Entries now open until
Mon 5 Oct
Ahoy, Argonauts! Our annual competition for creative kids is back with an epic new theme. Are you ready to join Jason and his crew on their hunt for the Golden Fleece?
The crew of the Argo included some of the boldest and bravest heroes in Greek mythology. Do you like swift Atalanta? Strong Herakles? Musical Orpheus? Or perhaps there's another ancient hero you admire?
The Argonauts Club wants your help capturing these heroes, using the power of art. Painting, drawing, collage, photography... choose any visual medium you like to show your interpretation of this year's theme, Hellenic Superheroes. You could be inspired by the story of Jason and the Argonauts, or any other hero from Greek mythology.
Then simply take a photo or scan of your artwork and submit it using the form below – entries are now open until 5PM Monday 5 October 2026. In the meantime, you can follow the Hellenic Museum for heroic facts and updates, or explore the 2025 Expedition Archive to see how adventurers tackled last year's creative quest.
Good luck on your heroic art-venture!
Prizes & Award Ceremony
Prizes will be awarded to the First Place and Runner Up entries across three categories: Levels P–3, Levels 4–6 & Levels 7–8.
Runner Up
An ultimate art supply kit and a Hellenic Museum family membership
First Place
An ultimate art supply kit to
continue your artistic adventures,
a Hellenic Museum prize pack,
and a Hellenic Museum family membership worth $120
These lucky winners will be announced in Term 4 and presented with their prizes at a special ceremony, hosted at the Hellenic Museum on a date to be announced.
Prizes generously sponsored by Directed Technologies
The Rules
Each participant can submit one artwork. It can be in any visual medium, but must be the participant's own work, and must not contain any AI-generated or copyrighted material. Group entries and video entries are not allowed.
Artworks on paper must use a standard size (e.g. A4 or A3) and leave 1–2cm of space around the edge. (This helps us with displaying the winning entries at the Hellenic Museum!) You can download a printable A4 or A3 guide here.
Entries must be submitted through the below form by 5PM Mon 5 October 2026. Late entries will not be considered.
Judging Criteria
Entries will be judged by a panel of Hellenic Museum staff, including members of the Education & Curatorial Teams. These judges will not only be looking for technically skilled art – they'll also be searching for original and creative interpretations of the 'Hellenic Superheroes' theme. When crafting your entry, consider:
Creativity
& Originality
Does the artwork show a new and interesting perspective?
Relevance
To The Theme
How does the artwork address the theme of the competition?
Concept
Does the artwork convey a clear idea or story?
Classroom Connections
Ahoy, educators! Entering the Golden Fleece Competition is a great way to explore History and Visual Arts with your students.
Browse our Education Resources for ideas on using the Golden Fleece Competition in your classroom, information about curriculum links, or to access free downloadable resources.
Ready to set sail?
Submit your artwork here!
We're here to help!
If you have any questions about the Golden Fleece Competition, please contact the Hellenic Museum.