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

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.

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November 2016
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Emerging Artist Award People's Choice announced

News Update 4 November 2016

The 2016 Emerging Artist Award has concluded for its 14th year and the City is proud to announce winner of the SOCO Realty People's Choice Award.

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October 2016
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2016 Emerging Artist Award winners announced

Media Release 21 October 2016

Winners of the 2016 Emerging Artist Award were announced at the exhibition launch held on Thursday 20 October 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

Are you interested in contributing to one of our Cultural Development initiatives? Speak to our Cultural Development team to find out how.