Next date: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 | 11:00 AM to 05:00 PM
After almost 20 years, the Willoughby Art Prize returns in 2026 as the Willoughby Emerging Art Prize, celebrating the next generation of Australian artists and contemporary creative practice.
Originally established in 1983 and paused in 2007 during the construction of The Concourse, the prize marks a renewed commitment by Willoughby City Council to supporting emerging artists. The exhibition brings together a diverse selection of works across a range of disciplines, showcasing fresh perspectives, creative talent and the exciting practices shaping Australia’s emerging art scene.
With a total prize pool of $15,000, generously supported by the Civic Place Trust, the prize includes $10,000 for First Prize and $5,000 for Second Prize. The 2026 prize is judged by artists and curators Consuelo Cavaniglia and Monica Rani Rudhar.
Come and discover the finalists, explore new artistic perspectives and celebrate the return of this much-loved Willoughby arts initiative.
Art Space Gallery – The Concourse, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood, 2067, View Map
409 Victoria Avenue , Chatswood 2067
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Thursday 8 October 6 pm to 8 pm Speakers Official opening: Willoughby Mayor Tanya Taylor Judges: Consuelo Cavaniglia and Monica Rani Rudhar Visual Art Team: Evgenia Anagnostopoulou and Mon Bedwell
Artist panel: Art prizes and the state of being 'emerging'
6 pm, Thursday 29 October 2026
Join our panel as they discuss challenges and share insights into being artists and their views on emerging practices today.