Our 2026 Art, Sculpture & Light Competitions

The inaugural Light Up a Tree Competition! Participants “adopted” a tree in Centenary Park and decorated it in any style they choose—from classic and cosy to bold and dazzling.

This exciting new event brings the festivities right into the heart of the park.

Light it up, make it magical, and be part of a sparkling new tradition!

Showcasing creativity from across the shire and beyond, the Festival Open Art Competition is back—and open to all mediums. From painting and photography to drawing and mixed media, this beloved event welcomes artists of all ages and styles.

All artworks are exhibited at the Cunnamulla Art Gallery in the lead-up to the Festival, culminating in an exclusive Gallery Opening Night before the festival in April

Showcasing creativity from across the shire and beyond, the Festival Sculpture Competition is back—and open to all styles of Sculpture from rustic to modern and everything in between – only your imagination is the limit!

All sculpture entries are exhibited at the Cunnamulla Art Gallery in the lead-up to the Festival, culminating in an exclusive Gallery Opening Night 

Adult Open 1st Place:

“Mulga Tree Landscape” by Justin Morris

Child Art 1st Place: 

“Dots and Dashes” by Charlotte Allan

Adult Sculpture 1st Place: 

“Galah’s Rivergum” by Andrew Nelson and Cunnamulla State School Students

Child Sculpture 1st Place:

“A Herd of Hobby Horses” by Brooke Haig

Light Up A Tree 1st Place:

Tree #4 – Pender Family