Youth Programs

Programs that support, empower and elevate the young people of Alice Springs. 

Alice Springs Town Council acknowledges the diverse skills, interests and needs of young people who live, work or study in our municipality. We know that young people enjoy opportunities to develop their skills, engage with and make positive contributions to their community and express themselves. Our Youth Programs wish to honour this in the way we design, plan and implement programs for young people. We enjoy delivering both regular annual and varied taster programs to support young people’s mixed interests which change, grow and develop as they do. 

What’s on can be seen below!

Got an idea or want to get involved? We’d love to hear from you! Contact us to have a chat on 8950 0500, or email ydo@​astc.​nt.​gov.​au.

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Youth Arts Prize - Entries Open NOW!

Art prize for young people in Mparntwe/Alice Springs ages 7-25

Prizes awarded in each category:

  •  Drawing & Painting

  •  Wearable arts & sustainable couture

  •  Sculpture

Entries Close 10 July 2026

How to Enter

To submit works in the Youth Arts Prize, complete the online application form on or before 5.00pm Friday 10 July 2026. Entries received after the closing date will not be accepted.  All artists under 18 years of age will require parental or guardian consent provided.

Application Form

Prizes

Judged by expert panel via visual assessment supported by a weighted score card.

• Drawing/Painting – Prize $300
• Sculpture – Prize $300
• Wearable Arts/sustainable couture – Prize $300
• Peoples’ Choice – Prize $500 and chance to feature on ASTC publications 

People’s Choice Age Categories - $500 prize

• Junior age group 7yrs – 11yrs
• Intermediate age group 12yrs – 18yrs
• Older age group 19yrs – 25yrs

Highly Commended Age Categories - $50 prize

• Junior age group 7yrs – 11yrs
• Intermediate age group 12yrs – 18yrs
• Older age group 19yrs – 25yrs

Please see the full Terms & Conditions below:

Youth Arts Prize - Terms & Conditions

Key Dates:

Monday 18 May	Entries/online submissions open
Friday 10 July	Entries/online submissions close
Wednesday 15 July	Artwork drop off at Yubu Napa Art Gallery (9:30am - 12:30pm)
Monday 20 July	Exhibition Open and Awards Night (4.30pm – 7.00pm)
Saturday 25 July	Exhibition closes
Monday 27 July	Artwork collection at Yubu Napa Art Gallery (9:30am - 12:30pm)

More info

Contact us: ydo@astc.nt.gov.au | 8950 0500

Please note: Young people aged 7-25. Must live, work or study in Mparntwe/Alice Springs or surrounding communities. Free entry. 1 artwork per person.

Full terms and conditions can be downloaded here:

Youth Arts Prize - Terms & Conditions