Emergent 2026
Applications now open.
Applications close 18 October 2026 for Exhibition & Film Screening.
Applications close 30 November for Performance.
Each year, Emergent presents the next wave of artists, designers, photographers, filmmakers and performing artists from the City of Casey and southeast region. The outstanding talent of VCE unit 3 and 4 and second year VET Certificate 2 students is showcased in a professional setting at Bunjil Place through an exhibition, performance and film screening.
- Emergent 2026: Graduate Exhibition will be held in Bunjil Place Studio in February 2027. The exhibition will feature work by art, design and media students.
- Emergent 2026: Graduate Short Film and Animation Screening will be held in Bunjil Place Plaza in February 2027. The film screening will feature films by media students.
- Emergent 2026: Graduate Performance will be held in Bunjil Place Theatre in February 2027. The showcase will feature performances by music, dance and drama students.
Emergent 2026 accepts applications from students undertaking VCE scored and unscored, VET, VCEVM and International Baccalaureate. See below for eligible subject areas.
How to apply
Entry to Emergent 2026 is FREE and open to students who live, study or work in the City of Casey, or have a significant connection to the City of Casey (i.e. participation in a sporting team, dance school, family etc.)
Local students studying the subjects listed below in 2026 are encouraged to submit their end of year artworks/projects/performances for consideration in the Emergent 2026 season, presented at Bunjil Place in February 2027.
Apply Now:
Applications can be submitted via the online portals below.
Applications are now open.
Applications close for the Exhibition and Film Screening 11.59pm 18 October 2026.
Applications close for the Performance 11.59pm 30 November 2026.
Art Making and Exhibiting, Art Creative Practice, VET Visual Art, Visual Communication and Design, Product Design and Technology, VET Fashion and Media students apply for Emergent 2026: Graduate Exhibition here.
Media and VET Screen and Media students apply for Emergent 2026: Graduate Short Film and Animation here.
- Drama, Theatre Studies, Music, VET Music, Dance and VET Dance students apply for Emergent 2026: Graduate Showcase here.
Eligible subjects
VCE Units 3 & 4:
- Art Making and Exhibiting
- Art Creative Practice
- Media
- Visual Communication and Design
- Product Design and Technology
- Drama
- Theatre Studies
- Dance
- Music Style and Composition
- Music Performance
- Music Investigation
- VCE VET Music Industry (Performance)
- VCE VET Music Industry (Sound Production)
- VCE VET Dance
- VCE VET Apparel, Fashion and textiles
- VCE VET Visual Art
- VCE VET Screen and Media
International Baccalaureate:
- Art, Design, Media, Dance, Music or Theatre
VCE-VM:
- Art, Media, Dance, Music, Theatre
If you have any questions or queries, please contact bunjilplace@casey.vic.gov.au.
