Hunter if Art Primary Art Prize
Unleash Your Child's Creativity: Design the "Energy of the Future" in the Hunter iF Art Prize!
Is there a budding artist or a big thinker in your family or classroom? The Hunter Innovation Festival is thrilled to announce its inaugural Tee Shirt Art Prize, a fantastic opportunity for primary school students across the Hunter region to showcase their creativity and envision a brighter, more sustainable future.
This year's theme, "Energy of the Future," invites young minds to explore and illustrate their innovative ideas for how we can power our world. What does a planet powered by sustainable energy look like to them? We can't wait to see their incredible designs!
This is more than just an art competition; it's a chance for children to engage with concepts of innovation, sustainability, and creative problem-solving. It’s an opportunity to be part of a community-wide celebration of bright ideas.
Why Encourage Your Child or Students to Enter?
Spark Curiosity: The "Energy of the Future" theme is a great conversation starter about science, technology, and the environment.
Boost Creativity: This prize encourages students to think outside the box and express their unique artistic vision.
Build Confidence: Having their artwork recognized and potentially featured on the official festival tee shirt is a huge confidence booster.
Win Amazing Prizes: Not only are there fantastic individual prizes, but schools with the most entries will be rewarded, benefiting the entire school community.
A Showcase of Talent on an Esteemed Stage
The Hunter Innovation Festival is a cornerstone of our region's celebration of new ideas and forward-thinking. By participating, your child's artwork will be seen by a wide audience of innovators, community leaders, and local families.
An Esteemed Judging Panel
We are honored to have a distinguished panel of local artists and community leaders who will have the exciting task of selecting our winners:
Michael Bell: An award-winning local artist known for his vibrant and expressive works.
Claire Martin: A celebrated local artist with a passion for capturing the spirit of our region.
Hunter iF Action Summit Group: A team dedicated to fostering innovation and positive change in the Hunter.
Festival Sponsor: A valued partner in celebrating and supporting local creativity.
Alex Brennan: Chair of the Hunter iF, a passionate advocate for innovation in our community.
Exciting Prizes to be Won!
We have a fantastic prize pool to recognise and reward the incredible talent of our young artists:
Overall Winner: The creator of the grand prize-winning design will receive a $500 cash prize.
Finalists: All 12 finalists will receive a $100 cash prize and will see their artwork professionally printed on an official Hunter Innovation Festival Tee Shirt.
School & OOSH Prizes: The top three schools or OOSH (Out of School Hours) services with the most entries will each receive a $1,000 cash prize to be used for art supplies or artist workshops, enriching the creative resources for all their students.
Prizes will be awarded across different age categories: K-2, 3-4, and 5-6.
How to Enter - It's as Easy as 1, 2, 3!
Get Inspired: Brainstorm ideas about sustainable energy, cool new technologies, and a greener planet.
Create Your Masterpiece: Draw, paint, or design your artwork on an A4 sheet of paper.
Submit Your Entry: Complete the entry form and send a high-quality scan or photo of your artwork to art@hunterif.com.au by Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity for your child or students to be a part of the Hunter Innovation Festival and to share their vision for a better future. We look forward to being amazed by the creativity of the Hunter's young artists!
For any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at art@hunterif.com.au.
Let's create a masterpiece together!