The Sunshine Coast Show’s Art Competition celebrates creativity, expression, and artistic talent in all its forms. Open to artists of all ages and experience levels, this competition welcomes a variety of styles and mediums, from painting and drawing to mixed media and beyond.
With entries proudly displayed at the Show, it’s a fantastic opportunity to share your work with the community, gain recognition, and connect with fellow artists. Whether you’re an emerging talent or a seasoned creator, this competition is all about celebrating artistic passion and bringing people together through visual storytelling.
All submitted artworks will be showcased in the Sunshine Coast Show’s Art Exhibition which opens 7:00 pm, June 12, 2025, a vibrant display of local talent that allows visitors to admire and appreciate the diverse creativity within the region. This exhibition not only highlights outstanding artistic achievements but also provides a platform for artists to inspire others and receive valuable feedback on their work.
Join in, let your creativity flow, and be part of a dynamic celebration of local artistry!
Calling all artists! The Sunshine Coast Show’s Art Competition is your chance to share your creativity and talent with the community. Whether you paint, draw, or work in mixed media, this competition is open to artists of all skill levels and styles.
Entries open April 1st, 2025 and close on June 6th, 2025, so don’t miss your opportunity to have your artwork displayed at the show. Entering gives you the chance to gain recognition, connect with fellow artists, and be part of a long-standing creative tradition.
Get your brushes, pencils, and imagination ready—submit your best work and let your art shine!
The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Art Competition will open April 1st, 2025.
Competition schedules, entry forms and health declarations (if applicable) will be listed below and available for download at any time.
The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show prides itself on the quality and experience of our Judges & Stewards invited to attend the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show's Art Competition.
Societies and industry representatives are invited to submit nominations for consideration by the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show before May 1, 2025.
The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show also encourages nominations for associate judges and stewards to foster development and education for the next generation.
If you would like to be part of the judges and stewards nomination process, please contact us for more information.
With a focus on offering compelling industry development opportunities, the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Art Competition sees a number of prestigious prizes presented across our program.
You can find out more about the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Art Competition by reading through some of the frequently asked questions below.
To find out how your organisation can be involved in supporting the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Art Competition, please contact our Sponsorship Coordinator below:
For all enquiries relating to the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Art Competition please contact our Manager below:
Open and Senior exhibitors will have the opportunity to sell their Art during the three days of the Show with 20% commission to the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show on all sales to cover administration costs and infrastructure. Your Art entry receipt will be required for any transactions.
PLEASE READ THE COMPETITION CONDITIONS CAREFULLY:
The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Society (SCASS) is conducted under the Rules and Regulations of the Sunshine Coast Show Society and the Queensland Chamber of Agricultural Societies.
PRIZE MONEY and PRIZE CERTIFICATES: No prize money will be paid out if there are any outstanding fees. All prize money will be available for collection from the Cashier at the Treasury, located beside the Main Office as soon as possible after 2:00 pm on the Friday of the Show. All prize money is GST-inclusive. Prizes not collected by June 30th, 2025 will be forfeited. Prize cards will not be held after June 30th.
DISCLAIMER: SCASS shall not be responsible for any accident that may be caused to or by an exhibitor, members of the general public or competitor and will not, under any circumstances, be responsible for any losses or non-delivery of livestock or entries of any kind, or any injury or damage done thereby. Persons contravening any of SCASS’s rules/regulations shall forfeit any prize awarded. SCASS reserves the right to refuse, cancel, or require any entry to be removed at any time. Exhibitors shall accept the decision of the Stewards/Judges appointed by SCASS as final. The decisions of the Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Society Committee are final.