Midwinter Artwork Competition
Create a work of art inspired by space and see it shine in Parramatta Square this winter.
Entries close 5pm on Wednesday 3 June.
Calling all young artists! As part of Midwinter Festival 2026, we’re inviting children to take part in our Midwinter Art Competition - a creative opportunity to see their artwork brought to life in the heart of Parramatta.
Inspired by Artemis II’s recent journey to the moon, children are encouraged to explore themes of space, stars and discovery. Think planets, galaxies, astronauts and what lies beyond our night sky. Let their imaginations soar into the atmosphere!
Six winning artworks will be transformed into large-scale illuminated art displays and showcased in Parramatta Square during Midwinter Festival, from 4 – 18 July.
Competition runs from Wednesday 20 May – 5pm on Wednesday 3 June 2026.
Midwinter Festival is Parramatta’s signature winter celebration, bringing warmth, fire and shared experiences to Parramatta Square from 4-18 July, with buzzing days and cosy evenings filled with food and entertainment.
Six winning artworks will be transformed into large-scale illuminated art displays and showcased in Parramatta Square during Midwinter Festival, from 4-18 July. It’s a chance for children to share their creativity with the community and be part of our winter festival.
Inspired by Artemis II’s recent journey to the moon, children are encouraged to explore themes of space, stars and discovery. From planets and galaxies to astronauts and lunar adventures, artists can imagine what lies beyond our night sky and bring their own ideas to life.
All artworks must be A4 size.
Children aged 5-12 years.
- Entries open: 20 May
- Entries close: 3 June, 5pm
- Midwinter Festival: 4-18 July
Artwork can be submitted in one of two ways:
- Digitally, via the online entry form below
- In person, you can drop off the artwork in the entry box located in the foyer at PHIVE, 5 Parramatta Square, with our Customer Service team. Please ensure the artwork is submitted flat (not folded), preferably in a plastic sleeve. On the back, include the child’s first name, age and suburb, along with a contact name and phone number or email. This will allow us to get in touch if the artwork is selected as one of the six winners.
All artworks must be A4 size.
Parents will be contacted if artwork is successful.
Competition Terms and Conditions
General Terms
1. All information on how to enter this competition forms part of these terms and conditions of entry. Entry into this competition is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.
2. This competition is run by City of Parramatta Council (ABN 49 907 174 773) of 126 Church Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 (Promoter).
3. The Promoter reserves the right at any time to disqualify any individual who the Promoter reasonably believes has breached any of the terms and conditions or engaged in any unlawful or other improper conduct, calculated to jeopardise the fair and proper conduct of the competition.
4. The Promoter is not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information or for any fault in the equipment utilised in this competition, which may result in error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorised access to or alterations of entries.
5. The Promoter may suspend, cancel, or vary the competition at any time. The Promoter will not be responsible for any loss incurred by the entrant in relation to such suspension, cancellation, or variation.
6. To the extent permitted by law, the Promoter will not be liable for any injury, damages, expenses, or loss whatsoever (whether direct or consequential) to persons or property, as a result of any person entering into the competition or accepting or using any prize.
7. By entering this competition, the entrant releases the Promoter (including its agents and affiliates) from, and indemnifies the Promoter against, all liability, loss, damage, or injury arising from or in connection with this competition.
8. The competition is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by or associated with Facebook, Instagram, or any other social media.
9. Sharing or publishing of artworks on council channels does not constitute a winning entry.
How to Enter
10. To enter, entrants are required to submit one original artwork inspired by Artemis II’s recent trip to the moon, including themes such as stars, galaxies, planets and space exploration. Entries must be A4 size and submitted either digitally via the online submission link or delivered in person to the entry drop box in the foyer at PHIVE, Parramatta Square (Entry).
11. Entrants may submit one entry only.
12. The competition opens on 20 May 2026 and closes at 5:00pm (AEST) on 3 June 2026. No responsibility will be accepted for late, lost, or misdirected Entries.
13. The competition is only open to entrants residing in New South Wales.
14. Employees of the Promoter and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter this competition.
15. Entry is open to children aged 5 to 12 years. A parent or legal guardian must provide consent for the child to enter the competition and provide personal information. The entrant must provide evidence of such consent to the Promoter upon request. These terms and conditions bind the entrant and any parent or legal guardian who gives their consent.
16. Upon request by the Promoter, the entrant must provide further information in relation to their Entry.
17. The Entry must be the entrant’s own original work. By entering the competition, the entrant warrants that the Entry does not infringe the intellectual property rights of a third
party. Entries that infringe intellectual property rights are automatically disqualified from the competition. The entrant indemnifies the Promoter against any costs that the Promoter may incur as a result of any intellectual property right infringement.
18. By entering into this competition, the entrant grants the Promoter a non-exclusive, fee-free licence to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, edit, publish, and communicate the Entry to the public, including the entrant’s first name, age and suburb for the purpose of administering and promoting the competition. The Promoter may use the Entry for promotional, marketing, or other City of Parramatta Council purposes.
19. The Promoter reserves the right to verify the validity of the Entries and to disqualify any entrant for tampering with the entry process, or submitting an Entry that is not in accordance with these terms and conditions.
Winning Entries
20. This competition is based on a game of skill. Chance plays no part in determining the winners.
21. The winners will be selected by the Promoter within 10 business days of the competition closing date.
22. The Promoter’s decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
23. Up to six winners will each receive the opportunity to have their artwork featured in an individual lightbox display in Parramatta Square during the Midwinter Festival from 4 July 2026 to 18 July 2026. There are up to six winners in total.
24. Each winner will be featured in only one lightbox display only, which will be allocated by the Promoter at its discretion.
25. Winners will be notified using the contact details provided with their Entry, via the parent or legal guardian where applicable. Winners will be announced through City of Parramatta Council and/or AT Parramatta channels.
26. If a winner does not respond within five business days of the first contact made by the Promoter, the opportunity to have your artwork displayed may be forfeited, and the Promoter reserves the right to select another winner from the remaining eligible Entries.
27. The Promoter will contact the winner with further details on how to claim their opportunity to have their artwork displayed and the Promoter may request documentary evidence to verify the winner’s identity and address.
28. Any ancillary costs associated with submitting an entry or participating in prize fulfilment are not included.
29. The opportunity to have your artwork displayed is not exchangeable, transferrable, or redeemable for cash.
30. In the event that the opportunity becomes unavailable due to circumstances beyond the Promoter’s control, the Promoter reserves the right to provide a similar opportunity to the same or greater value as the original opportunity, subject to any applicable laws or written directions made under applicable legislation.
Privacy Protection Notice
31. The Promoter is collecting the entrant’s personal information in order for the entrant to enter into the competition, and for the Promoter to select the winner(s) of the competition. The intended recipient of the information is City of Parramatta Council. City of Parramatta Council may disclose the entrant’s personal information to the public for the purpose of announcing the winner, and to third parties for the purpose of awarding the opportunity to have their artwork displayed. While the supply of this information is voluntary, the personal information provided will enable the entrant to enter into the competition.
32. The personal information can be accessed by the entrant, and may also be available to third parties, in accordance with City of Parramatta’s Privacy Management Policy and Privacy Management Plan. The entrant may make an application for access or amendment to personal information held by the Promoter. The Promoter will consider any such application in accordance with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW). The Promoter is the agency that holds the personal information. The Promoter may be contacted on 9806 5050 or at 9 Wentworth Street, Parramatta NSW 2150.
