The Wild HeART Student Art Prize is a celebration of Australian native fauna, flora and fungi through the eyes of Queensland children and young people.
Congratulations to all the children and young people who entered in 2023.
On 16th September, the 2023 judge Bernadine Hine announced awards at the finalists' exhibition opening at the Maroochy Arts and Ecology Centre.
Announcing the 2023 Winners!
8 Years and Under
BEST FUNGI & FLORA: James B - Narrow-leaved bottlebrush
BEST FAUNA: Chloe R - Whimbrels
BEST THREATENED SPECIES: Sophie T - Numbat
JUDGE'S WILDCARD: Koda B - Southern bluegum
13 Years and Under
BEST FUNGI & FLORA: Ryan P - Ant plant epiphyte and swamp mahogany
BEST FAUNA: Mylo H - Crayfish
BEST THREATENED SPECIES: Louise W - Northern hairy-nosed wombat
JUDGE'S WILD CARD: Ryeojin J - Fairy-wren and wattle
18 Years and Under
BEST FUNGI & FLORA: Celine S - Forked sundew
BEST FAUNA: Giselle S - Brown bunyip cicada
BEST THREATENED SPECIES: Erin M - Southern cassowary
JUDGE'S WILD CARD: Thea-Bella T - King parrot
Come and see the finalists' exhibition between 10am - 2pm daily until Sunday 1st October.
Over 200 entries were received and the Wild HeART Working Group appreciate the time and effort all entrants put into creating their artwork of an Australian native flora, fungi or fauna species. In selecting the finalists they looked for a variety of mediums and techniques as well as a diverse representation of species. The selectors thoroughly enjoyed reading each student's statement that showed a personal connection to the species. Wild HeART encourages every young person to keep creating art and appreciating Australia's native wildlife.
A $3000.00 prize pool was generously sourced by the organisations that comprise the Wild HeART Working Group - the Friends of the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden, Queensland Wildlife Artists Society Inc., Friends of Mary Cairncross Association and Sunshine Coast Council. A full list of this years sponsors is below.
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