For early career and young artists, the Emerging Artist Award offers a unique platform to elevate your art practice and unlock professional opportunities. Get your work seen, meet your peers and learn from experienced mentors.

Emerging Artist Award has a prize pool of over $15,000.

Emerging Artist Award $5,000 | Sponsored by Rosalin Sadler

Open to all Artists. City of South Perth major prize award for the most outstanding Artwork. The winner also receives an Exhibition Opportunity at Heritage House, courtesy of South Perth Historical Society. 

Local Theme Award $1,000 | Sponsored by Karalee on Preston

Open to Artists whose Artwork depicts the City of South Perth environment, lifestyle, personalities or landmarks.

Resident Award $1,000 | Sponsored by Geoff Baker MLA

Open to Artists who live in the City of South Perth.

Secondary School Artist Award $1,000 | Sponsored by Preston Street IGA

Open to Artists aged 12 to 17 years of age when entries close.

Young Artist Award $1,000 | City of South Perth

Open to Artists between 18 and 25 years of age when entries close. 

First Nations Artist Award $1,000 | Sponsored by John Curtin Gallery

Open to First Nations Artists. 

Painting Award $1,000
| Sponsored by White Frame

Open to Artists whose Artwork is painted in oils, acrylics, watercolour, pastels and two-dimensional (2D) mixed media works on canvas or board. 

Sculpture/Textiles Award $1,000 
| Sponsored by Liquor Barons on Angelo

Open to Artists whose Artwork is three-dimensional (3D) or creative textile-based.

Works on Paper Award $1,000
| Sponsored by Allan Herbert Sadler

Open to Artists whose Artwork includes prints, photography, drawings, collage and two-dimensional (2D) mixed-media works on paper. 

People’s Choice Award $1,000 | Sponsored by SOCO Realty

Awarded to the Artist whose Artwork receives the most public votes during the Exhibition.

The Emerging Artist Exhibition provides an opportunity to celebrate the arts and our community.

2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition

Explore the 2024 entries with an online tour.

Our Emerging Artist Arts Program is a great way for the community to get involved and celebrate art. It's also an opportunity for emerging and professional artists to meet peers, discuss work, and participate in an open discussion about the arts as a practice and profession. 

Details about our upcoming arts program events will be available soon.