It is our pleasure to present the tenth annual Emerging Artist Award.
The Emerging Artist Award at fortyfivedownstairs is a proven catalyst for ongoing recognition and professional development and allows audiences the privilege of accessing early-career works by exciting emerging artists. Entry is open to anyone in an early stage of their career wishing to submit a work that has not previously been exhibited in another art prize.
A selection of works will be chosen for a two-week exhibition from 8 July – 19 July 2025 held across our two gallery spaces at 45 Flinders Lane. A special guest judge will award a $3000 pool of prize money to the two submissions that best align with the award criteria. As well, the People’s Choice Award gives the public the chance to vote for their favourite work.
The Emerging Artist Award 2025 is proudly supported by Equity Trustees Charitable Foundation – The Cuming Bequest, Future Leaders, Bambra Press and MSC Signs.
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