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. 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 and complete the form to submit your artwork entry.

The award ceremony will be held on Thursday 9 October 2025. The exhibition then 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

July 2020
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Are you an emerging artist?

Media Release 14 July 2020

The Emerging Artist Awards provide upcoming artists with the opportunity to exhibit their work to the wider community,

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November 2019
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Emerging Artist Award People’s Choice winner announced

News Update 6 November 2019

Congratulations to the 2019 Emerging Artist Award People’s Choice winner Cameron Richards who took out the $500 Soco Realty prize.

EAA Emerging Emerging Artist Past Winners
October 2019
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2019 Emerging Artist Award winners announced

Media Release 18 October 2019

Winners of the City of South Perth 2019 Emerging Artist Award were acknowledged at Thursday's opening event.

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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.