The Churchie National Emerging Art Prize 2018

Overview

For the past three years, wandering through QUT Art Museum at this time of year has proven the artistic equivalent of peering into a crystal ball. On the George Street gallery's walls, you can see the future — of the art world. Given that The Churchie National Emerging Art Prize is all about rewarding up-and-coming talent, that's hardly surprising. Today's participants are tomorrow's stars, whether or not they emerge victorious.

Indeed, Caroline Gasteen won the prize in 2018 with a series of three oil paintings; however she's in very good company, 38 of which are part of the exhibition. Until November 8, the efforts of four prize winners and all 35 other finalists will be on display from Tuesday to Sunday, as whittled down from more than 1000 submissions.

Image: Min Wong. Too fit to quit 2017. Neon lighting. Courtesy the artist.