Ryde Inclusive Arts Competition

Ryde Inclusive Arts Competition

What is Ryde Inclusive Arts Competition?

The Ryde Inclusive Arts Competition is a celebration of creativity for people with disability, aged 18 and over, who live, work, or study in the City of Ryde.

Whether you're passionate about painting, drawing, or collaging — this is your chance to express yourself and be part of a vibrant, inclusive arts community. Join us and share your unique artistic voice!

The theme for this competition is Inclusion and Belonging.

Key Dates

  • Applications OPEN on Monday 15 September 2025.
  • Applications CLOSE on Friday 31 October 2025.
  • Awards Ceremony – Wednesday 10 December 2025.

Prizes

Top 3 Winners Will Receive:

  • One-Year Inspire Solo Membership to the Art Gallery of New South Wales (valued at $110)
  • Opportunity to Have Their Artwork Featured in the City of Ryde’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2027–2031 and other official Council publications.
  • Artwork Displayed at Ryde Library for a two-week exhibition period.
  • Art Supply Gift Voucher:
    • Winner: $300
    • Second Place: $200
    • Third Place: $100

Selection Criteria

  • Entries must respond to the theme of the competition 'Inclusion and Belonging'.
  • Applicants must live with disability, aged 18 and over.
  • Applicants must live, work or study in the Ryde Local Government Area.
  • Applicants must not be professional artists represented by publishers, talent agencies, or similar.
  • City of Ryde staff and Councillors are eligible to apply and be selected for the competition but are not eligible to win any of the Prizes.
  • Artwork may include paintings, drawings and collages:
    • Paintings: using various paint materials, such as brushes, and paint to create an image on paper or canvas.
    • Drawings: using pencil, charcoal, ink, pen or crayons on paper or cardboard.
    • Collages: mix of images, printed materials, clippings, drawings or event types of physical material to create a work.
  • Artwork entries must be suitable for public viewing. Council reserves the right to deny any work that is deemed inappropriate, unsuitable, or offensive.
  • Only one entry per person may be submitted across all categories.
  • Submission of artwork - Photo of your artwork needs to be of high resolution - minimum 3.5mb image.
  • Photo of your artwork must be face on. No shadows or lighting must obscure your artwork.
  • All entries that meet the selection criteria will be considered with equal weighting and entries will be judged by external judges with a background in the arts industry.
  • Artwork will be judged on professionalism, and overall quality of artwork.
  • Decision of judges will be final.

Enter Online

Read the full competition Terms & Conditions(PDF, 1MB).

Contact Us

If you have got any questions about the competition, please contact the Community Services Team.

Email: community@ryde.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 9952 8222

Accessibility Services

Translating & Interpreting Service: 131 450
National Relay Services: 1800 555 660

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