Emerging Artist: Award, Exhibition and Arts Program

Don't miss the biggest event in the City of South Perth cultural calendar. For young and early career artists, the Emerging Artist Award unlocks professional opportunities and provides a platform for showcasing your work.

For the community, the Emerging Artist Exhibition and Arts Program is an opportunity to immerse yourself in creativity. Visit the free exhibition, explore the works, invest in some incredible pieces, and learn new skills at an arts workshop.

More ways to explore Emerging Artist

Looking to plan your visit to South Perth for Emerging Artist? Some of the ways you can take part in Emerging Artist include:

  • Visit the free exhibition, featuring the finalists from the Emerging Artist Award.
  • Take the opportunity to invest in some great art while you're there.
  • Flex your creative muscles by enrolling in a creative workshop, or two.
  • Vote for your favourite Artwork in the People's Choice Award, sponsored by Soco Realty.

Stay in touch

Keep up with everything Emerging Artist year-round by subscribing to mySnapshot, our fortnightly newsletter. For professional artists, we encourage you to sign up to the City of South Perth Artist Directory.

Virtual exhibition

Explore the creative Emerging Artist Award entries with an online tour of the exhibition.

News Listings

December 2023
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Emerging artists showcase their brilliance

mySouthPerth Magazine | BIRAK 4 December 2023

Artists Zali Morgan and Loren Retta open up about their incredible award-winning works.

Emerging Emerging Artist Past Winners
October 2023

Ningaloo Turtle the people's choice

News Update 17 October 2023

Salter Point local Amber Bennison has taken out the SOCO Realty People's Choice Award at this year's Emerging Artist Award.

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Emerging artists on show

Media Release 6 October 2023

Local and emerging artists were on show at the City's annual Emerging Artist Awards presentation night. Zali Morgan, was the recipient of the major $5,000 prize for her seven colour reduction linocut, Birthing Site.

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Sponsors

The City of South Perth would like to thank our Emerging Artist Award sponsors.

Contact – Cultural Development

Are you interested in contributing to one of our Cultural Development initiatives? Speak to our Cultural Development team to find out how.