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Future Creators and Art Design Competition 2026
Be recognised, exhibited, and celebrated at LCI Melbourne — one of Australia's most unique art, design, fashion and business institutes.
Students are invited to submit one original digital artwork that responds to the theme EMERGE — new beginnings, becoming, change, and creative expression.
THE CATEGORIES
Student choose one category to enter:
Submit one original artwork as a high-resolution digital file (PNG and PDF). This can be a photograph, painting, drawing, mixed-media piece, or any visual artwork — submitted as a digital image.
Submit ONE original digital visual communication piece (PNG and PDF). This might be a poster, brand concept, typographic artwork, digital illustration, infographic, or any graphic design work. All submissions must be digital files.
Submit ONE original interior design concept as either a digital file (rendered image, digital illustration, or PDF) OR a 3D model (photo-documented or submitted digitally). Physical maquettes are accepted if submitted as high-quality photographs.
Submit ONE original fashion or costume design piece. This is the only category that accepts a physical garment — you may submit an actual garment for exhibition. Alternatively, you may submit a high-resolution digital image (PNG and PDF) of your design or completed piece. If submitting a physical garment, you will need to deliver it to LCI Melbourne during the designated bump-in period.
The work must be the student's own original creation and respond to the theme EMERGE.
🏆 FINALISTS & PRIZES
- Category winners: 20% scholarship toward an LCI Melbourne undergraduate course or Diploma.
- A creative prize pack to help students to get set for their studies.
All finalists will have their work displayed in the Intermission Exhibition, running from Monday, 17 August to Friday, 18 September 2026 and also featured in our Open Day on Saturday, 29 August.
Parent/guardian consent is required for students under 18.
✨ WHY ENTER?
- Be part of a real gallery exhibition
- Gain experience from a leading design institute
- Connect with industry professionals
- Student will kickstart their creative future at LCI Melbourne
Applications must close on Sunday, 5 July at 11:59 PM.
All entries will be contacted by the LCI Melbourne Admissions team with next steps once they apply.