Drawings, paintings, mixed media, and photographs are accepted. Judging weights theme, originality, and chemistry at 30 points each, plus description at 10. Age bands are 5–8, 9–12, 13–15, and 16–19; groups span ages. AUD500 prizes are advertised for age-group, group, and People's Choice winners; ties split awards. Entrants retain copyright but grant RACI perpetual promotional reuse.
The page conflicts on cutoff time (9am/5pm AEST) and winner announcements (November 10/11). Its linked submission form still describes 2025 and is closed. Confirm details with RACI; 2027 dates are unpublished.
Sources verified October 26, 2026: official rules, linked submission form.