Emerging Artist: Award, Exhibition and Arts Program

The City of South Perth's biggest cultural event returns in 2025, providing a platform for young and early-career artists to showcase their talents, unlock professional opportunities and connect with the community. For the community, the Emerging Artist Exhibition and Arts Program is an opportunity to immerse yourself in creativity.

Entries open Friday 1 August. The exhibition opens Friday 10 October

Stay in touch

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

Virtual exhibition

Explore the creative 2024 Emerging Artist Award entries with an online tour of the exhibition.

News Listings

August 2024
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Calling all emerging artists: Showcase your talent at the City of South Perth Emerging Artist Award

Media Release 6 August 2024

The City of South Perth is thrilled to announce the return of its highly anticipated Emerging Artist Exhibition and Arts Program for 2024. This is your chance to step into the spotlight and present your work to the community. Entries are now open, providing an exciting opportunity for young and emerging artists to shine.

EAA Emerging
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.

EAA

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.