The New Emergence Art Prize 2025

About the Open Call

The New Emergence Art Prize 2025 is an artist-run, online prize open to artists worldwide, welcoming all media with no set theme. It champions emerging and underrepresented artists, offering meaningful recognition and lasting visibility. Awards worth over £3,750 are distributed, including a £1,000 cash prize for the winner. All shortlisted artists will be featured in an online gallery. Prizes also include a 2-week artist residency in Provence, France, and art material awards from Staedtler, Daler-Rowney, and GreatArt. Judges consider concept, execution, originality, and impact when selecting shortlist and winners.

What is Offered

New Emergence Art Prize: Winner - £1,000. NG Art Creative Residency: Emerging Artist Award - 2 week artist residency in Provence, France (value £2,000). Hosted by NG Art Creative at the historic Moulin de Gréoux. The Staedtler Award - Staedtler products worth over £360. The Daler-Rowney Prize (£250 worth of Daler-Rowney materials). The New Emergence Art - Founder’s Prize (£150). The GreatArt Prize (£75 worth of GreatArt materials). All shortlisted artists will be featured in our online gallery.

Requirements

Up to 3 artworks may be entered per artist. JPG only, max size 2MB each. Include your full name and the artwork title in the JPG title (e.g. John Smith_Artwork Title).

How to Apply

Step 1 – Prepare your files: Up to 3 artworks may be entered per artist. JPG only, max size 2MB each. Include your full name and the artwork title in the JPG title (e.g. John Smith_Artwork Title). Step 2 – Pay your entry fee: Select one of the options to pay your entry fee. After payment, you will be redirected to the submission form to upload your artworks and complete your entry. Step 3 – Submit your artworks: Complete the submission form by uploading one image per entry and entering the details required. You will see a success message once your submission has gone through and you will receive a confirmation email.