Hunter Emerging Art Prize

This exhibition features work by Hunter based emerging artists across ceramics, sculpture, painting, photography, and experimental practice. The Hunter Emerging Art Prize 2026 (HEAP) is the leading art prize for emerging artists in the Hunter.

This year acknowledges 25 years of HEAP and this year they have a New Disability Inclusion Section Prize which is supported by the Lee Family in memory of Fina Lee. ​

This prize is not possible without the support of the following amazing sponsors Maclean's Booksellers, Pettigrew, Wilton, Lemke Stewart, Stevens Conveyancing , This is Not Art, HIC Services, Clay Room, BJs Workwear, Bevan Leach Physiotherapy, theLee Family in Memory of Fina Lee, the Squires Family in Memory of Jody Robinson and Newcastle Art Space