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the churchie emerging art prize
Australia’s longest-running prize for emerging artists.
Dates
22 - 30 Nov 2024Galleries
Gallery OneGallery Two
Window Gallery
Gallery Opening Hours
- Monday – Friday | 10:00am – 5:00pm
- Saturday | 12:00pm – 4:00pm
The galleries are closed Sundays and public holidays.
Times subject to change.
Established in 1987, the churchie emerging art prize (‘the churchie’) is Australia’s longest running award for emerging artists.
‘the churchie’ is dedicated to promoting innovation and excellence across art and has launched the careers of some of Australia’s most renowned artists. Metro Arts is proud to host this prestigious Australian Art Prize and Exhibition for 2024.
Each year emerging artists from across Australia are selected as finalists who present a diverse range of evocative and mesmerising artworks for the exhibition. Finalists for the 2024 prize were announced on Friday, 11 October and are featured below.
Opening Night
Visitors are invited to attend ‘the churchie’ opening night on Friday 22nd November from 6:00pm.
Image caption: Marion Abraham, Joyride (series). Photography Rémi Chauvin. Courtesy of Contemporary Art Tasmania and Sullivan+Strumpf.
The artists
Chrystal Rimmer
Chun Yin Rainbow Chan
Claire Ellis
Edwina McLennan
Joel Arthur
Josie Alexandra
Josina Pumani
Marion Abraham
Melissa Stannard
Ming Liew
Nicholas Smith
Nick Breedon
Prita Tina Yeganeh
Samantha Dennis
Shannon O'Hara
Sid Pattni
Acknowledgements
