Gallery Foundation Emerging Artist Scholarship
The Gallery Foundation Emerging Artist Scholarship has been created to support young creatives in the Clarence Valley local government area.
The $5,000 annual scholarship aims to highlight the talents of young people, enhance connections of young emerging artists with the Grafton Regional Gallery, and advance culture in the region – a major aim of The Gallery Foundation.
The scholarship is open to graduating Year 12 students who have completed studies that year in one or more of the following subjects as part of the NSW Higher School Certificate (HSC):
- Visual arts
- Visual design (11/12)
- Ceramics
- Design & Technology
- Textile & Design
- Industrial Technology
- Photography, video, and digital imaging
Key Dates:
- Student applications open: Monday 16 June 2025
- Student applications close: Monday 15 September 2025
- Scholarship finalists notified: Friday 10 October 2025
- Awards Presentation: Wednesday 19 November 2025
Please note, students are to *SELF NOMINATE* to be in the running for the scholarship.
Applications will be submitted via the Grafton Regional Gallery website, open from Monday 16 June 2025.
For full application details and information, download:
Emerging Artist Scholarship Terms & Conditions
Please email gallery@clarence.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions.
