2026 NAIDOC
Artwork Competition
Calling all deadly First Nations artists! We're excited to invite you to submit your original artwork for our 2026 NAIDOC Artwork Competition.
About the Competition
This competition celebrates NAIDOC Week and the creativity of First Nations artists by inviting talented artists to design artwork that will be featured across Impact North's platforms and merchandise.
NAIDOC 2026 Theme Fifty Years of Deadly
This year's NAIDOC theme celebrates five decades of strength, resilience, and cultural pride. To learn more about the theme and its significance, visit naidoc.org.au.
Your Creative Freedom
Whilst we encourage artists to draw inspiration from the Fifty Years of Deadly theme, you don't have to follow it. Your artwork can celebrate any aspect of First Nations culture, identity, and pride that speaks to you.
Who Can Enter?
First Nations artists aged 18 and overLiving in the Northern Territory
What You Could Win
- $500 cash reward (Visa card)
- Your own t-shirt featuring your winning design
- Prominent feature in our monthly newsletter and annual report
- Social media promotion of your artwork across Impact North's channels
Important Dates
Competition opens: Wednesday, 12 February 2026
Entries close: 30 April 2026
NAIDOC Week 2026: 6-13 July 2026
How to Enter
Please read the full Terms and Conditions before submitting.
By entering, you confirm that you've read, understood, and agreed to these terms.
You'll need to upload your design and complete the submission form available below.