25 May 2025
13 June 2025
AUD $40,000
QLD, Australia
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‘the churchie’ is Australia’s longest running art prize for emerging contemporary artists.
This national prize invites early-career artists to submit entries for a chance to be considered for a prize pool totalling over $40,000 and the opportunity to exhibit in a curated finalist exhibition. Entries are open to all emerging Australian artists over 18, regardless of age, practice or medium.
Now in its 38th year, ‘the churchie’ is dedicated to promoting innovation and excellence across all art genres, encompassing all mediums and subjects. The annual non-acquisitive prize invites artists from across Australia to submit their works for a chance to be selected to be part of the finalist’s exhibition in a professional public gallery space.
The overall winner will receive a cash prize of $30,000, generously donated by long time sponsors BSPN Architecture, which is part of the total $40,000 prize pool. ‘the churchie’ showcases a diverse range of evocative and mesmerising artworks, with a strong legacy of fostering innovation and excellence to support the future of Australian contemporary arts practice.
The prize provides an exceptional platform for career opportunities, professional development and direct engagement with the broader arts community, all aimed at championing emerging artists.
Venue: Metro Arts, West End, Brisbane
Contact: e: emergingart@churchie.com.au
Summary
1 April 2025 - 25 May 2025
26 July 2025 - 09 August 2025
30 May 2025
National Entries
Annual
The prize is judged by leading gallery directors and curators.
Emerging
Metro Arts, West End, Brisbane, Qld
QLD
Australia
AUD $40,000
$50, no commission taken.
22 April 2025
2024: Josie Alexandra - Winner ($30,000)
2023: Joel Spring - Winner ($15,000)
2022: Emmaline Zanelli - Winner ($15,000)
2021: Nina Sanadze - Winner ($15,000)
2020: Emily Parsons-Lord - Winner ($15,000)
2019: Nadia Hernandez - Winner ($15,000)
2018: Caroline Gasteen - Winner ($15,000)
2017: Abdul-Rahman Abdullah - Sam Whitely Memorial Commendation ($1,000)
2017: Pierre Mukeba - Winner ($15,000)
2016: Sara Morawetz - Winner ($15,000)
2015: Micheala Gleave - Winner ($15,000)
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