12 Years & Under

Prize Categories

Prizes will be awarded to works of excellence in the following categories:

Music Composition

For a work of excellence in music composition of up to 10 minutes duration.

$500 spending money

Performance time in the Colbourne Ave concert series

The 2009 winner of this section was Spike Mason for his composition, "Three Steps".

Visual Arts

For a work of excellence in the visual arts - sculpture, painting, photography or installation.

$500 spending money
A dinner for two at "Selah" restaurant in Circular Quay (tbc)
$100 gift voucher from Glebe Picture Frames (tbc)
Exhibition space

The 2009 winner of this section was Caroline Jivane for her work, "Transformation". 2nd Prize was awarded to Rachel Moran for "Blue River" and 3rd Prize went to Francis Ingram for "The Important Witness".

Picture Book

For a previously unpublished picture book/comic book of excellence. Works can, but do not have to, include text but must primarily be illustration. Picture books may have any theme you choose.

$500 spending money
A picture book donated by Allen and Unwin (tbc)

The 2009 winner of this section was Jill Page for her work, "A Legend of Samoa".

Performing Arts

For a work of excellence in dance, drama, poetry, or other performing art (including music performance), of up to 10 minutes duration.

$500 spending money

Performance time in the Colbourne Ave concert series
Free performing venue for one performance and one rehearsal

The 2009 winner of this section was Hakan Manav for his Taekwondo-inspired performance.

Film & Animation

For a work of excellence in film or animation production of up to 10 minutes duration. Works may have any theme you choose.

$500 spending money.

Finalists may be included in the Colbourne Ave concert series.
Free screening venue for one event

The 2009 winner of this section was Michael Carney for his film "La Reception en Plein Air".

For a work of excellence in the visual arts (sculpture, painting, photography or installation) or a film or video production of up to 5 minutes duration, by an artist of 12 years or younger.

$100 spending money
A selection of art supplies from Eckersley's Art (tbc)
A selection of picture books from Allen and Unwin (tbc)
A selection of gifts from Monkey Puzzle toy store (tbc)

The 2009 winners of this section were Steven Surb for "The Keeper of My Family History" and Yossi Sundakov-Krumins for "Save Me". 2nd Prize was awarded to Leon Liang for "God's Creations" and 3rd Prize went to Finlae Gibb for "Bird City".