USU Creative Awards 2026

Application form: USU Creative Awards 2026

Please read the Terms and Conditions of entry (linked at the bottom of this form) before submitting your application. Please note that a maximum of TWO SUBMISSIONS across all categories are accepted.
Name - as you would like it in print. * Please note this data is captured for internal use only.*

First NameLast Name
Preferred pronoun (for internal use only)
Other:
E-mail*
Phone Number*
Student ID*
Faculty*
What is your level of study?*

UndergraduatePostgraduate
USU Member Number*
You must be a current USU Member AND currently enrolled USyd student to submit. Please note that non-active USU Members/student applications will be removed. To join the USU for free, visit https://usu.edu.au/join.
Instagram handle
If your work is shortlisted, you may be tagged in any promotional Creative Awards posts on Verge Gallery's Instagram that feature your work.
Website
Please upload a headshot/portrait of yourself*

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If you are applying for as a band/ensemble etc, please send a group photo. This is for promotional use on Verge's marketing channels. Cancelof
Category*

ArtMusicWordShort Film
Title of your work*
As you would like it to appear in print.
Year of artwork creation*
Select an Art subcategory*
Artwork materials*
Please list all materials in the work.
Artwork dimensions*
See T&C's for size limit & all artwork specifications. If a series or installation, please give overall dimensions. Measure Height x Length x Depth, in millimetres. For example, 120 x 150 x 70mm.
Please upload your work*

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Up to 3 images of the submitted work. Images must be screen resolution (72dpi), minimum size 1200px X 800px, and/or a link to the video work (below). If submitting a video work, a still of the video is also required (72 dpi). Label full name, title, medium, and year. See T&C's for all file specifications. Cancelof
Vimeo link
For moving-image/video based artworks only. Please make this a publicly downloadable link. Your submission will be judged on this upload so please make it of high quality. Entry must be one artwork only.
Year of song release*
Select a Music subcategory*
Applicants as part of a band (pop/rock/jazz ensemble etc) are instead encouraged to apply for the USU Battle of the Bands, happening in Semester 2, 2025. Applications are now open - learn more at https://usu.edu.au/battle-of-the-bands.
Please supply your name, stage name or collaboration name*
As you would like it to appear in print.
If applicable, please list all musical collaborators
Please note that all collaborators must ALSO be USyd students/USU members.
Soundcloud link*
Please make this a publicly accessible link. Your submission will be judged on this upload so please make it of high quality. Entry must be one song only.
Length of work*
No more than 7 minutes in length.
Year of creation/publication*
Please upload your work as a PDF*

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No more than 1000 words in length. Label work full name, title, and year. Cancelof
Word count*
No more than 4 A4 pages / 1000 words in length.
Title of your Short Film*
As you would like it to appear in print.
Year of Short Film creation*
Select a film genre*
Does your film have a classification? If so, please state below*
Unclassified films may be submitted. All submitted films will undergo classification by a certified assessor. See T&Cs for more details.
Film duration*
No more than 7 minutes in length, including titles and credits.
Please upload an image still of your Short Film*

Browse Files
Images must be screen resolution (72dpi), minimum size 1200px x 800px. Label with full name, title, year. Short films must be no longer that 7 min. See full T&C's for full guide. Cancelof
Please upload your Short Film*

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Or upload a Vimeo link to the video work (below). Label full name, title, medium, and year. See T&C's for video specifications. Cancelof
Vimeo link
Please make this a publicly accessible link. Your submission will be judged on this upload so please make it of high quality. Entry must be one film only.
If applicable, please list all film collaborators
Please provide a 50 word max. conceptual statement about your work*
50 word maximum. If your work is shortlisted, this will be used on the Verge Gallery website and any other exhibition material.
Please provide a 50 word max. conceptual statement about your Short Film*
50 word maximum. If your work is shortlisted, this will be used on the Verge Gallery website and any other exhibition material.
Please provide a 50 word max. bio about yourself/your collaborators for promotional collateral (in third person)*
50 word maximum. If your work is shortlisted, this will be used on the Verge Gallery website and any other exhibition material. 3rd person ex: "Jane Doe is a 3rd year SCA artist working in ceramics..."
Please read Terms and Conditions for specific entry requirements. By agreeing to the Terms and Conditions you are acknowledging that you are releasing your work to be exhibited and used by The University of Sydney Union and that your work may be selected to be included in the Member's Choice voting.

For more information contact Verge Gallery on +61 02 9563 6205, or email creativeawards@usu.edu.au.

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GOOD LUCK!
USU Creative Awards 2025, installation view. Photography by Jessica Maurer.
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Application form: USU Creative Awards 2026