Steampunk Art Competition

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International Award‐Winning Judges Announced for the First Annual International Steampunk Art Competition
Presented by Steampunk Australia - Open Worldwide, Free to Enter
Sydney, Australia - Steampunk Australia proudly announces the arrival of four internationally acclaimed judges who will oversee the First Annual International Steampunk Art Competition, now open worldwide with AUD $2,000 in cash prizes for creators of original steampunk artwork.

This landmark event invites artists across the globe to submit original works in any medium - including painting, sculpture, photography, costume, leatherwork, contraptions, mixed media, and more - provided the work is entirely human‐made, with no AI‐generated or AI‐assisted artwork permitted.

A World-Class Judging Panel
The competition is adjudicated by four extraordinary figures, each representing a distinct creative world - art, culture, storytelling, history, and performance.

Professor Elemental
International Steampunk Artist & Performer
A beloved UK steampunk icon known for his eccentric hip-hop career, worldwide tours, and whimsical artistic flair. Professor Elemental brings a passion for creativity, humour, and craftsmanship - along with his famed collection of "forbidden art" and his legendary orangutan companion, Geoffrey.

G.D. Falksen
Award-Winning Author & Screenwriter
Renowned for The Secret Life of Kitty Granger, Maiden of War, The Transatlantic Conspiracy, and the Ouroboros Cycle series, Falksen contributes deep expertise in narrative, world‐building, and thematic interpretation.

Dr Kathryn Spurling
Historian, Author & Art Collector
A respected historian known for her documentaries and books on Australian military history, Dr Spurling brings meticulous attention to detail, research, and artistic merit - strengthened by her experience as an art gallery partner and collector.

Lisa McGuigan
Wine Maverick & Creative Entrepreneur
A fourth‐generation member of Australia's iconic McGuigan winemaking dynasty, Lisa McGuigan is celebrated for her bold, gothic‐glam design aesthetic and her award‐winning VAMP cellar door in Pokolbin. She brings a fearless creative edge and entrepreneurial insight to the judging panel.

Two Major Titles & $2,000 in Prize Money
The competition awards two major honours, each celebrating different aspects of steampunk artistry:

Judges' Grand Prize - $1,500 AUD
Awarded by the judging panel based on originality, craftsmanship, interpretation of theme, and artistic impact.

People's Choice Award - $500 AUD
Decided entirely by public vote during the global voting period.

One artist may win both titles.

Key Dates
Entries Close: 30 November 2026

Public Voting: 7 December 2026 - 24 January 2027

Finalists Announced: 1 February 2027

Winners Announced: 8 February 2027

Global Opportunity for Steampunk Creators
Artists worldwide may submit up to three free entries, retaining full copyright of their work. The winning artist will receive:

A permanent featured artist page

An interview on Steampunk Radio

Up to 12 months of promotion

Their artwork featured as the face of the 2027 competition

About the Competition
The International Steampunk Art Competition is presented by Steampunk Australia and promoted by Digital Education Systems Pty Ltd. Entry is free and open to artists aged 18 and over.

Full details, terms, and entry portal are available at:
👉 https://steampunk.au/competition

12 Duncan St Woolomin NSW 2340

It is about creativity and creating. Through your own personal journey, you will find yourself interacting with the public and even with your closest friends-in ways you may not have imagined before, sharing your love for a truly limitless style of art.

Across Australia, thousands of people attend festivals, create incredible costumes, build remarkable inventions, perform music, write stories, run markets and keep the spirit of steampunk alive. Until now, there has been no single place bringing it all together.

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