Waste 2 Art

WASTE 2 ART 2026 OPEN NOW//

It’s time to turn that trash into treasure.

NetWaste, Coonamble Shire Council and Outback Arts are collaborating once again to host the annual Waste 2 Art Competition and Exhibition, giving aspiring and professional artists the chance to explore and share their waste reduction message and provide a wonderful opportunity for all community members including children, to showcase their artistic ability.

If you are stuck for inspiration, the theme for 2026, is Shrink your footprint - All Entries must pack into a shoebox!

Each category carries a financial prize with the winners going to the Regional Exhibition and Competition in Broken Hill.

Outback Arts is thrilled to partner with NetWaste to accept entries from our surrounding councils. We are now welcoming submissions from Bourke, Brewarrina, Coonamble, Cobar, Walgett, Bogan and Warren.

The Competition will include the following categories:

Primary School

2 Dimensional -

3 Dimensional -

Functional – Utiltarian or seves a purpose

High School

2 Dimensional -

3 Dimensional

Functional – Utiltarian or seves a purpose

Community (Open to non - professional artists)

2 Dimensional

3 Dimensional

Functional – Utiltarian or seves a purpose

Open ( Professional artists included in this category)

2 Dimensional

3 Dimensional

Functional – Utiltarian or seves a purpose

Annual Waste Theme 2026 – Shrink Your Footprint

Open now and entries close on Friday the 8th of May.

The Waste 2 Art exhibition will be held at the Outback Arts Gallery from 18th May - 26th June.

Please download the entry form or visit Outback Arts to collect a copy in person. Completed forms can be submitted via email to admin@outbackarts.com.au or returned to Outback Arts at 26 Castlereagh St, Coonamble, 2829. You also have the option to submit your entry online through our Airtable form if you'd prefer.

Each entry must also be delivered to Outback Arts, either by mail or in person.