The Art Gallery of New South Wales invites budding artists between the ages of 5 and 18 to submit a portrait for the Young Archie 2019 competition.

The portrait must be of a person who is special to you – someone who is known to you and who knows you and plays a significant role in your life.

There are four age categories:

• 5-8 year olds
• 9-12 year olds
• 13-15 year olds
• 16-18 year olds
  
  To be considered for selection, an entrant must comply with all entry instructions and conditions. This includes size to be from A4 to A3 on paper.

About your portrait

We prefer that the portrait is ‘painted from life’ and that your subject has a sitting for their portrait, like with the Archibald Prize. You may also create the portrait from memory or take your own photograph to use for reference.

Due no later than Week 5, Friday 1 March (in the morning) so that 10 paintings can be selected, entry forms compiled and artwork mailed.