The biennial Lloyd Rees Emerging Artist Award (formally the Lloyd Rees Memorial Youth Art Award) is a national prize established in 1981 to promote and support talented emerging artists in Australia. Initiated by the Lane Cove community in honour of its long-term resident and acclaimed artist Dr Lloyd Rees, who was an advocate for getting young artists involved in the arts.
Prizes:
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First Prize: 8,000 (acquisitive) + a solo exhibition to be held alongside LREAA 2025 at Gallery Lane Cove (sponsored by Lane Cove Council)
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Highly Commended: $1,500 (sponsored by Lane Cove Art Society)
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Commended: $1,000 (sponsored by Centrehouse Inc.)
Entry Fees:
$35 for one artwork, $60 for two.
Key Dates:
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Entries close: Sunday 22 October, 11:59PM. (EXTENDED DEADLINE)
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Finalists announced: 26 October.
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Delivery of artworks: Sat 25 Nov to Fri 1 Dec.
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Finalists’ exhibition dates: 6-23 December.
