We are proud to congratulate our young artist Emma Yuqian Wang on her recent artistic achievements. Emma received the Artistic Excellence Award from the Australian Young Artists and Writers Program (AYAWP), and four of her artworks were selected for publication in the AYAWP magazine. She was also awarded Runner-Up in The Spencil Art Prize. These achievements reflect Emma’s creativity, dedication, and passion for art. We are very proud of her accomplishments and look forward t

We are incredibly proud to announce that 7 Welight students have been selected as finalists for the Young Archie 2026. The Young Archie is one of Australia’s most prestigious youth portrait competitions for artists aged 5 to 18, and is regarded as the junior counterpart to the iconic Archibald Prize. Finalist artworks will be exhibited at the Art Gallery of New South Wales, one of Australia’s most respected and well-known art museums. Our finalists come from different classes

Discover the 3 award winners and 11 finalists of the 2026 Mosman Youth Art Prize! Celebrate young artists' creativity and talent in this prestigious event.

Every year, our school is deeply honoured to welcome the Mayor of Chatswood, Ms Tanya Taylor, who graciously joins us to present awards to our students. This year was especially meaningful as we were privileged to invite internationally renowned watercolour master, Mr. Tiejun Chao (Richard Chao), to serve as a judge. With his outstanding artistic background, rich and diverse experience, and numerous international accolades, Mr. Chao provided professional and insightful evalua

We’re happy to share that 4 Welight students have been selected for the City of Sydney’s 2026 Lunar New Year Zodiac Painting Competition, celebrating the Year of the Horse. Each year, young artists across Sydney are invited to create artworks inspired by the zodiac animal and the spirit of Lunar New Year. The selected works will then be displayed across locations in Haymarket as part of the city’s festive celebrations. A big congratulations to our selected students, and also

We are thrilled to announce that three talented students from Welight Art School have won awards in the prestigious 2025 The Young Paddo Prize. This annual event showcases 20 of the nation’s most promising young artists, with each finalist presenting an A4 painting on paper inspired by the Australian landscape. The Young Paddo Prize celebrates fresh perspectives and creative interpretations of Australia’s natural beauty, encouraging young artists to explore both traditional a

We are absolutely delighted to announce that 16 talented young artists from Welight Art School have been selected as finalists for the 2025 Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize — a remarkable achievement in one of Australia’s most respected environmental art competitions. Among these outstanding finalists, one of our young students has been awarded the ultimate prize in the 7–12 Years category, winning the category championship and a $500 prize. This marks an ext

We are delighted to share that three students from Welight Art Space received awards in the Harmony Day Poster Competition, with the award ceremony held at the Parliament of New South Wales. This achievement reflects not only their creativity and artistic skills, but also their thoughtful understanding of the values behind Harmony Day — diversity, inclusion, respect, and belonging. Through their artworks, the students expressed meaningful ideas and personal perspectives in a

We are delighted to announce that 19 students and one teacher from Welight Art School have been selected as finalists in the prestigious Mosman Youth Art Prize 2025. Their artworks will be exhibited at the Mosman Art Gallery for a month, celebrating artistic excellence among emerging young creatives. Among this year’s highlights, a group of Welight students was awarded Second Prize in the Junior Category for a remarkable series of three handscroll paintings illustrating treas