40 Under 40 | Emerging Artist and Artisan Exhibition | New England
July 25 @ 8:00 am - October 5 @ 5:00 pm
FREE
NERAM is pleased to announce our end of year exhibition, 40 under 40. This exhibition is open to emerging artists and artisans in New England under the age of 40 working in any medium. With no set theme this is an opportunity for artists and artisans to showcase their authentic creative voice without restriction.
This exhibition will include the opportunity for an artist’s work to be selected by committee for acquisition into the NERAM Collection.
Acquisition sponsored by
40 works will be chosen by committee for display in the exhibition. Selected artists announced 15th of October 2026.
Key Dates
- Entries open – 25th July 2026 Download Entry Form
- Entries close – 5th October 2026
- Finalist’s announced – 15th October 2026
- Artworks to be delivered to NERAM – 2nd to 6th of November
- Install of exhibition – 9th – 13th of November
- Exhibition opening event and announcement of acquisition – 13th November 6pm
- Exhibition Closes – 7th February 2027 4pm
Criteria for an emerging artist
An “emerging artist” is a creator in the early stages of their professional career who has begun to build a consistent body of work, a budding audience, and initial public recognition.
The artist does not yet have a broad, sustained market presence, representation by major galleries, or an extensive, nationally recognized exhibition and review history.
Entry requirements and information
Artist must be under 40 at the time of application.
Artist must reside in the New England district. See map.
Limit of 2 entries per artist.
All work, if selected, must include installation materials and equipment such as D Rings. NERAM can and will provide plinths, hanging wires and display cases.
Work must be clearly marked on the back with the artist’s name and address and the title of the work.
Work must not be wet when submitted.
Complex artworks, such as multi-panel paintings, must be delivered with printed installation instructions and appropriate reference photography.
Artists are responsible for organisation and cost of transport and insurance of works to and from NERAM.
2D works must not exceed 1m x 1m including frame.
Sculptures must not exceed 1m (h) x 80cm (d) x 80cm (w).
Artist CV required with application as a Word or PDF file
Image of works must be supplied as Jpegs.
For video entries, provide a link to your video (for example, on YouTube, Dropbox or Vimeo)
Sale price of artwork: your artwork must be for sale. Please list the sale price on your entry form. Please be aware that NERAM takes a 40% commission + GST.
Entries and enquiries to be sent to gallery@neram.com.au
Your Entry Check List
- Artist CV – to be supplied as a PDF or Word Doc.
- Images of work, maximum 3. To be supplied as Jpegs.
- Completed and signed entry form to be supplied as a PDF or Word Doc. this includes a section for a short Artist Statement / Bio – A few lines about yourself, your practice and the work specifically. Approx 100 – 200 words.
Download your ENTRY FORM
