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Young Creatives: Young Artist 2026

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Young Artist 2026

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Name *

Title

First name

Last name

Age *

Applicants must be aged 12-25

Date of Birth *

Must be a date.

Address *

Address line 1

Address line 2

Suburb/Town	State	Postcode

Phone Number *

Email *

Place of Study

If applicable, name school, university or other institution

Name of Parent/Guardian

If entrant is under 18

Parent/Guardian Email Address

If entrant is under 18

Title of Entry *

Name of your single work or series

Artist's Statement *

Word count:

The Artist's Statement should concisely outline the what, how and why of your creative practice as well as explain your core themes or ideas. Maximum of 80 words.

Library Item that Informed Your Work *

Specify which item/s from the library collection inspired you or is referenced in your work. See the Young Creatives webpage for more details,

Dimensions of Your Art Piece *

Width and Height if applicable

Materials Used: *

eg: oil, watercolour, software used

Category *

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12-15 years old

16-18 years old

19-25 years old

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File Share Link

Must be a URL. Link to your artwork/s here. Please check permission before submitting to ensure we can access file.

How did you find out about this Award? *

Checklist (Not Applicable)

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I study, work, live or use libraries in the Inner West Council LGA and am aged 12-25

I have read the guidelines on the use of generative AI tools in YCA as outlined on the YCA webpage

I have read the Terms and Conditions on the YCA webpage.

I have retained the original artwork and will provide this upon request if shortlisted

If shortlisted I agree to have my original work gallery ready e.g. ready to hang

If shortlisted, I will print and frame my digital submission to be gallery ready

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I, the entrant, have read and accept the Terms and Conditions on the Library website and have adhered to all.

Your Name *