Bluethumb, Australia’s most popular online gallery, reveals its Rising Stars shortlist for 2025—a selection of 10 must-watch emerging local artists we need on our radar this year.

Infused with softness and tranquillity, the paintings of Newcastle-based visual artist Ree Hodges invite you to experience a moment of introspection.

French designer Diego Faivre brings his playful designs to Useful Objects in Melbourne—celebrating the humble and iconic suburban Aussie milk bar.

Northern Rivers-based Jedda Purchase turned her passion for ceramics into a career—Jedda Clay is a celebration of her connection and admiration for Mother Earth.

Back for its third year this October, Sydney Ceramics Market 2024 will feature more than 120 ceramicists from across NSW and ACT as a major event of Sydney Craft Week at Carriageworks, Sydney.

Presented by Saatchi Art, The Other Art Fair is set to take place 3rd to 6th October in Sydney—an extended celebration of the 100th global edition, with hundreds of emerging and independent artists participating.

Noosa-based artist Kate Florence explores connection through art and conversation; with paintings that depict everyday life through the lens of distorted memories—her new podcast, Nitty Gritty, delves deep into the underbelly of the art world.

Sydney-based artist Bronte Leighton-Dore draws inspiration from the natural landscape—her gestural and captivating artwork a process of mark-making, reflecting the world around her.

Sunshine Coast-based artist Lauren Jones’ feminine portraits and still life scenes capture beautiful moments in time.

Ditty Wheeler is an artist, creative and framer. Her gallery, Ditty Wheels, in Sydney’s northern suburbs celebrates and nurtures local emerging artists, valuing connection and community.

Bondi-based artist and recent Archibald Prize finalist Nicola Higgins explores themes of self-expression and digital identity through her figurative oil paintings.

Fostering a deep connection to place through painting, drawing, collage and ceramics, Tasmania-based artist Zoe Grey is driven by the experience of engaging with the unfamiliar.