The NSW Federation of Community Language Schools (NSWFCLS) invites community language school students to showcase their creativity in the 2026 Artwork and Short Film Competition.
This year’s competition is all about free choice and creative expression — there is no set theme. Students are encouraged to explore their own ideas, imagination, culture, experiences and interests through an original artwork or short film.
“Open Theme – Free Choice.” Be creative. Be original. Make it your own!
Submission Deadline
Friday, 30 October 2026
How to Register
All entries must be registered online via the Creative Arts Competition Registration form.
- Access Code:
Fed26#Artcomp - Register Students Here
Artwork Delivery
Artworks must be received by close of business on the submission deadline at: NSW Federation of Community Language Schools Inc., 12A Seaview Street, Dulwich Hill NSW 2203. In-person delivery accepted Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday, 8:00 am–2:00 pm (please call ahead).
Drawing Competition Guidelines
- Paper: A3 white paper only
- Mediums: Pencils, crayons, pastels, textas, or paint (no collage materials)
- On the back of the artwork, write: student’s name, contact number, email, age, category, language, and school name
Age Categories: A (5–8 yrs), B (9–12 yrs), C (13–18 yrs)
Short Film Competition Guidelines
- Maximum 3 minutes
- Must be in the language of your school/community, with English subtitles
- Submit via cloud storage link (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) in the registration form
Prizes
Drawing Competition (per category): 1st $100 · 2nd $75 · 3rd $50 · Highly Commended $20
Short Film Competition: 1st $300 · 2nd $200 · 3rd $100
Awards & Notification
Winners will be contacted the week following the deadline and officially recognised at the Federation’s Gala Dinner on Saturday, 28 November 2026.
Let’s celebrate the creativity of our students! We encourage all Neda Persian School families to get involved — why not make it a class project?
Questions? Contact the NSWFCLS office on (02) 9558 6134.