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THE Y Ballarat’s annual Youth Art Exhibition is happening earlier this year with young creatives now encouraged to register and submit work by 27 March ahead of the April show.<\/p>\n

“This is a fantastic opportunity for young creatives to gain real-life experience in displaying and exhibiting their work in a professional setting,” said Lilia Haughie, exhibition organiser with the Y’s youth team,<\/p>\n

“It gives artists the chance to see their work presented publicly and earn money by selling their art.<\/p>\n

“Experiences like this are invaluable for building confidence and understanding what it’s like to be part of an exhibition.”<\/p>\n

Now in its sixth year, the exhibition will be held over 17-29 April in Barkly Square with an opening night set for 17 April in The Y Ballarat’s atrium.<\/p>\n

The announcement of The Artist’s Choice Award and the Y’s Choice Award will be made on the opening night, with prizemoney going to each winning artist.<\/p>\n

Everyone is welcome to attend the opening and exhibition and visitors can vote on their favourite piece for the People’s Choice Award that will be presented at the show’s end.<\/p>\n

Last year, 52 young artists took part, with 73 individual works showcased.<\/p>\n

Among those who exhibited last year, Letitia Yates won the 2025 Y’s Choice Award with her work Diverse Dolls.<\/p>\n

“Some of the best parts of having my art in the exhibition is being able to show people my art and my identity,” she said.<\/p>\n

People aged 12 to 25 are encouraged to submit work across a wide range of media with more details and registrations at yballarat.org.au\/youth-art-exhibition.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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