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Supporting the Next Generation of Artists
Supporting the Next Generation of Artists
The Central Otago Emerging Artist Scholarship is our annual initiative to encourage and support fresh talent in the visual arts. Valued at $5,000, the scholarship is open to emerging artists with a strong connection to Central Otago who are in the early stages of their artistic journey irrespective of age.
The Central Otago Emerging Artist Scholarship is our annual initiative to encourage and support fresh talent in the visual arts. Valued at $5,000, the scholarship is open to emerging artists with a strong connection to Central Otago who are in the early stages of their artistic journey irrespective of age.
Recipients can use the funding for professional development, whether through specialised mentoring, workshops, materials, studio rental, or exhibition costs, and will have the opportunity to exhibit at our annual Blossom Festival exhibition.
Recipients can use the funding for professional development, whether through specialised mentoring, workshops, materials, studio rental, or exhibition costs, and will have the opportunity to exhibit at our annual Blossom Festival exhibition.
For details on how to apply, including eligibility criteria, see the Terms and Conditions and Application Form below.
For details on how to apply, including eligibility criteria, see the Terms and Conditions and Application Form below.
If have any questions about the Emerging Artist Scholarship or your scholarship application, please contact Katie Robinson on 021445666 or email CentralOtagoArtSociety@gmail.com
If have any questions about the Emerging Artist Scholarship or your scholarship application, please contact Katie Robinson on 021445666 or email CentralOtagoArtSociety@gmail.com
Caitlin Shea, recipient of the 2025 Emerging Artist Scholarship.
Caitlin is now a full-time visual arts student.
2026 Emerging Artist Scholarship Terms-Conditions.pdfThe 2026 Central Otago Emerging Artist Scholarship applications are open 1 August – 6 September 2026.
Please check back here from 1 August for the application form.
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