The art of Being mum portrait competition

This Mother’s Day, Oroton celebrates The Art of Being Mum with our annual portrait competition, inviting aspiring artists across two age categories—Under 18 and Over 18—to create an original artwork of their mother or a maternal figure for the chance to win a $2000 Oroton gift card.

In a special initiative this year — Oroton will be donating $5 to Thread Together for every submission received during this competition*.

*The competition period is from the 16th of April 6pm AEST - 7th of May 5pm AEST. Please see full T&Cs here.

Key Dates

  • Entries start from: Wednesday 16th of April 2025 6pm AEST
  • Entries must be received: Before Wednesday 7th of May 2025 5pm AEST
  • Winner announced: 11 May 2025 at 12:00pm AEST via Oroton Instagram (IG Handle: @Oroton)

HOW TO SUBMIT ARTWORK

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ONLINE SUBMISSION:

  1. Please fill in all details in the form
  2. Take a picture of the artwork and attach it as file, labelled “Artist's First Name, State, Parent/Guardian's First Name” and add image to the image upload area
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IN-STORE SUBMISSION:

  1. Please note, only Oroton Boutique stores will be accepting artwork submissions, no Outlet stores
  2. Complimentary blank canvases are available for collection at all Oroton Boutique Stores.
  3. When returning the completed portraits back to the Oroton Boutique, please ensure the following details are written on the back of the submitted artwork:
    • Artist Name
    • Artist State
    • Parent/Guardian's First and Last Name
    • Parent/Guardian's Mobile Number
    • Parent/Guardian's Email Address

ARTWORK INSTRUCTIONS & CONDITIONS

  • One artwork per entrant
  • Artwork must be on paper
  • Must be no smaller than A4 (210 x 297mm) and no bigger than A3(420 x 297mm)
  • Can be vertical or horizontal
  • Any art materials or combinations of art material may be used, but the artwork must be two-dimensional

Prizes

One winner will be selected in each age category: Under 18 and Over 18:

  • A $2000 Oroton Gift Card

JUDGING

All entries will be judged by Oroton's Creative Director, Sophie Holt & Artist, Marikit Santiago.

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The artist

Parent / guardian

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