2025 Art, Craft & Cookery Showbag Design Competition

Melbourne Royal is thrilled to invite talented students from schools and universities across Victoria to participate in an exciting design challenge! This is a rare opportunity for students to apply their artistic skills and creativity in a real-world context, with a chance to win amazing prizes and see their work displayed at one of Melbourne’s most iconic events.

About the Competition:
The Art, Craft & Cookery Showbag has been a coveted, collectible item since its inception in 2013, when it debuted with a winning design from an RMIT BA Textile student. For the first time in 2024, the competition was opened up to a number of additional universities across Melbourne. The winning design will be printed on 500 showbags and will include the designer's name/signature and space for individual numbering.

We are seeking an original design that:

• Captures the essence of art, craft, and cookery.
• Appeals to our target audience, including mothers, young artists, and retirees.
• Works beautifully on a square-shaped canvas tote made from raw canvas, using a two-colour print in two colourways.

Why Participate?

• The winning design will be featured on a product available at the 2025 Melbourne Royal Show Makers Pavilion, reaching 500 buyers and many more visitors.
• Gain real-world experience designing a marketable product.
• Prizes:
• 1st Prize: $750 and 2x general admission tickets to the Melbourne Royal Show (design used).
• 2nd Prize: $250 (design not used).
• A unique addition to your portfolio that showcases your skills to future employers.

For more details, please refer to the design brief linked below.

Submission Details:
Design proposal submissions should include:

• Name
• Email
• Contact Number
• Course of Study
• School of Study

Submissions can be sent by students or on their behalf by teachers to artcraftcookery@melbourneroyal.com.au by 9am (AEDT), Monday, March 31 2025.

We look forward to seeing your creative designs!