Young Archie is the youth portrait competition connected to the Archibald Prize season at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. It gives young artists a way to create a portrait of someone important to them and be considered in age-based categories.
| Prize | Young Archie Competition |
|---|---|
| Type | Youth portrait competition |
| State / scope | National / NSW |
| Prize value | Age-category winners; check official |
| Current status | Closed for 2026; winners announced 4 July 2026 |
| Official source | Open official entry information |
| Last reviewed by Artsoz | May 2026 |
Children and young people interested in portraiture, especially students looking for a public competition connected to a major Australian art prize season.
Adult artists, or entries where the young artist has not made the work themselves.
The notes below are a practical summary for planning. They do not replace the official terms and conditions. Before entering, open the official prize page and check every date, fee, eligibility rule, delivery requirement and collection condition.
A strong prize entry is not only about the artwork. It also depends on whether the work fits the category, whether it can be safely delivered, whether all paperwork is prepared, and whether the artist understands the exhibition and collection obligations.
Put the official deadline, delivery period, fee, work dimensions, medium restrictions and collection period into your own tracker. If the prize requires physical delivery, do not wait until the closing week to solve transport or framing.
Prize details can change between years. Artsoz is useful for understanding the shape of the opportunity, but the official organiser page is the only reliable source for entry conditions.
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