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NAIDOC 2023 School Art Competition – “For Our Elders”

Place Management NSW, Sydney Learning Adventures and The Rocks Discovery Museum are pleased to invite School's & students to take part in our 2023 NAIDOC Week Art Competition.

DATE: 30 Jan 2023 - 30 May 2023

All entries will be displayed at The Rocks Discovery Museum and on our websites from 26th June – 14th July 2023 in celebration of NAIDOC Week.

CATEGORIES: Winners from each category will be selected by SLA, RDM and an Aboriginal community representative.

Primary

Years: K - 2, 3 – 4 & 5 – 6

Secondary

Years: 7 – 9 & 10 – 12

Winners will be notified via email.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Artworks must relate to the NAIDOC Week 2023 Theme – For Our Elders.
  • Entries can be submitted ONLINE – all artworks will need to be scanned or photographed and submitted via the portal. Please read instructions on correct scanning before submitting. https://www.therocks.com/whats...
  • Entries can also be submitted physically to:
    Rocks Discovery Museum
    Lvl 2, 66 Harrington Street
    The Rocks, 2000, NSW
  • Entries close on the 30th of May 2023.
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