What's on
🎨Aged between 17 – 25 and dreaming of a career in the arts? We want you!
⭐️The Emerging Artist Award is back and we’re on the hunt for new talent.
🌈 This year’s theme is HUMANITY, NATURE & CREATIVITY.
🖌️ We want you to create a piece of artwork inspired by the theme for your chance to win £500, artist mentoring and a space on the 2027 Melbourne Festival Trail.
HOW TO APPLY:
📧 E-mail a proposal of the piece of work you want to create – whether it’s a painting, photography or mixed media, let us know your idea and the inspiration behind it!
🖼️ Send us three images of your recent work, and your contact details.
SEND TO:
emerging-artists-melbourne@outlook.com
Applicants must be living, studying or working in the East Midlands and aged between 17 & 25, or within three years of graduating.
The deadline for applications is 31 April 2026.
Shortlisted artists will be notified by 22 May 2026.
Work must be completed by 8 July 2026.
Judging takes place on 17 September 2026.
The awards presentation takes place on Saturday 19 September 2026, and shortlisted artists are expected to attend.
🤞🏻Good luck!
Submit your event to our directory by becoming a member of Arts Derbyshire.
Find out what’s on with the Arts Derbyshire newsletter.
Artists, creatives, cultural providers, arts and health specialists – Sign up for one of our professional mailing lists.