Vicki Torr Emerging Artist prize

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.
Criteria for entered works are that they must be:

This prize is open to emerging* artists who are living in Australia.  (*those with professional experience up to five years, including students.)

Past Winners
  • 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