Upstairs Gallery: Call to Artists - Emerging Artist Awards 2025

The Upstairs Art Gallery

Open daily, 10am to 4pm

Entry is free

Closed New Year's Day, Good Friday, ANZAC Day morning and Christmas Day.

Upstairs Gallery is located on Level 1 of Lopdell House

CALL TO ARTISTS: Emerging Artist Awards 2025

11 Jun 11 – 10 Aug 10 2025 | On Show 30 Aug - 21 Sep 2025

Welcome to our annual Emerging Artist Awards. This is a callout to all artists who cannot ignore their creative aspirations.

Entries are now open for all emerging artists for 2025. This year’s theme is “Life Out Loud”.
A Celebration of our Emerging Artists’ creativity, and bold expression.

In a world that often feels uncertain, heavy, and unrelenting, we want our 2025 exhibition to showcase the work of emerging artists who capture the essence of what it means to live boldly - to find colour, joy, defiance, and meaning in everyday existence. Whether through photography, painting, sculpture, or any other medium, these pieces should reflect a shared refusal to be dulled or diminished by the weight of the times.

REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 4PM ON Sunday 10 August. LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Email gallery@upstairs.org.nz with any enquiries or call 098174278.
Awards Ceremony and Opening Saturday 30 August 1pm – 3pm
On Show 30 August - 21 September, open 10am to 4pm daily.

Email gallery@upstairs.org.nz with any enquiries or phone 09 817 4278

CALL TO ARTISTS - Emerging Artist Awards 2025