UNE Cover Artist of the Year Competition
Give your artwork the cover story it deserves
About the Competition
Thank you to every young artist who submitted their work. Entries for the UNE Cover Artist of the Year Competition are now closed. The People's Choice vote opens 28 September. We encourage all families, friends and entrants to take part and share their votes. Voting will be open to the public, giving every artwork the biggest platform possible. You can vote for your three favourite pieces, with the winner remaining eligible for the Main Award or Emerging Voice Award. All award recipients will be announced soon across our social media platforms, ahead of the finalists' exhibition at the New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM).
Awards
$5,000 to support the winner on their creative journey
Professional photography
Framing of the original artwork
Printed on the UNE 2028 Course Guide, distributed nationally throughout 2027
Featured, inside of cover, with artists’ full credit
Exhibition at NERAM
Dedicated recognition for the strongest entry from a Year 9 or 10 young artist
A $300 Eckersley’s Art & Craft gift card
Named recognition across UNE social channels and in the new NERAM exhibition
Celebratory recognition awarded
by public vote
A $300 Eckersley’s Art & Craft gift card
Dedicated post across UNE social channels celebrating the winner and their work
Voting opens to the public 28 September on this page
Key Dates
3-23 September 2026
Submit your artwork online
28 September 2026
Judging to be held
28 September -
5 October 2026
People’s Choice public vote
6-9 October 2026
Main Prize, Emerging Voice Award and People’s Choice Award announcement
2027 Date TBC
Artwork displayed at NERAM
If you still have any questions, contact us at marketing@une.edu.au