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We are calling on all artists aged 15 and under, to get creative and help us design a very special cover for The Big Issue – celebrating Earth Day 2026!

Show us what you love about our beautiful planet, and your artwork could be seen all around Australia – supporting our vendors, who sell the magazine.

The winning artist will also receive a grand prize: a $300 voucher for art supplies, thanks to Eckersley’s Art and Craft, plus a gift bag from our friends at Wilderness Society!

Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Oceans, forests, jungles and deserts
• Nature: Australian flora and fauna, your favourite wild animal
• Beautiful trees, plants, flowers
• Wildlife warriors – people planting trees, recycling, helping animals and making the planet a better place

Prizes thanks to: