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.
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Emerging Artist Award people's choice winner
A giant paste-up of the Emerging Artist Award people's choice winner was installed in the the Angelo Street underground car park this week.
2018 Emerging Artist Award winners announced
Winners of the City of South Perth’s 2018 Emerging Artist Award were announced at the Exhibition launch on Thursday 20 September. The exhibition is open to the public from Friday 21 September until Saturday 29 September, at the South Perth Community Hall.
2017 Emerging Artist Award winners announced
Winners of the 2017 Emerging Artist Award were announced at the exhibition launch held on Thursday 21 September in the South Perth Community Hall.
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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
- Phone 08 9474 0777
- Email events@southperth.wa.gov.au
