Emerging Artist: Award, Exhibition and Arts Program

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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. The Emerging Artist Exhibition and Arts Program is an opportunity to celebrate art and immerse in creativity.

Submit your entry

Entries open Friday 1 August 9.00am and close Friday 29 August 2025 4.00pm.

See below for full details to submit your artwork.

The exhibition runs from Friday 10 October to Saturday 18 October 2025. More details on the award ceremony, exhibition and arts program will be available soon.

News Listings

August 2022

2022 Emerging Artist Award call for entries

News Update 2 August 2022

The City of South Perth’s 2022 Emerging Artist Award is now open for entries.

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November 2021

Artist the people's choice for second year

News Update 2 November 2021

Congratulations to Paris Wilkinson, winner of the Emerging Artist Soco Realty People’s Choice Award for 2021.

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October 2021
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Artistic talent recognised at annual awards

Media Release 15 October 2021

Winners of the 2021 City of South Perth Emerging Artist Award were announced at the opening of the 19th annual Emerging Artist Exhibition on Thursday 14 October.

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Sponsors

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

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.

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.