churchie emerging art prize 2024

Medium / category: All mediums

Requirements: Works submitted must have been completed in the two years prior to the opening date of the exhibition and be the original work of the artist

Eligibility: The Prize is open to emerging Australian artists aged 18 years or older

Associated institutions: Metro Arts, Brisbane

Exhibition dates: From 22 November to 30 November 2024 at Metro Arts, Brisbane

Established in 1987, the churchie emerging art prize (‘the churchie’) is Australia’s longest running award for emerging artists. ‘the churchie’ is dedicated to promoting innovation and excellence across art and has launched the careers of some of Australia’s most renowned artists.

Each year emerging artists from across Australia are selected as finalists who present a diverse range of evocative and mesmerising artworks for the exhibition.

Awards

‘the churchie’ rewards the overall winner with $30,000. Additional prizes are also awarded.

Previous Judges
2023:

Tara McDowell: Director of Curatorial Practice and Associate Professor at Monash University

2022:

Sebastian Goldspink: Curator of the 2021 Adelaide Biennale

2021:

Rhana Devenport ONZM: Director of the Art Gallery of South Australia

2020:

Tarun Nagesh: Curator of Asian Art, Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art, Brisbane

2019:

Amy Barrett-Lennard: Director of Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA), Perth

Previous Winners and Finalists
2023:

Joel Sherwood SpringDiggermode
Winner: Major Prize

2022:

Emmaline ZanelliDynamic Drills
Winner: Major Prize

2021:

Nina Sanadze, Apotheosis
Winner: Major Prize

2020:

Emily Parsons-LordStanding Still
Winner: Major Prize

2019:

Nadia Hernández, Remezcla
Winner: Major Prize

For Artists
What you need to know

Submissions must be made by an emerging artist over the age of 18 by Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents, and can be in any medium and on any subject. The submission must be an original work by the artist, completed in the two years prior to the opening date of the exhibition (22 November 2024). Artists may submit up to 5 artworks for consideration.

Dates for your diary

Open for Entries: Entries open 22 July and close 16 September 2024

To enter, visit the prize’s website here.

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