We would like you to show us the fun things you do with friends.
Do you love playing, exploring, creating or spending time with your friends?
The Greater Dandenong Children's Festival Drawing Competition 2026 invites young artists to share their imagination and creativity through this year's exciting theme:
Fun things we do with friends
Whether it's playing at the park, riding bikes, playing sport, reading together, celebrating special occasions, going on adventures, or simply having fun, we want to see all the wonderful moments that make friendship special.
Who can enter?
The competition is open to children aged 2 to 12 years, with prizes awarded across four age categories:
- 2 to 4 years
- 5 to 7 years
- 8 to 10 years
- 11 to 12 years
Winners and runners-up will be selected from each category.
Why enter?
- Showcase your creativity and artistic talent
- Have your artwork displayed for the community to enjoy
- Win fantastic prizes
- Be part of the Greater Dandenong Children's Festival
Competition Dates
- Entries open: 19 September 2026
- Entries close: 11 October 2026 at 11.59pm
Winners will be announced on 21 October 2026.
Exhibition of winning artwork
The winners and runners-up artworks will be displayed at Springvale Library from 26 October to 8 November, celebrating the creativity, imagination and talent of our young artists.
How to Enter
Drawing sheets can be collected from:
- Dandenong Library
- Springvale Library
- Keysborough Community Hub
- Customer Service Centres
Or downloaded from below:
Download the drawing sheet - 284.7KB
Complete your artwork and submit it through the library or send through to events@cgd.vic.gov.au before the closing date.
Enter now and bring your friendship stories to life through art.
Proudly presented as part of the Greater Dandenong Children's Festival 2026.
The drawing competition is free to enter for children aged 2-12 years.
