The Launceston Heritage Sketch 2025

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An Art Competition for All Kinder to Year 12 

Launceston is a city steeped in history, nestled amidst breathtaking natural landscapes, and filled with vibrant neighbourhoods and cherished landmarks.

This competition invites budding young creatives of all skill levels to explore and share their unique perspectives on the places that hold a special significance in our community.

Whether it’s the iconic Cataract Gorge, the historic architecture of the CBD, the welcoming parks, or the hidden gems that make Launceston unique, we invite you to showcase the essence of what makes our community truly special through art. 

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Launceston and Heritage

Heritage Sketch! is an exciting art competition open to children and young people from Kinder to Year 12.

This year’s theme is: ‘Our place, our stories’.

Our heritage is part of who we are. It is what we inherit, appreciate today, and is important to protect and pass onto future generations.

Heritage does not have to be old; it is anything that we value and identify as worth protecting for appreciation now and into the future.

Online Exhibition & Launceston Library

All artworks will be displayed in an online exhibition.

All winning entries will be displayed in a physical exhibition at Launceston Library.

How to Enter

Create a 2D artwork depicting a heritage place within Launceston of importance to you.

All entries must include a brief (up to 40 words) of the place, building or object (e.g. City Park) and what ‘Our Place, Our Stories’ means to you. 2D artworks include, drawing, painting, printmaking and photography. Entries must be no larger than an A3 page.

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Competition Entries

Competition entries can be submitted online or at Launceston Town Hall / Library

Launceston, Tasmania 7250

Organiser: Jess Horton 03 6323 3370

Entries are open between: 21st July to 19th September 2025

Close of entries is 19th September 2025

Age Categories

Age Categories
The competition is divided into seven categories based on school year groups:
Kindergarten – Prep
Year 1 and Year 2
Year 3 and Year 4
Year 5 and Year 6
Year 7 and Year 8
Year 9 and Year 10
Year 11 and Year 12


Prizes

Four winners from each category will receive a certificate and a Petrarch’s book voucher. First Prize is a $150 voucher, 2nd and 3rd Prizes are $100 vouchers, and 1x Special Prize in each category are $50 voucher.

Artwork Displays and Awards for Launceston Heritage Sketch

All artworks entered in Heritage Sketch will be displayed as part a digital gallery on a ‘Story Maps’ webpage, linked to the Heritage Sketch City of Launceston webpage.

Winning Entries Display

The winning entries will be displayed at the Launceston Library following competition closure from (Saturday 17 October – Sunday 2 November), in the Level 2 Exhibition Space and Ground Floor exhibition box.

An Awards Presentation will be held for the winning entries.

The 28 winners and their families will be invited. A Councillor will present the awards to the winning entrants. Venue, date and time to be advised.

Click here for the Online Entry and Competition Terms and Conditions on the Launceston City Council website.

Be sure to explore the Launceston City Council Facebook and Instagram pages too for more interesting events and news.

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