SELF PORTRAIT
MURAL PROJECT

This mural will be design & painted by Jeff McCann & the youth of Dubbo through a series of creative workshops.

The mural will take inspiration from the below prompt. Aiming to depict a living portrait of Dubbo’s young people.

If your story could be told in colour, shape, or symbol—what would it look like?

Every young person in Dubbo has a story that matters. Maybe yours is full of movement and change. Maybe it’s grounded in deep roots. Maybe it’s still being written. This mural is a place to share who you are—not just where you come from, but what you care about, what you dream of, and how you see the world.

Submissions open

October 2025 - January 2026

School Holiday Workshops

October 2025

Final Mural Design Revealed

January 2026

Mural Painting

June 2026

2021 Young Archie competition, 9–12 years finalist, Viraj Tandon, age 9, My grandfather’s secret garden (detail)

Draw a self-portrait

Be a part of a NEW community mural project.

It can be your face smiling OR a full body drawing of you doing your favourite activity.

Maybe in the drawing you are wearing your favourite t-shirt, earrings, dress, cap or costume.

Make sure your drawing fills the entire page and write your first name, ages on the back.

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How to enter

Complete the entry form, which includes a brief statement (less than 100 words) telling us who you have chosen to depict and why. A parent or legal guardian must sign this form.
Artwork should be sent flat, not folded or rolled. We suggest you place it between two pieces of cardboard to protect it.
If you wish your artwork returned after the competition, please also enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope of the correct size. Families submitting artwork for more than one child must enclose one envelope per artwork due to the way that entries are processed.
Entries can be delivered to:

Dubbo

Western Plains Cultural Centre,

76 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo

10am - 4pm Daily

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Art Mural Project

Western Plains Cultural Centre,

76 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo

Your Artwork

One artwork only per entrant.
You may use any art materials you like, but your artwork must be two-dimensional and on good-quality paper so it can be framed for display if you are a finalist.
It can be vertical or horizontal.
Must be no smaller than A4 (210 x 297 mm), no bigger than A3 (420 x 297 mm) and no thicker than 1cm.
It should be clearly labelled on the back with which way it should be displayed, along with your name, age, address and contact details. Make sure this doesn't show through to the front.