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Arts Tasmania

Emerging artists

These resources may be useful for emerging artists.

Awards and prizes

Australian/Vogel Literary Award
Presented for unpublished manuscripts by a writer under the age of 35. The award offers publication by Allen and Unwin and prize money totalling $20,000.

Churchie National Emerging Art Prize
Prize available across five categories of paintings, works on paper, photography and sculpture. Finalists from all Australian states and territories will be pre-selected with the overall winner rewarded with a $15 000 cash prize.

Samstag International Visual Arts Scholarship
Awards substantial funds annually for a number of scholarships that enable visual artists to study and develop their artistic capacities, skills and talents outside of Australia.

Southern Cross Young Achiever awards
One of the Southern Cross Young Achiever Awards, the Bokprint Arts & Cultural Development Award is for any artist 28 years and under.

Information and resources

Arts Tasmania's newsletter
A monthly e-newsletter highlighting the latest Tasmanian, national and international arts opportunities as well as industry news.

ArtsHub
A subscription-based online resource for Australian arts workers including news, opportunities and job listings.

Membership organisations and peak bodies

Melbourne Fringe
Leading organisation for the independent arts in Victoria, that provides support, professional development, advocacy and presentation opportunities.

Opportunities

Contemporary Art Tasmania (CAT) - Curatorial Mentorship
A professional development opportunity is offered annually and allows the recipient to develop and realise an exhibition at CAST under the guidance of CAST staff.

Cordite Poetry Review
Published bi-annually, Cordite Poetry Review showcases the work of emerging and established Australian poets, while fostering links with an international audience.

Next Wave Festival
A biennial festival and artist development organisation presenting genre-busting new works by the next wave of Australian artists.

Stompin Youth Dance Company
Based in Launceston, Stompin Youth Dance Company is for 14 to 26 year olds who are interested in generating dance that links regional youth culture with contemporary performing arts practices.

Triple J Unearthed
Allows unsigned artists to upload their music and be heard by the public. It also allows listeners to create playlists, submit reviews and download podcasts.