The Mt Gravatt Showgrounds will showcase young Brisbane artists in the Student Art Competition, open to ages 4 to 18. Part of the 109th Annual Mt Gravatt Show, the event runs Saturday, 26 July, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, 27 July, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Entry is free, with artworks to be delivered to the Showgrounds Church between 22 and 24 July.
Celebrating Creativity in the Heart of Mt Gravatt
The Student Art Competition at the Showgrounds Church on Logan Road is a valued local tradition. Children and teens of all skill levels are encouraged to enter up to five original works created in the past 12 months. Schools may submit 20 or more as group entries.
Entries must include the student’s name, school (if applicable), and category. Artwork should be unframed, no larger than 70cm on the longest side, and labelled on the back. Categories include drawing, painting, and sculpture across age groups from preschool to Year 12.
Entry Process and Key Dates
Students can enter online via the Mt Gravatt Show website or submit a printed form with their artwork. Deliveries to the Showgrounds Church are accepted on Tuesday, 22 July and Wednesday, 23 July from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., and Thursday, 24 July from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Entries will be judged by category, with first-place prizes, certificates, and ribbons awarded. Artwork can be collected on Sunday, 27 July, between 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., or from the Show Office the following week. Collectors must show proof of entry.
Bringing the Community Together
The competition encourages artistic expression and brings together families, schools, and the Mt Gravatt Show Society. Organisers say it’s about participation as much as achievement. Artwork photos may be used for promotion.
Visitors attending the show before 3:00 p.m. on Sunday will need to purchase an entry ticket. However, those arriving to collect artwork after 3:00 p.m. can enter free of charge. Parking is available near the church, with access via Logan Road or Broadwater Road.
Encouraging the Next Generation
Supported by local sponsors, the Mt Gravatt Show Society continues to highlight young talent. The competition showcases drawing, painting and sculpture, reflecting the value of arts in education and the community.
Guided by Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies rules, the competition promotes a fair, welcoming space. Organisers encourage families and schools to support young artists.
Published 5-May-2025