Exit Art competition showcasing Territory talent
On Friday 13 February 2026 we celebrated 59 of the Territory’s most talented high school artists, recognising their creativity at the Exit Art awards ceremony.
The annual collaboration between the Department of Education and Training, and the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) showcases outstanding student works including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, film, animation, architecture, fashion and contemporary craft – highlighting the impressive skills emerging from Territory classrooms.
Now in its 22nd year, Exit Art provides a professional gallery platform for students, giving them the opportunity to exhibit their work created in 2025 as part of the Stage 2 NT Certificate of Education and Training.
Congratulations to all the incredible artists whose creativity, courage and vision are shaping the future of art in the Territory. We are so proud of their achievements.
The Exit Art exhibition is open to the public from now until the end of May. For all of the details, visit MAGNT’s Facebook page.
Introducing this year’s Exit Art winners:
- MAGNT Foundation Award - Montefiore Forrest-McMinn from Centralian Senior College
- Tactile Arts Craft Award – Viet Tran, Artnwere from Centralian Senior College
- Darwin Visual Arts Award – Natasha Leefrom Darwin High School
- Jacksons Drawing Award – Ashley Samaritafrom McKillop College
- Art Educators of the Northern Territory Award – Tadhg McQuillan from Darwin High School
- Art Educators of the Northern Territory Award – Gabriella Sanders from Palmerston College
- Darwin Street Art Festival Award – Wren Fisher-Kendell from Darwin High School
- Australian Teachers of Media NT Award – Sidney Harris from Darwin High School
- Minister’s Choice Award - Sophie Kuswadi from Darwin High School
- NXT Gen ARTS Grant Award - Austin Armstrong from Darwin High School.
