Emerge Youth Art Awards 2026

The City of Nedlands is happy to announce that the Emerge Youth Art Awards is returning to Tresillian Arts Centre in 2026. Now in its 14^th year, the award provides outstanding opportunities for exposure and celebration to young artists and is open to any West Australian artist between the ages of 12 – 25 years old.

This is the biggest event in the City's youth program, attracting emerging young artists from across the state to showcase and celebrate their talent for a public audience. Enter the awards as an artist for an opportunity to have your work recognised by our judges with one of several cash prizes.

For our local community, the exhibition is an opportunity to immerse yourself in creativity while supporting young and early career artists. The exhibition will be free to view at the City's much-loved Tresillian Arts Centre and visitors will be given the opportunity to vote for their favourite piece in the People's Choice Award.

Sponsors

Thank you to our Emerge Youth Art Awards category sponsors for their generous support, helping to nurture and celebrate the next generation of creative talent:

City of Nedlands

Jacksons Drawing Supplies

Oxlades Art Supplies

Art & Craft World 

Important info for Emerge entrants

Need more info?

Please contact Tessa Dorotich, Community Development Officer Arts & Culture via email: tresillian.exhibitions@nedlands.wa.gov.au

Emerge Youth Art Awards 2025 prize winners

Judges 2026 (Coming Soon)

Check out past entries for some inspiration!