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

November 2018
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Emerging Artist Award people's choice winner

News Update 16 November 2018

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.

Emerging Emerging Artist Past Winners
September 2018
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2018 Emerging Artist Award winners announced

Media Release 21 September 2018

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.

Emerging Emerging Artist Past Winners
September 2017
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2017 Emerging Artist Award winners announced

Media Release 22 September 2017

Winners of the 2017 Emerging Artist Award were announced at the exhibition launch held on Thursday 21 September in the South Perth Community Hall.

Emerging Emerging Artist Past Winners

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.