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 held across the two gallery spaces. A special guest judge will award a $3000 pool of prize money to the two submissions that best align with the award criteria. The People’s Choice Award gives the public the chance to vote for their favourite work.