Artists from all over NSW are invited to enter Gosford Regional Gallery’s Emerging 2017 competition and exhibition.

The competition is open to artists aged between 18 and 30, who are asked to submit a body of work across any visual art medium. 

With over $9,000 in total prize money, the biennial competition and exhibition showcases the talents of emerging young artists across the state, giving them the opportunity to exhibit a series of works or site-specific installation at the gallery.

Gosford Regional Gallery Team Leader, Tim Braham, said Emerging 2017 is an exciting opportunity for young artists to enter and compete across any medium.

“Selected finalists will form an exhibition at Gosford Regional Gallery from Saturday 8 April until Sunday 21 May 2017,” said Mr Braham.

“This is the eighth year that we have held the Emerging competition and exhibition. It is an important part of our commitment to support young artists in the development of their practice and career.

“Many previous finalists and winners have gone on to enjoy considerable national and international success and recognition.

“The Emerging 2017 exhibition will be a great opportunity for visitors of Gosford Regional Gallery to enjoy vibrant, innovative and sometimes challenging work, as well as witnessing the emerging visual art stars of tomorrow.”

Submissions must be lodged with Gosford Regional Gallery by Friday 3 February 2017.

For further information and application details, phone 4304 7550 or visit gosford.nsw.gov.au/galleries