The New Emergence Art Prize 2025

New Emergence Art


Closing: 19th October ’25

The New Emergence Art Prize 2025 is open to artists worldwide aged 18 and over working in all media. There is no set theme and the prize champions emerging and underrepresented artists with meaningful recognition and lasting visibility. Awards are worth over £3,900 and include: £1,000 Main Award; NG Art Creative Residency (2-week artist residency in Provence, France worth £2,000); The Staedtler Award (products worth over £360); The Daler-Rowney Prize (£250 worth of materials); The New Emergence Art Founder’s Prize (£150); and The GreatArt Award (£150 worth of materials). All shortlisted artists will be featured in the online gallery. The judging panel includes Joshua Donkor, Katlego Twala and Felicity Starr, who consider concept, execution, originality, and impact when selecting winners.