Art competitions

 

ArtStart is QVMAG’s long-standing exhibition program, inspiring children to explore and engage with the visual arts.

For over 20 years, ArtStart has welcomed young artists from Kindergarten to Grade 6 across Northern Tasmania, providing them with a platform to showcase their creativity.

Held at the Art Gallery at Royal Park, the program encourages students to experiment with diverse techniques and artistic approaches, expanding their creative expression. Each exhibition is shaped by a thought-provoking theme, prompting deeper engagement with the artistic process and the presentation of their work.

Teachers are invited to submit student artworks for consideration, offering children the opportunity to share their artistic voices with the community.

At its core, ArtStart is an exhibition curated by young people, for young people, featuring artworks created by young people. This vision is central to the Terry and Nan Woodward ArtStart legacy, fostering creativity, confidence, and artistic exploration from an early age.

Theme:
The next ArtStart exhibition is based on the NAIDOC Week 2025 theme: The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.

Submissions closing date:
All entries must be submitted by 4pm, Friday 13 June 2025.

Exhibition display dates:
This exhibition will be on display from Saturday 28 June 2025 to Sunday 31 August 2025.

Downloads:
     — Click here to download the ArtStart 2025 Teacher's Brief information flyer
     — Click here to download the ArtStart artwork label template

Expressions of Interest:
     — Click here to submit an EOI for your school's participation in ArtStart 2025.