Basil Sellers Artventure Prize Finalists 2017

The Basil Sellers Artventure Prize, part of the SALA (South Australian Living Artists) Festival, has inspired SA kids to get creative by drawing and painting their chosen “Hero.”

Winning artworks will be displayed on the Telstra Plaza big screens at Adelaide Oval, giving these young artists an unforgettable experience of seeing their work showcased in such a public way.

Meet the 2017 Finalists

I’m excited to announce the 15 finalists (5 from each category), chosen by Kirsty Shadiac and Basil Sellers.

🎨 Junior Primary

• “My Mum” — Sadie, age 7

• “My Great Grandpa” — Ashleigh, age 6

• “Emma” — Harley, age 6

• “Eddie Betts” — Advit, age 7

• “Ready to Get the Robbers” — Luca, age 7

🎨 Middle Primary

• “Super Dad” — Ethan, age 10

• “My Dad” — Pria, age 9

• “Eddie in Action” — Joshua, age 9

• “Messi” — Allegra, age 9

• “Valerie” — Michaela, age 10

🎨 Upper Primary

• “Bethany Hamilton” — Lily-Rose, age 11

• “Nana” — Arnav, age 11

• “Alycia Burton” — Ashley, age 14

• “Delta Goodrem” — Miranda, age 14

• “Amelia Earhart” — Melody, age 11

The Prizes

There are 3 amazing prize packs up for grabs, each including:

• 🎁 Artventure Art Pack

• 📱 iPad

• 🎨 Artventure Lifetime Licence

• 🎟️ Adelaide Oval Roof Climb Tickets OR Adelaide Oval Tour

• 🌟 Winning artwork displayed on the Telstra Plaza Big Screens at Adelaide Oval

Teacher Prize: $200 Westfield Voucher

How to Vote

All finalist artworks have been uploaded to our Facebook Page .

👉 The artwork from each category with the most “likes” by 5pm ACST on Sunday 20th August 2017 will be crowned the winner.

Head to Facebook, browse the album, and cast your vote for your favourite young artist!

Celebrating Young Artists

This prize is not just about winning — it’s about celebrating creativity, courage, and imagination in South Australian children. The diversity of heroes chosen by the finalists shows how kids are inspired by the people around them, from family members and sports stars to global icons.

We can’t wait to see which artworks the community loves most!

Happy days,
Kirsty