Up to 1 in 7* Australian women+ are living with endometriosis, affecting countless lives - yours, your loved ones, or someone you may know. This often invisible chronic condition can leave people feeling isolated, misunderstood, and unseen.

Now is your chance to put the ME in endoMEtriosis and share your unique story, your voice, and your perspective. Through the power of art, we can make the invisible visible, by highlighting real lived experiences, connecting with others and building a stronger community to advocate for those living with endometriosis. 

The endoMEtriosis Art Competition is returning for 2026 and you're invited to express your journey through creative expression. Whether you’re living with endometriosis, supporting someone who is, or impacted by it in any way, your voice matters. Your story matters.

By contributing to the endoMEtriosis Art Competition, you’ll become a catalyst for change, helping to drive national conversations and action for more inclusive, supportive workplaces for people with endometriosis.

Enter now!

The 2026 endoMEtriosis Art Competition is officially open.

If endometriosis has touched your life, we encourage you to share your story through art. All skill levels are welcome – whether you're a seasoned artist, or picking up a brush for the first time, we want to see your story.

How to participate:

  • Create one piece of art that captures the unseen reality of living with endometriosis. Be it the indescribable pain you can’t put into words, the silent struggles, the hidden resilience, the triumphs, or anything in between. Let your creativity flow in whatever way feels true to you.

  • Tell us the story behind your art in up to 300 words, and a short audio or video narrative.

Accepted art forms include:

Paintings, drawings, photography, digital art, poetry and sculptures. Entries should not exceed 100cm x 100cm in size and AI-generated images will not be accepted, as this competition is focused on personal, original expression.

Our esteemed jury will shortlist winners based on the following criteria:

  • Creativity and originality: How uniquely and innovatively does your artistic expression reveal the unseen aspects of endometriosis? 
  • Challenging perceptions: How effectively does your art challenge existing assumptions or misconceptions about endometriosis by highlighting the unseen truths?
  • Emotional impact: How powerfully does your art evoke emotions and connect with the audience?

What can i win?

There are 4 prizes available:

First Place Prize: $7500
Second Place Prize: $5000
Under 18's Prize: $2500
People's Joice Award: $1000

This is more than just a prize - your art will play a key role in driving action for the endometriosis community! By sharing your voice in this powerful way, you'll help increase understanding of the realities of living with endometriosis, challenge existing perceptions and advocate for more inclusive, supportive workplaces for those living with endometriosis.

How to enter

1

Capture your masterpiece

Take a photo of your artwork and upload it below. Be sure to title your piece and keep the original safe in case it’s shortlisted for display.

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Share your story

Upload up to 300 words and a short video or audio file (no longer than 2 minutes) explaining the inspiration behind your creation. You may consider including details such as:

  • How old were you when you first experienced symptoms and first received a diagnosis?
  • How has endometriosis effected your social life, work life and/or relationships?
  • What assumption or misconception about endometriosis does your artwork reveal and how has this impacted your life personally?
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Stay connected

Follow the competition and sponsors on social media for updates on the exhibition.

Key dates

Submission deadline:

12 Jan 2026

Winners shortlisted:

By 6 February 2026

Shortlisted artwork delivery:

23 Feb 2026

Exhibition and awards ceremony:

March 2026 (date TBC)

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endoMEtriosis Art Competition is presented by

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For more information on endometriosis, support, and resources, visit QENDO.org.au

If you have any questions about the competition, feel free to reach out to QENDO - info@qendo.org.au

Together, we can put the ME in endoMEtriosis, amplify the voices of those impacted, and spark real change.

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