ENTRY FORM

Since 2003, EMERGING has run as a biennial art award to support early-career artists develop their practice. Entries are open to artists across New South Wales aged 18 to 30. The exhibition of the Emerging finalists provides an opportunity for the selected artists to develop and exhibit a new or existing body of work at Gosford Regional Gallery. The prize supports artists who work in non-traditional mediums and a wide range of installation-based practices to present their artwork to a regional gallery audience.

For early career artists, opportunities to gain recognition and experience within a professional gallery setting is essential to building a sustainable and fruitful career in the contemporary arts.

Emerging 2025 is the eleventh time the competition has been held and we are pleased to offer the $5,000 prize and continue our commitment to provide opportunities for young artists.

Accepted submissions will receive $1,000 for the development of new work or presentation of existing work, with one submission being awarded a $5,000 Emerging Prize, announced at the exhibition opening on 27 June 2025.

IMPORTANT DATES

17 March 2025 - Selected submissions announced

27 June 2025 - Award announcement and exhibition opening event

28 June 2025 - Exhibition opens

24 August 2025 - Exhibition closes

Artists must be available to assist installation of their work within these dates -

Week one - 19 and 20 June 2025

Week two - 23, 24, 25 and 26 June 2025

Terms and conditions.

To be eligible applicants must have turned 18 on or after March 3, 2013 and not be older than 30 on March 3, 2025

Applicants must be residents of NSW

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM BELOW TO ENTER.

Submissions must be lodged by 4pm Monday March 3, 2025