2026 National NAIDOC Week Poster Competition closing soon. Get your entries in!

Entries for the 2026 National NAIDOC Week Poster Competition close on Sunday 1 March 2026 at 11:59pm (AEDT).

Don't miss out on your chance to enter!

How to Submit

Submit via the NAIDOC submissions platform, available via the NAIDOC website.

What you need to check before you submit:

• You are 18 or older and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Your artwork reflects the 2026 NAIDOC theme: “50 Years of Deadly”
• You included a title, a description of the artwork, and the story or meaning behind it
• You own the rights to all elements in the artwork
• Your submission is final, complete and ready to be assessed
• You have read, understood and accepted the Terms and Conditions.

Tips for artists

Strong entries often: 

• Tell a clear story connected to the theme
• Use colours, symbols and visual elements that express pride in culture, identity and community
• Include a clear explanation so judges understand the meaning and message
• Are submitted early to avoid technical issues

Looking for inspiration? Explore the deadly artwork from previous years at the NAIDOC Poster Gallery.

Learn more about the Poster Competition and how to submit your entry.