40 Under 40 | Emerging Artist and Artisan Exhibition

40 Under 40 | Emerging Artist and Artisan Exhibition

New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM), Armidale

NERAM is calling for entries to its new end-of-year exhibition, 40 Under 40. It's open to emerging artists and artisans under 40 living in the New England district, working in any medium. There's no set theme, so it's a chance to show your work on your own terms.

Forty works will be chosen by committee for display in NERAM's Dobell Gallery. One work may also be selected for acquisition into the NERAM Collection, with acquisition sponsored by Packsaddle Art Exhibition.

Who can enter

• Artists and artisans under 40 at the time of application
• Must reside in the New England district (NERAM's eligibility map covers a wide catchment, stretching from Boggabilla and Tenterfield in the north down through Armidale, Tamworth and Gunnedah to Maitland and Newcastle in the south — check the map for full boundaries)
• Limit of two entries per artist
• This is a selling exhibition, so all entered work must be for sale (NERAM takes 40% commission + GST)
• 2D works: max 1m x 1m including frame. Sculptures: max 1m (h) x 80cm (d) x 80cm (w)

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Key dates

• Entries open: 25 July 2026
• Entries close: 5 October 2026
• Finalists announced: 15 October 2026
• Artwork delivery to NERAM: 2–6 November 2026
• Exhibition opens: 13 November 2026, 6pm
• Exhibition closes: 7 February 2027 (see note below)

How to enter: Send a completed entry form, artist CV, up to three JPEG images of your work, and a short artist statement (100–200 words) to gallery@neram.com.au. Video entries can include a link (YouTube, Dropbox or Vimeo) instead of images.

Entries and enquiries: gallery@neram.com.au

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