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

The City of Sydney’s Lunar New Year Zodiac Painting Competition returned in 2025 to celebrate the Year of the Snake, bringing together young artists from across the community to share their creativity through art. 3 Welight students were selected as part of this year’s sydney lunar festival 2025, each featuring own unique concepts — from noodley snakes to snakes holding firecrackers and dumpling-inspired snakes. Selected artworks were displayed during the Lunar New Year celeb

Our art studio has always been a place of creativity, passion, and dedication, and this season, we are overjoyed to celebrate some truly...

We’re proud to share that 13 Welight students were selected for the 2024 Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize, a competition celebrating young artists and designers responding creatively to themes of environment and sustainability. We’re also especially excited to congratulate Welight student Jeremy Zhang, who won the 7–12 Years category in this year’s competition. 7-12 Years Old Winner // A Magic Jungle // Jeremy Zhang // Transition of Nature // Candice Chen

This year, a total of 6 students from Welight Art were selected as Finalists and Honourable Mentions, with students from all four age...

The Mosman Art Prize is an annual, acquisitive award for painting sponsored by Mosman Municipal Council. Established in 1947, the Prize...

Wang Lan was born in Beijing and graduated with Bachelor of Art from The Lu Xun Academy of Fine Arts in Shenyang, China in 1982 and...

Shen Jiawei (b.1948, Shanghai) was trained at the Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing (1982-1984) and was a member of the National...

The prestigious biennial Georges River Art Prize is a national art prize that showcases high-quality paintings and sculptures, with a...

Established in 2006, the Young Australian Art Award aims to serve as a national platform for students of all ages to showcase their artistic talents. Our student Candice Chen, who has been studying painting for three years, won the Painting Middle group with her artwork "Little Young Granny." The organizers covered her hotel and flight expenses and invited her and her parents to attend the awards ceremony and dinner in Melbourne. // Little Young Granny // Candice Chen, 11 y

Calling all young artists! Each year, the City of Sydney hosts a vibrant Lunar New Year Zodiac Painting Competition, celebrating the...

Thought-provoking works by 215 artists and designers from across Australia have been shortlisted for the prestigious annual Northern...