2026 Art, Craft & Cookery Tea Towel Design Competition

Melbourne Royal is thrilled to invite talented students from schools and universities across Victoria to participate in an exciting design challenge! This is a rare opportunity for students to apply their artistic skills and creativity in a real-world context, with a chance to win amazing prizes and see their work displayed at one of Melbourne’s most iconic events.

About the Competition:

Following the success of previous years where students designed the Art, Craft and Cookery showbag, the competition has been elevated with a new challenge and product. The winning design will be professionally screen‑printed onto a tea towel and sold in the Makers Pavilion at the Melbourne Royal Show.

Why Participate?

• The winning design will be featured on a product and available for purchase in the Makers Pavilion at the 2026 Melbourne Royal Show.
• Gain real-world experience designing a marketable product.
• Prizes:
• 1st Prize: $750 and 2x general admission tickets to the Melbourne Royal Show (design used).
• 2nd Prize: $250 (design not used).
• A unique addition to your portfolio that showcases your skills to future employers.

For more details, please refer to the design brief linked below.

Submission Details:

Design proposal submissions should include:

• Name
• Email
• Contact Number
• Course of Study
• School of Study

Submissions can be sent by students or on their behalf by teachers to artcraftcookery@melbourneroyal.com.au by 9am (AEDT), Monday, 25th May 2026

We look forward to seeing your creative designs!