2026 Art Competition

This year we’re expanding our sculpture competition to welcome all art forms – from painting and photography to mixed media and beyond. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, local or visiting, we invite you to be inspired by the theme Outback Skies.

Prizes include $1,000 for the Overall Winner and $500 for the People’s Choice Award.

Here in Flinders Shire, we love telling a yarn or two through art. You’ll find creative pieces scattered across our region, each one sharing the stories and spirit of our community.

All entries will be showcased during the Festival of Outback Skies weekend, celebrating the phenomenal beauty of our skies.

  • Winner – $1,000
  • People’s choice – $500

Entries for 2026 COMPETITION now open

Submission Date: Open until  Friday April 10 2026.

PREVIOUS FESTIVAL SCULPTURES

2025 Winners

𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚’𝙨 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝘼𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙙: Travis Mullaly – Blotchy Bull

𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙮 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙙: Lyn O’Neil – Old Man Roo

𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡 𝙎𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙯𝙚: Lawrence Corney – Rusty

2024 Winners

Acquisition Prize – Micron Sire, Lachlin Iland

People’s Choice – Mecha-Saur, Dustin Neilsen

2023 Winners

Acquisition Prize – Looking Forward, Looking Back, Les Carter

People’s Choice – Flinders Footprint, Hunter Larkin