Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards

The Hinchinbrook Birdlife Art Awards is a vibrant annual event that celebrates the beauty of birds through art. Open to artists of all levels nationwide, the awards showcase creative works inspired by the rich birdlife of the Hinchinbrook Shire.

TYTO Regional Art Gallery would like to thank the following sponsors

Congratulations to the 2025 winners

Open Award sponsored by Windlab – Kevin Young: Brolga
Local Artist Award sponsored by Guido’s Panel and Paint – Sharon Cislowski: What the water knows
Youth Award sponsored by Ingham Real Estate - Esther-Rose McCaul: Black Cockatoo
Painting (2D) sponsored by Bisson’s Electrical – Kristina Fontana: Peewee Afterparty
Watercolour sponsored by Frosty Mango – Sahan Kulathunge: The Black Beauty
Mixed Media sponsored by Jenark Business Solutions – Diane Beningfield: Terrible Trio
Works on Paper – Amy Venn: The Bathers
Photography sponsored by Wilmar Sugar and Renewables – Stan Skeates: Pull the other one
Creamics – Meg Allford: Backyard Visitor
Sculptural Form sponsored by KDM Allsorts – Fran Nason: Cockatoo Sunrise

Voting is still open for the People’s Choice Award (sponsored by Hinchinbrook MP Nick Dametto) until the exhibition closes on Saturday 30 August 2025.

The Basics

Ready to enter? We’re thrilled to have you on board!

Before you get started, take a moment to read through the Conditions of Entry and complete the Entry Form. Your artwork should feature birds from our approved list—we can’t wait to see how you bring them to life in your unique style.

When delivering your work to the gallery, be sure it has a label attached and is ready to hang with secure fittings (like D-rings) so we can display it beautifully and safely.

All the resources you need are just below—download, create, and let your art take flight!

Entry Form

Birdlife Art Awards Conditions of Entry

Artwork Label

Bird List