This paper examines the key challenges faced by emerging artists in India, including limited access to markets, professional networks, and financial stability. It explores how gatekeeping in galleries, intense competition for exposure, and the scarcity of grants and patrons restrict opportunities for new talent. The instability of freelance and teaching work further compounds these difficulties. Through analysis of current conditions and available support systems, the paper highlights the need for more inclusive, transparent, and decentralized frameworks to support emerging artists and ensure a more equitable future for India’s creative community.