BRISBANE, Australia - AussieJournal -- The Spencil Art Prize is now open, inviting young artists across Australia and New Zealand to showcase their creativity and see their artwork displayed in an online gallery viewed by families everywhere. This annual competition is all about celebrating kids' individuality and artistic expression, giving children a chance to slow down, get creative and feel proud of what they make.

Entries are open from 6 January to 4 March 2026, with two age categories: 8 years and under, and 9 to 13 years. Children can submit any original 'flat' artwork – from drawings and paintings to collage, photography or digital art – by uploading a high‑quality image via the Spencil website. Entry is free, and there is no limit to how many artworks each child can submit.

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Two major prize winners (one from each age category) will collaborate with Spencil's in‑house designers to turn their artwork into products, receive one of each product featuring their design, a $100 cash prize and a special Spencil prize bundle, as well as an official Award Certificate. There are also 20 runner‑up prizes of $50 Spencil vouchers and weekly 'staff pick' goodie packs to reward creativity throughout the competition period.

"The Spencil Art Prize is all about celebrating the uniqueness of each and every child and giving them a platform to feel seen and proud of their creativity," said Caitlin Spencer, General Manager at Spencil. "This competition encourages kids to slow down, create something from the heart with their hands, and share it with family, friends and the wider community."

All eligible entries will be displayed in Spencil's online gallery, allowing families to share their child's artwork with loved ones and celebrate their creative achievements. A panel of judges selected by Spencil will assess artworks on artistic merit, with winners announced on 1 April 2026 via email and Spencil's social media channels.

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Parents and carers can visit https://spencil.com.au/artprize to read the full details and click through to complete the entry form and upload their child's artwork. Entries close at 11:59pm AEST on 4 March 2026.

Launched as an evolution of Spencil's annual book cover competition, the Spencil Art Prize invites young Australian and New Zealand artists to submit high‑quality photos of their original 'flat' artworks in two age categories: 8 years and under, and 9 to 13 years. The prize has attracted thousands of entries in past years and reflects Spencil's goal to inspire maximum individuality, creativity and self‑expression in kids.