MEET THE UNTAPPED EMERGING ARTISTS

The Untapped Emerging Artists Competition is dedicated to supporting the development of students, new graduates, and self-taught artists. This juried program provides free space and a platform for emerging artists to launch their artwork and make connections within the world of contemporary art.

The 2026 artists will be announced in February, but in the meantime, take a look at last year's talent below.

ABBY GOWLAND

ALISA MCRONALD

ASHLEY BEERDAT

BIANCA ARTEMIDA NAM

CHLOE BEGG

CREE TYLEE

DEEPIKAH RB

ERNESTO CABRAL DE LUNA

GABRIELLE LACOSTE

HANNA REIMER

JAKE SANTOS

LAUREN NICOLE RICE

MARINA VAN RAAY

MEERA DINH

MINA KEYKHAEI

MOLLY BERTHEAUD

NING JI

OMAR CANALES-CISNEROS

YASMIN MORA

YOMI

UNTAPPED PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD

Vote for your favourite Untapped artist at the fair. The winner of the Untapped People's Choice Award receives automatic acceptance into the next edition of the fair and $1,000 to put towards booth fees.

Pictured: Omar Canales-Cisneros , the winner of the 2025 Untapped People's Choice Award.