HUNTER EMERGING ART PRIZE

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Hunter Emerging Art Prize is a platform for artists seeking to launch their careers and contribute to culture in our region and beyond.
ABOUT
Previously known as the Newcastle Emerging Art Prize, the Hunter Emerging Art Prize has a proud 20-year history. We changed the name in 2021 to reflect a broadened scope. The prize now clearly encourages entries from the whole Hunter Region, and with support from new sponsors now includes an Experimental section and a Youth Prize.
Emerging artists living in the local government areas of Cessnock, Dungog, Lake Macquarie, Mid Coast, Maitland, Muswellbrook, Newcastle, Port Stephens, Singleton, Upper Hunter are welcome to enter. Entries can be made online by submitting images and a statement about your work. Only finalists will be required to deliver their actual works to Newcastle Art Space for judging and exhibition.
Timeline
Entries open: 10 January 2023
Entries close: 28 February 2023
Finalist announcement: 10 March 2023
Delivery of finalists’ works: 14-18 March 2023
Winners announcement at the exhibition opening: 6-8pm Friday 31 March 2023
Prize exhibition: from 6pm 31 March-16 April 2023
Collection of unsold works: 17-21 April 2023
PRIZE MONEY
The total prize pool is more than $11,000 with prizes offered across diverse artforms.
Overall Prize: $5000 Sponsored by the Newcastle Club Foundation
The Overall Prize will be awarded to the best work across all Sections.
Youth Prize: $1000 Sponsored by the Squires Family in memory of Jody Robinson
The Youth Prize will be awards to the best work across all sections by an artist aged under 25.
People's Choice Award: $250 gift voucher Sponsored by Eckersleys
The People’s Choice Award will be based on votes received throughout exhibition from gallery visitors and online, and will be announced at the end of the exhibition