Draw Your Future: The Animaga Sydney 2026 Drawing Competition!
The Animaga Sydney 2026 Drawing Competition is officially here, and this year, the rewards are bigger than ever. We have partnered with industry giants XPPen and Manga Arts / Comic Art Gear to bring you an incredible lineup of prizes.
Whether you are a digital artist or a traditional illustrator, this is your moment to showcase your vision and win big.
This year’s theme is “Sci-Fi & Techwear”.
We are looking for urban tactical gear, dystopian fashion, and modern combat aesthetics. We want to see how you blend functional techwear with your unique anime style. Think sleek lines, futuristic gadgets, and characters ready for a cyberpunk world.
Digital Fine Art Competition | Proudly sponsored by XPPen
Take your digital art to the next level with some of the best creative tools on the market. XPPen has generously provided a lineup of their top-tier drawing displays and tablets:
Artist Pro 24 (Gen 2) 4K: The ultimate canvas for professional detail.
Artist 15.6 Pro V2: A perfect balance of screen size and performance.
Artist 12 3rd: Ideal for creators who need portability without compromising quality.
Deco 01 V3: A reliable, expansive, and responsive drawing tablet.
Traditional Fine Art Competition | Proudly sponsored by Manga Arts
For those who prefer the feel of pen on paper, Manga Arts has curated stunning bundles of high-quality art supplies:
Winner Prize: A massive collection featuring a premium watercolour palette, specialty brushes, and a wide variety of inking pens and markers.
Runner-up Prize: A premium set including a sketchbook, Copic-style markers, and fine liners.
Onsite Drawing Prize: A colourful set of Sarasa clips, Kirarich glitter highlighters, and brush pens.
Best Children’s Prize: A fun bundle featuring Mildliner sets, Sarasa clips, and creative markers.
How to Enter Ready to start creating? Head over to our competition page for the full rules, submission guidelines, and category details.
More info: https://animaga.com.au/go/syd2026dw-area-comp
Good luck! We can’t wait to see your interpretation of the future.
Animaga Drawing Competition Rules
At Animaga, we’re proud to celebrate creativity in all forms. Our Drawing Competition offers artists of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to showcase their work and share their passion with the community. Below you’ll find all the important rules and details to help you prepare your submission.
- Submission Format
All entries must be submitted using the official A4 competition sheet, which will be available at the Drawing Area. Only artworks submitted on this sheet will be accepted into the competition. - Submission by Proxy
If you are unable to attend the event to submit your work personally, you may ask a friend to bring your completed artwork and submit it onsite at the Drawing Area on your behalf. - Accepted Mediums
Participants are free to use any traditional art materials they prefer — from pencils and pens to markers, crayons, or mixed media. - Theme Guidelines
The theme for this year is “Sci-Fi & Techwear.” While sticking to the theme is not mandatory, incorporating it may improve your chances of catching the judges’ eyes! - Originality Requirement
All submissions must be original works created solely by the participant. Any copied or AI-generated art will be disqualified. - Number of Submissions
While you are welcome to submit multiple artworks, only one piece per participant will be considered for judging in the competition. - Special Mascot Prize Eligibility
To be considered for the Special Mascot Prize, your drawing must feature at least one of Animaga’s official mascots, Annya or Maka. - Children’s Prize Eligibility
To be eligible for the Best Children’s Prize, participants must present a valid child admission pass when submitting their artwork. - Submission Deadline
All entries must be submitted to the Drawing Area no later than 2:00 PM on Sunday of the event weekend. Late submissions will not be accepted. - Winner Announcement
Winners will be announced at 4:00 PM on Sunday. Judging will be based on artistic skill, creativity, and originality. Please ensure you are available to be contacted at that time — if you cannot be reached, your prize may be forfeited.
Disclaimer All personal details collected through the Drawing Competition will remain strictly confidential and will only be used for the purpose of this event. Submitted artwork may be displayed during the convention and could be featured in Animaga’s official marketing materials, website, or social media.
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