- Queensland Youth Week 2026 will run from Saturday 11 April to Sunday 19 April, celebrating the talents, achievements, and contributions of young people across our State.
- The winners of the 2026 digital art competition have been revealed.
- 130 entries from across the State, with $1750 prize money shared between top three winners.
- The Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland's future and celebrating artistic talent across the State.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a plan for Queensland's future and celebrating the talent of the state's up and coming artists, with an artwork inspired by Gen Z getting back to nature taking out the 2026 Queensland Youth Week digital art competition.
More than 130 entries were submitted by young Queenslanders across the State.
The 2026 competition winners are:
1st place: Life in the Park' by Jack Andrew
2nd place: 'Times Ahead of Us' by Avisa Augustine
3rd place: 'Dreamers of Tomorrow' by Suri Li
The winning artwork, 'Life in the Park', embodies the spirit of celebration, inspiration, and empowerment that the competition aimed to promote.
The winners were chosen by a panel of judges made up of young Queenslanders. The first-place artwork will be used to promote Queensland Youth Week 2027 and all three winners will share in a $1,750 cash prize pool.
Queensland Youth Week is an annual statewide celebration of the talents, achievements and contributions young Queenslanders make to their communities, our state and beyond.
Minister for Youth Sam O'Connor congratulated all participants and said young people played a vital role in shaping the State's future.
"This competition showcases the creativity and innovative ideas of young Queenslanders which is what Youth Week is all about," Minister O'Connor said.
"Thank you to everyone who submitted their work - your contributions are a testament to the incredible talent we have in our State."
Winner Jack Andrew said his artwork was inspired by the recent reacceptance of outdoor activities instead of technology.
"Young Queenslanders are growing up surrounded by technology, and while it is helpful in many ways, this piece reflects the balance that is needed and is slowly being embraced by young Queenslanders."
For more details, visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/youth/get-involved/youthweek
