Heritage Sketch!
Join us in capturing the heart and soul of Launceston's heritage sites and showcasing the treasures that bring us together as a community.
Heritage Sketch! is an exciting art competition open to children and young people from Kinder to Year 12.
Launceston is a city steeped in history, nestled amidst breathtaking natural landscapes, and filled with vibrant neighbourhoods and cherished landmarks. This competition invites budding young creatives of all skill levels to explore and share their unique perspectives on the places that hold a special significance in our community.
Whether it's the iconic Cataract Gorge, the historic architecture of the CBD, the welcoming parks, or the hidden gems that make Launceston unique, we invite you to showcase the essence of what makes our community truly special through art.
This year's theme is: 'Our place, our stories'
Our heritage is part of who we are. It is what we inherit, appreciate today, and is important to protect and pass onto future generations. Heritage does not have to be old; it is anything that we value and identify as worth protecting for appreciation now and into the future.
| Key Dates |
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| Entries Open: |
8am Monday 21 July 2025 |
| Entries Close: |
11.59pm Friday 19 September 2025 |
How to Enter:
Create a 2D artwork depicting a heritage place within Launceston of importance to you. All entries must include a brief (up to 40 words) of the place, building or object (e.g. City Park) and what 'Our Place, Our Stories' means to you.
2D artworks include, drawing, painting, printmaking and photography.
Entries must be no larger than an A3 page.
Please ensure you include an entry form with your entry with your name, age and year level, an email address and phone number so we can contact you or your parents/guardians.
Entries are open to school-aged children, from Kinder to Year 12.
Submit your artwork online or in person at the Launceston Library or the Town Hall by by 11.59pm Friday, 19 September 2025, with a completed entry form.
Enter Online
| Age Categories |
| The competition is divided into seven categories based on school year groups: |
| Kindergarten - Prep |
| Year 1 and Year 2 |
| Year 3 and Year 3 |
Year 5 and Year 6
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| Year 7 and Year 8 |
| Year 9 and Year 10 |
| Year 11 and Year 12 |
Prizes
Six winners from each category will receive a certificate and a Petrarch's book voucher. First Prize is a $150 voucher, 2nd and 3rd Prizes are $100 vouchers, and 1x Special Prize in each category are $50 voucher.
Artwork Displays and Awards
All artworks entered in Heritage Sketch will be displayed as part a digital gallery on a 'Story Maps' webpage, linked to the Heritage Sketch City of Launceston webpage.
The winning entries will be displayed at the Launceston Library following competition closure from (Saturday 17 October - Sunday 2 November), in the Level 2 Exhibition Space and Ground Floor exhibition box.
An Awards Presentation will be held for the winning entries. The 28 winners and their families will be invited. A Councillor will present the awards to the winning entrants. Venue, date and time to be advised.
Competition Terms & Conditions
Entrants are required to produce an original artwork depicting a heritage place within Launceston of importance to them. All entries must include a brief (up to 40 words) of the place, building or object (e.g. City Park) and what'Our Place, Our Stories' means to you.
All entries must be submitted online or in person at the Launceston Library or the Town Hall by 11.59pm Friday, 19 September 2025, with a completed entry form.
Parent or guardian consent
You will need consent from a parent or guardian to enter Heritage Sketch 2025.
Proof of age and address
To enter the Heritage Sketch competition, you must be living in Tasmania and aged 18 or under. The City of Launceston may require evidence of your age and residential address.
Submitted entries
All submitted artworks must be the entrant's own original work, and the entrant must own or control all rights to the artwork. The artwork must not be produced using AI (artificial intelligence) image generators, infringe on any trademarks, copyrights, moral rights, intellectual property rights, or privacy rights of any third party.
Collection of artwork:
All physically submitted artworks will be available for collection at CoL Customer Service from Tuesday 4 November - Friday 5 December. After this time, CoL reserve the right to responsibly dispose of the artworks. Note, all artworks will also be saved digitally.
Copyright
The City of Launceston reserves the right to use any submitted artworks in promotional materials, now and in the future.
Copyright will remain with the entrants. Winning entries will be on public display at the Launceston Library following the award ceremony, whilst all entries will be displayed in a digital exhibition. Images of the winning entries will also be digitally displayed on Council's social media pages and website.
Submission Declaration
By proceeding with your entry, you agree to these terms and conditions.
Talent Release Form
The City of Launceston (Council) regularly reproduces photographs/footage of people in its publications, advertising, promotional and marketing material, and on its website, Facebook page and YouTube Channel in order to promote its services, facilities and Launceston as a city.
The City of Launceston is seeking your consent to use photographs/footage of you, for future reproduction in any of the following -
- Promotional and Marketing Material
- Publications
- Social Media (e.g. Facebook, You Tube, Instagram etc)
- Websites
Please let us know if you do not wish to have your photo taken in your entry form.
All submissions must include a completed entry form.