Community Notices
Rotary Club of Shepparton South Young Picasso Art Competition 2026 Objective
The Young Picasso Art Competition provides an opportunity for young people in Years 4–12 and those aged 18–20 to explore their artistic talents and creative potential. The program aims to engage and inspire students through a community-wide art competition and public exhibition.
Monetary rewards, scholarships, and prizes will be awarded to recognize outstanding artistic achievement and encourage continued participation in the arts.
Event Details
Dates:
Friday–Sunday, 11–13 September 2026
Venue:
Scott’s Uniting Church, Fryers Street, Shepparton
Times:
- Friday opening 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Art Categories and Mediums
Participants may submit artworks in the following categories:
Artwork can be from the last 12 months, and not have been submitted to the competition in 2025.
Painting / Drawing / Multimedia
- Years 4–6
- Years 7–9
- Years 10–12
- Open Age (18–20) for your information if you see former students
Photography
- Primary
- Secondary
- Open Age (18–20) for your information if you see former students
Sculpture / Ceramics
- Primary
- Secondary
- Open Age (18–20) for your information if you see former students
Entry Guidelines
Number of Entries per Student:
Each student may submit up to two (2) entries, each from a different medium. Examples:
- One painting and one photograph
- One painting and one sculpture Number of Entries per School:
- Primary Schools:
- Approximately 20 entries (Painting, Drawing, Photography, Multimedia)
- Approximately 5 entries (Ceramics/Sculpture)
- Secondary Schools:
- Approximately 30 entries (Painting, Drawing, Photography, Multimedia)
- Approximately 10 entries (Ceramics/Sculpture)
Entry forms
Please complete online entry forms for each student before pickup/drop off dates (these do not need to be printed).
Primary school
https://forms.gle/2C7RjHkUt3ySDmbt9 Secondary school
https://forms.gle/A1GscYnjWi1c7ZpQ6 18- 20 years old (former students)
https://forms.gle/Hp62b9HWP1rfzH4n7
Artwork Presentation
All artworks must be presented in one of the following formats:
- Framed
- Cardboard mounted
- Paper backed
If presentation requirements pose challenges for your school community, please contact us so we can provide assistance.
All artwork must be named with student year level and school name
Artwork Collection and Return
Collection:
Artworks will be collected from schools by Rotary members between Monday 24 August and Friday 4 September 2026.
Return:
We will endeavour to return artworks to schools by Friday 18 September 2026.
Open Age (18–20 years) Deliveries:
Former students aged 18–20 may deliver their artworks directly to Scott’s Uniting Church on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 between 5:00–6:00 pm.
Open Age (18-20 years) Pick up:
Sunday September 13th 4pm-5 pm
Contact Information
Shepparton South Rotary Club – School Liaison Mary-Ann Linehan
0408 373 010