Art of Belonging

At UQ, we celebrate the diverse identities and experiences that make up our community. Art of Belonging invites all UQ students to creatively express what belonging means to them and how we can foster a more inclusive, welcoming environment for all. Whether you're an artist, photographer, digital designer or just enjoy creative expression, we invite you to submit a artwork for our first student competition and exhibition, hosted by Student Central.   

Applications have now closed and People's Choice voting is live. 

You can see the full gallery of over 40 incredible submissions in person at Student Central (Prentice Building (42), St Lucia) or download the Art of Belonging Digital Gallery (85.0MB).  Prize winners will be announced at Art of Belonging: Showcase and Award Ceremony as part of the Queensland Mental Health Week program.  

Art of Belonging: Showcase and Award Ceremony

Thursday 9 October | 3 - 4pm (after the QMHW Calm and Connected Expo)
Student Central, St Lucia

Voting is now open for People’s Choice and prizes for Category Winners, People’s Choice and Best In Show will all be awarded at the Art of Belonging: Showcase and Award Presentation. Click the link below to submit your vote for People's Choice or to download the digital galley.

What does belonging mean to you?

Art of belonging

Show us what belonging means to you as a student at UQ and have the chance to display your artwork in Student Central. We are now inviting both print and digital artwork submissions in the following categories:

  • UQ Icons (Consider what makes UQ unique: Architecture, wildlife, events, etc)
  • Places that Inspire
  • Relationships that Matter
     
 

2025 Theme: Expressions of belonging – what does it mean to you?

Places that inspire
UQ Icons
Relationships that matter (in collaboration with UQ Respect)

Prizes

Prizes will be awarded in the following categories:

Category prizes: $150 Prezzee voucher each
Digital: Places that inspire, UQ Icons, Relationships that matter
Print: Places that inspire, UQ Icons, Relationships that matter
People’s Choice: $350 Prezzee voucher
Awarded to the submission, across any format or category, with the highest number of public votes during the showcase at Student Central.
Grand Prize: $500 Prezzee Voucher
Awarded to the submission, across any format or category, with the highest score from our judging panel.
Finalists
Top 10 submissions per category (40 total) will be featured in the final showcase.
All finalists receive a certificate of recognition and are eligible for category and grand prizes.

Terms and conditions

Please note, terms and conditions apply. Click the link below to see full terms and conditions to entry. 

See Terms and Conditions