Community Notices
Calling Young Artists! Enter the Drawn to the Wild Koala Art Competition
Inspire Young Minds to Create for Conservation!
Dear Teachers and School Communities,
We're excited to invite your students to take part in Drawn to the Wild — a fun and creative art competition for kids aged 4 to 12 that celebrates koalas and the wild places they call home.
Encourage your students to pick up their pencils, paints, or markers and draw for the wild, supporting koala conservation through their creativity.
Competition Details:
Entry Deadline: Monday 1st September 2025
Age Groups:
4–6 years
7–9 years
10–12 years
Entry Fee: FREE for kids who drop off their artwork
Award Categories:
Judge's Choice AwardsThree winners (one per age group) selected by our panel
Judged on creativity, originality, and conservation message
People's Choice AwardsThree winners (one per age group) voted by the public
Voting open from 15th Sept – 8th Oct via gallery QR codes
Prizes for Winners:
Special Winner's Certificate
Optional photo opportunity and award presentation in our gallery
Winner Announcements:
All six winners will be revealed on Friday 10th October,
just in time for the final weekend of school holidays.
How Your School Can Get Involved:
Share this opportunity in your school newsletters and social media - you can download the poster here and social media tile here Encourage classroom art sessions based on koalas and conservationPlan a visit to the gallery during the exhibition to see students' works on display Let's work together to inspire the next generation of wildlife champions.Submit Artwork by 1st Sept — Get Creative!