Your art, our canvas: Design the Wonderfruit 2026 water can
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Every year, Wonderfruit invites artists, designers and creative minds to transform one of the most familiar objects in The Fields into a work of art.
Carried by thousands of Wonderers throughout the festival, our aluminium water cans become more than something to drink from. They become a shared canvas, reflecting the people, ideas and experiences that shape Wonderfruit each year.
For Wonderfruit 2026, we're inviting you to create the official water can artwork inspired by three themes that sit at the heart of The Fields this year:
1. Sounds of The Fields
The Fields are alive with sound, from music and ritual to movement, nature and moments of quiet. Sound can carry stories, preserve traditions, bring people together and change the way we experience the world around us.
Read more about Sounds of The Fields.
2. Staying Rooted
As The Fields continue to grow, we remain connected to the places, people, traditions and natural systems that have shaped us. Staying Rooted is about remembering where we come from while creating space for new ideas and new beginnings.
Read more about Staying Rooted.
3. The Art of Expression
Creating and expressing are part of our nature. Across The Fields, expression takes many forms, from art and performance to movement, ritual and collective participation, opening space for new perspectives and shared experiences.
Read more about The Art of Expression.
Inspiration From The Fields
These ideas are here to inspire rather than define your creative direction. You can respond to one of these ideas, explore the connections between them, or interpret them entirely through your own perspective.
There is no need to illustrate them literally. We encourage you to think about the feelings, stories, rhythms, textures and symbols they evoke, and let your own experiences and imagination guide your expression.
If you’re looking for more inspiration to inform your design, feel free to explore:
How to enter
We welcome everyone to participate, not just graphic designers. Whether you're an illustrator, artist, maker or simply someone with an idea to share, we'd love to see your interpretation.
The selected artwork will become the official Wonderfruit 2026 water can design, carried throughout The Fields and shared by thousands of Wonderers. In addition, the selected artist will receive three complimentary Wonderfruit 2026 tickets.
Your design must be delivered using the official can design template, and you can upload your design and apply before 10 August 2026.
Timeline
Application close: 10 August 2026
Submission review and winner selection: 11–18 August
Winner notified: 19 August 2026
Design Requirements
The design must be your own original artwork, not AI generated.
The final design file must be under 10 MB. Uploads larger than this will be rejected.
Artwork must be submitted in Adobe Illustrator file format
Design submissions should be in CMYK color space, no gradient colors.
The design is limited to six colours, including black and white.
The artwork must be created using the official can design template.
Please do not alter the manufacturer's name and address, their size or font, or any icons on the template.
The selected artwork may require minor production adjustments.
Explore the ideas that resonate with you and add your own expression to the wonder of The Fields.
Thank you for your submissions
Applications have closed