Koala art and writing competition 2025

a koala painting a picture

Unleash your creativity and share your vision for a better world for koalas.

Our Koala art and writing competition is open to people primary school aged and up across 3 categories.  It is the perfect oppurtunity to use your Visual Art and/or Writing Skills to spark ideas, stir emotions, and make people think differently about how we can protect koalas and their habitats.

It's free to enter and there are some great local prizes to win!

Download the information pack below for all the details.

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Key Dates  
Friday 5 September

All entries must be registered online by this date.

Monday 8 - Friday 12 September

All artworks must be delivered during office hours to MidCoast Council, Yalawanyi Ganya 2 Biripi Way, Taree South 2430. 

Monday 15 September

Alternatively, artworks can be dropped off directly to Forster Gallery, 34 Lake Street, Forster 2428.

Friday 26 September

Forster Gallery Opening function day – register to attend with Forster Gallery.

Exhibitors free, additional entries $5.

Friday 19 September - Sunday 19 October Exhibition Dates