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Artwork Submission

Digital Submission Requirements

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• One entry form for each child

• Select age group: Years 1-6 or Years 7-12

• Nominate the participating organisation

• Upload the highest-resolution image available

• Parent or guardian consent completed before submission

Artwork and Entry Requirements

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• Original work by a young person in Years 1-12

• A3 stretched canvas, minimum size

• Watercolour, acrylic or oil on canvas

• Work must be dry, safe to handle and ready to display

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Please write which school year group you are in. Year 1-6 or Year 7-12

Please enter Email and Mobile number

Your attending school or art centre etc.

Physical Artwork Available?
Yes
No

*Please note, The Colourful Life will not be returning the physical artwork

What We're Looking For

ORIGINALITY

A unique idea, perspective or personal story.

 

EXPRESSION

Thoughtful use of colour, composition and materials to communicate feeling.

 

CONNECTION

A strong sense of life, home, culture, community or imagination.

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Colourful Life Contributor Award
Certificate of participation for all entrants

Certificate of participation for all entrants

Westfield vouchers

Gift Package (TBC)

Creative development package valued up to $3000, final inclusions to be confirmed

Competition & Awards

4 winners will be selected from each year group from the finalists

Award detail

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01. Certificate of Participation for all entrants

02. Westfield Vouchers

03. Gift Package TBC

04. Creative Development Package (valued up to $3000)

Capture your beautiful life

Receive the card from our Colourful Life event? Capture your beautiful moments with our card and tag us on instagram @thecolourfullife_au for a chance to win a gift!

 

Winner will be announced online after the event date.

Terms & Conditions
 

  1. Eligibility — The Colourful Life artwork event is open to children from Year 1 - Year 12.
     

  2. How to Enter — Entries are submitted digitally via this website: upload a clear photo or scan of the artwork along with the required details. Entry ends 5th October 2026.
     

  3. Original Artwork — When submitting, you'll be asked whether the original physical artwork is available. This is optional and is only used to consider your piece for physical display at the event. We are not able to keep or return any original artwork provided to us. Please retain a copy for yourself if the original matters to you.
     

  4. One Entry Per Child
     

  5. Consent — By submitting an entry, the parent/guardian confirms they have permission to submit the artwork on the child's behalf and consent to The Colourful Life using the artwork and any related photos/video (including of the child, where applicable) for judging, on-site display, and promotion of the event across our website and social media channels.
     

  6. Judging — Entries will be judged by a panel. The judges' decisions are final. Finalists will be selected in 2 separate year groups, Year 1-6 & Year 7-12.
     

  7. Winners & Prizes —Winners will be contacted directly using the details provided at submission and are invited to attend The Colourful Life on 25th October 2026 to receive their award in person.
     

  8. Privacy — Personal information collected is used only for competition administration and prize delivery, and will not be publicly displayed. See our [Privacy Policy for details.
     

  9. Changes — The Colourful Life and its organisers reserve the right to amend these terms, competition dates, or judging arrangements where necessary, with updates posted on this page.

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