From a pool of over 500 entrants, 16 emerging artists have been selected to exhibit as finalists and be considered for prizes totalling over $40,000 in the country’s most diverse art prize for emerging contemporary artists.
Each artist was selected based on the diversity, innovation and uniqueness applied to their creation to showcase Australian contemporary art in practice. Each work of art will be displayed at the Finalist’s Exhibition from 22 to 30 November 2024, hosted at Metro Arts.
Key Dates
Exhibition Opening: 22 November
Finalists Exhibition: 22 – 30 November 2024
Prize Summary
All prizes are non-acquisitive.
Overall Prize: $30,000
Special Commendation: $5,000
Commendation: 2 prizes, each $1,500
People’s Choice Prize: $3,000
Image: Sid Pattni, ‘A fly in the milk II’.