Sam Cranstoun: You Are Neither Here Nor There
Leading Queensland artist and ‘rogue archivist’ Sam Cranstoun‘s first decade work is now available in print, launching at the Institute of Modern Art. Curator Hamish Sawyer chats with Sam Cranstoun about the new…
Outer Space x Composite: Video Commission
Outer Space and Composite: Moving Image Agency invite proposals from emerging Queensland-based artists working in video, experimental film, and screen-based practices for a unique development and presentation opportunity. The selected…
Miguel Villanueva: Transitory Stories
Transitory Stories is an exhibition centred around a large-scale linocut print by Chilean-born, Australian-based artist Miguel (Andy) Villanueva. Previously exhibited as part of the 2024 Burnie Print Prize in Tasmania,…
Aaron Butt: NEAR ENOUGH (IS GOOD ENOUGH) II
NEAR ENOUGH (IS GOOD ENOUGH) II explores Australian photographer Frank Hurley’s documentation of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1914–1917), led by Ernest Shackleton, which aimed to cross the Antarctic continent. After…
Judy Watson: Skeletons
skeletons is an invitation to explore an alternative national narrative. Responding to the Queensland State Archives collection, Waanyi artist Judy Watson opens the closet doors to Australia’s skeletons. She uncovers…
Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Precinct Public Art Tours
Art, History and Change: Step into Brisbane’s Story at Queen’s Wharf Brisbane After a sold-out summer debut, Museum of Brisbane, in partnership with The Star Brisbane and Queen’s Wharf Brisbane,…
Collecting the Future: 50 Years of the Griffith University Art Collection
Griffith University Art Museum (GUAM) presents Collecting the Future: 50 Years of the Griffith University Art Collection, a landmark exhibition running from 29 May to 16 August 2025. Celebrating the…
Gorgon De'Lisle: Of Woman, Love and Beauty
A body of work close to Gordon’s heart was a project of figure studies which he called Of Woman, Love and Beauty. In Gordon’s words: “This book is a…
How to document your artwork with Louis Lim
Knowing how to photograph your work well is a crucial skill for any artist or creative. In this free professional development workshop, photographer Louis Lim will guide participants through simple,…
Round the Block: Blak Dot Moving Image Callout
Blak Dot Gallery is inviting First Nations and BIPOC artists working in video or moving image to take part in Round the Block—a six-week public screening series designed to transform…
Screen Printing Workshop with Maria Emilia Sauri
Discover the art of screen printing in this two-day, hands-on workshop led by artist Maria Emilia Sauri. Whether you’re completely new or looking to refine your skills, this workshop is…
TOKAS Residency Programs 2026
Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS) invites applications for its 2026 Residency Programs, offering three distinct opportunities: International Creator Residency Program (for international artists) Curator Residency Program (for international curators) Research…
Jake Walker: The Bottle
In The Bottle, I subvert still life beyond its traditional role as a static study of objects. The bottles, though familiar as everyday domestic forms, become figures with human qualities. They…
Guido Maestri: Portals
Jan Murphy Gallery is proud to present Portals, a new exhibition by Guido Maestri. After spending many years living in the city, Maestri has recently returned to Pittwater—an area where…
Painting with Aaron Butt
Join artist Aaron Butt, winner of the 2024 Moreton Bay Art Prize, for an engaging afternoon workshop focused on painting techniques across non-white surfaces. In this hands-on, beginner-friendly session, Aaron…
Max Athans wins 2025 Jeremy Hynes Award
The Institute of Modern Art is pleased to announce Max Athans as the eighth and final recipient of the Jeremy Hynes Award, which has run since 2009 thanks to the generous bequest…
Clayton Utz Art Award
Open exclusively to Queensland-based artists (or with strong connection), this prestigious award offers a $20,000 winner’s prize plus exhibition space for finalists at Lethbridge Gallery in Brisbane. Past editions have…
Eckersley’s Art & Craft Prize
To mark 60 years of creative excellence, Eckersley’s launches its inaugural Art & Craft Prize, offering a $25,000 prize pool ($20K first prize, $4K second, $1K third). It’s open to…
Wendy Sharpe
Wendy Sharpe (b.1960, Sydney) is a major Australian figurative artist who divides her time between living and working in her two studios in Sydney and Paris. Sharpe is known for…
Guan Wei: Journey to the West
Guan Wei was born in Beijing in 1957 and graduated from the Department of Fine Arts at Beijing Capital University in 1986. He first came to Australia in 1989, and…
Elliot Watson: Density
This body of work spans two years of my practice and reflects a period of personal and artistic transition, including a significant relocation to Germany. These lifestyle changes have deeply…
Danie Mellor: marru (the unseen visible)
Danie Mellor’s multidisciplinary art practice explores Australia’s shared history through the lens of his Ngadjon-jii, Mamu and Anglo-Celtic ancestry and ongoing connection to Country in the Atherton Tablelands and rainforests…
Ghost in the Machine
What if we find our souls to be enmeshed in media and fictional imaginings? That the ghosts of us reside and stir within other vessels or interfaces; our realities (re)written,…
You Are Here Too
You Are Here Too presents a collection of works by contemporary Australian artists exploring queer desire and sexuality. It serves as both a celebration and a response to the groundbreaking 1992…
James Randall: Chromalinea
This showcase exhibition highlights the work of James Randall, winner of the Metro Arts Experimental Portraiture Prize at the 2024 Brisbane Portrait Prize. “I used to think that art was…
Paula Quintela: The Shadow That Follows Me
The Shadow That Follows Me, features a new body of work by Quintela that extends upon her existing practice. Drawing from her early childhood memories in Chile, a country ruled…
Richard Bell: Optics
This May in galleries 1, 2 and 3, we are presenting Optics, an exhibition of new paintings by Richard Bell. In these new works Bell pushes his abstract language to new…
Memo Magazine: Issue 3 Launch
Memo Review is Naarm/Melbourne’s only platform for weekly art criticism, offering critical perspectives from Australian artists, writers and scholars. Join us at the Institute for Modern Art for the launch…
Passage of the Sun
This exhibition brings together a group of artists who consider the sun’s influence and journey on our world. Each day, the sun can be sensed constantly moving through the sky, it’s…
R|Artist Residency: Urban Ecologies
Mid-career to senior artists are invited to apply for the R|Artist Residency: Urban Ecologies, a unique opportunity to develop new work exploring the built environment through the lens of art,…
Cut X Paste: Collage Forage
Collage Forage combines the magical appeal of mushrooms with collage making in a pub. This workshop is a casual meet up an creative afternoon for beginners and seasoned collage artists…
Bel Parsons: Down the Rabbit Hole
In her latest collection Down the Rabbit Hole, independent artist Bel Parsons presents a series of large-scale abstract paintings inspired by the playful chaos of Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland. Through vivid colour,…
Farm Studio India: International Artist Residency
Farm Studio International Artist Residency offers a unique opportunity for artists to live and work in the peaceful, rural surroundings of Rajasthan, India. Open to artists of all disciplines and…
Jennifer Allnutt
Jennifer constructs images which straddle the line between realism and illusionism. In her surrealistic portraits she explores the uncanny, the unconscious mind, transformation and identity. Her works often grapple to…
WHATS ON
EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS & MORE
Sam Cranstoun: You Are Neither Here Nor There
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Institute of Modern Art
Miguel Villanueva: Transitory Stories
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PARKER Contemporary
Aaron Butt: NEAR ENOUGH (IS GOOD ENOUGH) II
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Side Gallery
Judy Watson: Skeletons
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Redcliffe Art Gallery
Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Precinct Public Art Tours
Queen’s Wharf Brisbane
Collecting the Future: 50 Years of the Griffith University Art Collection
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Griffith University Art Museum
Gorgon De'Lisle: Of Woman, Love and Beauty
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Maud Street Gallery
Jake Walker: The Bottle
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Edwina Corlette Gallery
Guido Maestri: Portals
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Jan Murphy Gallery
Byte Back
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ShareSpace
Wendy Sharpe
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Philip Bacon Galleries
Guan Wei: Journey to the West
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Jan Manton Gallery
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OPPORTUNITIES
CALLOUTS, WORKSHOPS, PRIZES & MORE
Outer Space x Composite: Video Commission
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How to document your artwork with Louis Lim
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Round the Block: Blak Dot Moving Image Callout
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Screen Printing Workshop with Maria Emilia Sauri
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20250621
TOKAS Residency Programs 2026
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Painting with Aaron Butt
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Clayton Utz Art Award
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Eckersley’s Art & Craft Prize
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BBA 360
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R|Artist Residency: Urban Ecologies
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Cut X Paste: Collage Forage
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Farm Studio India: International Artist Residency
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NEWS
MEDIA RELEASES, ARTICLES & MORE
Max Athans wins 2025 Jeremy Hynes Award
The Institute of Modern Art is pleased to announce Max Athans as the eighth and final recipient of the Jeremy Hynes Award, which has run since 2009 thanks to the generous bequest…
Carol McGregor: Acknowledging Place
As part of Charter Hall’s redevelopment of Brisbane Square in the heart of the CBD, sustainability was embedded into every aspect of the design—from materials to process. In response, Blaklash,…
Archibald Prize 2025 won by Julie Fragar
Brisbane-based artist Julie Fragar has been awarded the $100,000 Archibald Prize for her portrait Flagship Mother Multiverse (Justene), a vivid and layered depiction of her close friend and fellow artist…
Artistic Director of Brisbane Powerhouse: Louise Bezzina
Brisbane Powerhouse has announced the appointment of Louise Bezzina as its new CEO and Artistic Director, commencing in October 2025. Bezzina brings a wealth of experience, having founded the Bleach…
Siliceous Award Winner Announced
A Celebration of Contemporary Australian Ceramics Ceramic Arts Queensland (CAQ) is delighted to announce the winners of the Siliceous Award for Ceramic Excellence and the Gwyn Hanssen Pigott Wood Fired Ceramics Award. The…
QAGOMA's 2025 Program
Experience an extraordinary year of art at the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA). The 2025 program presents major solo exhibitions, immersive experiences, and powerful contemporary works,…
Sharjah Biennial 16: to carry
Richard Bell, Megan Cope and Sancintya Mohini Simpson are exhibiting work in the 16th Sharjah Biennial. The Sharjah Biennial 16 title, to carry, is a multi-vocal and open-ended proposition. The…
Australia’s artist and curator for the 2026 Venice Biennale
Khaled Sabsabi & Michael Dagostino to Represent Australia at the 2026 Venice Biennale Creative Australia has announced award-winning multidisciplinary artist Khaled Sabsabi and esteemed curator Michael Dagostino as the artistic…
Discover Queensland Legends and Treasures
For artists seeking inspiration rooted in the heart of Queensland, the State Library’s annual Highlights magazine is a must-read in 2025. This year’s edition celebrates iconic Queensland stories, from Stefan’s…
Outer Space 2025 Artistic Program
The Outer Space 2025 program promises a vibrant showcase of contemporary art from across Australia. Following an impressive response to last year’s open call, with over 120 submissions, eight outstanding…
Archie Moore: New Moving Image Commission
In his first exhibition since winning the prestigious Golden Lion at the 2024 Venice Biennale, Kamilaroi/Bigambul artist, Archie Moore, presents an ambitious new moving image work at the University of…
Onespace Representation: Prita Tina Yeganeh
Onespace is proud to announce the representation of Prita Tina Yeganeh, a multidisciplinary artist, facilitator, and educator of Iranian descent, based in Magandjin (Brisbane), Queensland. Growing up in India and…
Museum of Brisbane x UAP
Museum of Brisbane and UAP (Urban Art Projects) have announced a dynamic new collaboration designed to provide professional development and global networking for local Brisbane artists and creatives. With mutual…
Ephemeral Mural by @MCRT.Studio
An ephemeral 400sqm mural by local artists @MCRT.Studio has emerged in South Brisbane, adding a vibrant touch to the urban landscape. The artwork, visible from both 14 Edmondstone St and…
ATTACHMENT: A new public art installation by Paula Dunlop
Paula Dunlop’s Attachment is a permanent public artwork for Metro Arts and the West Village precinct, located on the Factory Lane brick wall, just outside of Metro Arts. Thousands of reflective glass…
Archie Moore Wins Venice Biennale’s Golden Lion
Archie Moore’s exhibition kith and kin at the Australia Pavilion has been awarded the prestigious Golden Lion for Best National Participation at La Biennale de Venezia 2024. This is the first time…
Museum of Brisbane 2024 Program
New mediums, fresh collabs and novel ideas shape inventive views of Brisbane Brisbane is the forever muse for Museum of Brisbane’s 2024 Program. From behind-the-scenes studio tours to interactive AI…
2024 Artisan Residents
artisan is announcing the selected artists for our new Artisan Residency Program, supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. These residencies have been developed by artisan to elevate careers and offer opportunities for…
OUTER SPACE 2024 EXHIBITION PROGRAM
We were honoured by the sheer volume and calibre of responses to our exhibition call out late last year. With over 120 submissions from artists across the country, selecting just…
METRO ARTS 2024: A CELEBRATION OF GROUNDBREAKING NEW ART, CREATIVITY AND COMMUNITY
With a profound 43-year legacy, Metro Arts’ 2024 Program places Australian artists and experimentation at its core. Showcasing a vibrant tapestry of contemporary art, the program features 13 art exhibitions,…
IMA 2024 Artistic Program and Curatorium
As we approach the end of another year, we’re delighted to share what’s in store for the year ahead. For the first time in our history, we are thrilled to announce the…
Monica Rohan Wins Elaine Bermingham National Watercolour Prize
Congratulations to Monica Rohan on winning the 2023 Elaine Bermingham National Watercolour Prize in Landscape Painting for her work Crossing. Judge Sam Cranston aptly remarked, “Monica Rohan’s exquisitely executed…
BRISBANE PORTRAIT PRIZE FINDS NEW HOME AT STATE LIBRARY OF QUEENSLAND
After five years of telling Brisbane stories and celebrating artists at Brisbane Powerhouse, the Brisbane Portrait Prize is moving to the home of storytelling in Queensland, State Library of Queensland.…
QAGOMA’s 2024 Program
QAGOMA’s 2024 program will include ‘mudunama kundana wandaraba jarribirri: Judy Watson‘ a career survey of work by the leading contemporary Australian artist; the Australian exclusive ‘Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the…
Brisbane Portrait Prize 2023: Dylan Mooney
Redlands local Dylan Mooney, 27, has won this year’s Brisbane Portrait Prize taking home the $50,000 Lord Mayor’s Prize for his artwork Still Thriving. The artwork is a double portrait…
James Barth Awarded Copyright Agency Partnerships Commission
The Institute of Modern Art and the Copyright Agency are pleased to announce that Meanjin/Brisbane-based artist James Barth is the third recipient of the Copyright Agency Partnerships (CAP) commission. The $80,000 contemporary art commission is the…
BRISBANE FESTIVAL UNVEILS A WORLD-CLASS 2023 PROGRAM
Brisbane Festival returns in 2023 with a program that promises connection, community, complexity, and joy in a city-wide celebration of arts, culture, and live performance from 1 – 23 September. The…
Winner of the churchie 2023: Joel Sherwood Spring
Joel Sherwood Spring was announced as the winner of the churchie emerging art prize 2023 at the Institute of Modern Art (IMA) on Friday night. The Sydney-based Wiradjuri artist took home the $15,000 non-acquisitive cash…
Museum of Brisbane new Director: Zoe Graham
Museum of Brisbane (MoB) has appointed Zoe Graham as Director/Chief Executive Officer of the city’s leading history and art museum after an extensive nationwide search. Ms Graham will officially commence…
churchie emerging art prize: 2023 finalists
Brisbane’s Institute of Modern Art (IMA) and the churchie emerging art prize announce the thirteen finalists in the churchie emerging art prize 2023. Established at Anglican Church Grammar School in…
Wukun Wanambi
The last powerful artworks by esteemed indigenous artist Wukun Wanambi will be prominently featured at Queen’s Wharf Brisbane as an enduring public legacy. The Yolngu artist from Eastern Arnhem Land,…
Brisbane Street Art Festival 2023
AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST STREET ART FESTIVAL RETURNS TO BRISBANE FOR 2023 WITH AN EPIC LINE-UP OF LIVE MURALS, ART EVENTS & WORKSHOPS. Now in its 8th year, Brisbane Street Art Festival…
IMA Annual Gala: Honouring Megan Cope
The IMA is thrilled to announce that the IMA Annual Gala and Benefit Auction 2023 will be held in honour of artist Megan Cope. Cope is a Quandamooka artist from Minjerribah (North Stradbroke…
BRISBANE ART DESIGN 2023
BOLD, ARTISTIC, DARING and always tonnes of FUN , BRISBANE ART DESIGN (BAD) 2023 is set to highlight local art design luminaries with a program of hands-on workshops, open studios, design talks and arty parties activating three…
Curator Ellie Buttrose and artist Archie Moore: Venice Biennale
Archie Moore and Ellie Buttrose are the artist and curator commissioned by the Australia Council for the Arts to exhibit at the Australia Pavilion for the 60th International Art Exhibition of…
IMA Appoints Robert Leonard as Director
One of the Asia Pacific region’s most respected and experienced curators, Robert Leonard, is returning to head up Brisbane’s Institute of Modern Art (IMA). The IMA is Australia’s oldest independent contemporary…
GALLERIES
A LIST OF LOCAL GALLERIES AND ART SPACES
BNE ART – Brisbane Art Guide respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Brisbane and surrounding areas, the Yaggera, Turrabul, Yuggarrapul, Jinabara, Quandamooka and neighbouring clan groups. Always was, Always will be.