The Vicki Torr Memorial Fund - which underwrites the Emerging Artist Prize - was established in 1993 as a memorial to Australian glass artist Vicki Torr (1949-1992). Its purpose is to reflect Vicki’s life and work by encouraging excellence in Australian studio glass.
The Vicki Torr Memorial Fund - which underwrites the Emerging Artist Prize - was established in 1993 as a memorial to Australian glass artist Vicki Torr (1949-1992). Its purpose is to reflect Vicki’s life and work by encouraging excellence in Australian studio glass.
The Prize highlights the creativity, competence and artistry that we have in early-career artists within Australia.
The Emerging Artist Prize is a cash prize of $1,500.
Applications will be open soon.
This prize is open to emerging* artists who are living in Australia. (*those with professional experience up to five years, including students.)
- 2025 Calum Donadson
- 2022 Madeline Cardone
- 2020 Rita Kellaway
- 2018 Nadina Geary
- 2016 Clare Peters
- 2014 Gillian Tomasich
- 2012 Mikyoung Jung
- 2010 Yusuke Takemura
- 2008 Denise Pepper
- 2021 Nancy Yu
- 2019 Jessica Murtagh
- 2017 Jenny Bush
- 2015 Liz Newhan & Janine Koefoed
- 2013 Zoe Woods
- 2009 Susan Moore
- 2007 Annette Blair
- 2006 Nicole Ayliffe