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Online art competition

For People Living with a Disability

Our National Online Art Competition was all about encouraging artists with a disability to showcase their work. 235 artists entered from across Australia, all working with the theme ‘behind the mask’.

Emily Crockford, an emerging, neuro-diverse artist was employed to be our guest judge and said of the calibre of entries: “So much beautiful artworks. So much talent. So difficult to pick, there are so many winners!”

Entrants were thrilled by the opportunity, such as Colin, who told us: “I have often thought of entering art into my local show but have been too shy. After the lovely experience I have had entering your virtual art competition I now have the confidence to enter some other art competitions.”   The artworks are all displayed in our online gallery for longevity. View the full gallery now.

Thank you to everyone who entered our online art competition.

The quality of entries has been wonderful and showcases the range of artistic talent from people living with disability from all around Australia.

A special Thank You to:

Online Art Competition for People Living with Disability

The Winners of the “Behind the Mask” Online Art Competition are

Best overall Winner

I am both one of two

by Lyn Treloar

HONORABLE MENTIONS GO TO

In Pursuit of Simplicity

by Chantelle Lacroix

Mask of Courage

by Chooi Fei

Youth Category Winner

Me and Mine

by Tuscan Hall

HONORABLE MENTIONS GO TO

My Magical Mask-arade

by Sophie Weaver

How times change

by Flora Hutton

Judge’s Comments

“So much beautiful artworks. So much talent. So difficult to pick, there are so many winners!” — Emily Crockford

People’s Choice Winner

I am both one of two

by Lyn Treloar

The Virtual Gallery is now open for viewing and showcases all entries received.

Meet our guest judge –
Emily Crockford

Emily Crockford is a neurodiverse artist whose artwork pops with her unique bold, punchy, pattern-based style. Her passion and energy comes through in the bright colours she uses and her attention to the finer details.

An emerging artist, Emily was a finalist in the 2020 Archibald Prize with her artwork ‘Self Portrait with Daddy in the Daisies watching the field of Planes’.She has a long exhibition history and is well known for her major public art commissions.

Emily is the guest judge for our Online Art Competition for people living with disability. She is represented by Studio A in Sydney.

Learn more about Emily here.

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