Andy Harwood: Hypervigilant Light
Ipswich-based artist Andy Harwood draws on his background in design to create mathematically derived compositions that interrogate the mechanics of vision. In this exhibition, Harwood investigates the concept of ‘hypervigilant…
Sam Eyles: FOLDING - A Tremor in the Static
FOLDING – A Tremor in the Static is an exhibition presenting works made in the space between gesture and structure, memory and possibility. The exhibition explores the experience of creating…
Mark Tweedie: Birthday Blues
Birthday Blues is an exhibition of paintings by Mark Tweedie exploring the recurring feelings, moods and expectations associated with birthdays. Drawing on family photographs and memories, the works reflect on…
Just between us
Griffith University Art Museum (GUAM) presents Just between us, an exhibition featuring works from the Griffith University Art Collection and exploring how artists reveal intimate details of their lives while…
John Ruskin Prize: Not for Present Delight
The John Ruskin Prize returns for its ninth year, inviting artists, designers and makers from anywhere in the world to submit work responding to the theme Not for Present Delight.…
Collie Art Prize 2027
The Collie Art Gallery presents the Collie Art Prize 2027, a national biennial art prize inviting Australian artists to respond to the theme of Identity through contemporary visual art. The…
Salamanca Arts Centre: Long Gallery – Call for Installation, Film and Performance
Salamanca Arts Centre (SAC) is inviting applications from artists and arts organisations for its remaining 2027 Long Gallery calendar dates. This targeted application round seeks proposals in three disciplines not…
Muswellbrook Art Prize 2027
The Muswellbrook Art Prize is now open for submissions, welcoming artists from across Australia to enter one of regional Australia’s richest art prizes for painting. Established in 1958, the prize…
Art in the Gardens: Shruti Kashikar, Paquita Fadden, Juana Bernardo & Leonie Seabrook
Set among the bamboo groves of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha, Art in the Gardens brings together four Queensland artists for a four-day exhibition and original art sale.…
TAKEOVER 2027 – Expressions of Interest
TAKEOVER returns in 2027, inviting artists and creatives to explore the possibilities within The Old Ambulance Station in Nambour. Four supported residencies are available across four unique spaces, providing opportunities…
Homiens Art Prize 2026
The Homiens Art Prize is an international visual arts competition offering more than US$12,000 in annual awards and funding. Open to emerging and established artists worldwide, the non-acquisitive prize allows…
CIAF 2027 Art Fair Showcase: EOI
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) invites Expressions of Interest from art centres, commercial galleries, not-for-profit arts organisations, independent artists, artist groups and collectives, and artist-run initiatives to exhibit in the…
Aboriginal Public Artwork – Toronto Foreshore Revitalisation
Lake Macquarie City Council is seeking proposals for a new Aboriginal public artwork at the intersection of Victory Parade and Cary Street, Toronto, NSW. The project calls for a bold,…
Ravenswood Australian Women's Art Prize 2027
Entries are now open for the 2027 Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize, Australia’s highest-value art prize for women, offering a total of $58,000 in prize money. Established in 2017, the…
Ramsay Art Prize 2027
The Art Gallery of South Australia is calling for entries for the 2027 Ramsay Art Prize, a major national award supporting contemporary Australian artists under 40. The acquisitive prize offers…
Natsu with OKAERI
Natsu with OKAERI returns to Vacant Assembly for a month-long celebration of Japanese craftsmanship, thoughtful design and the everyday beauty of objects made to last. The pop-up will feature a…
Little Fish Lane Projection Series
Museums & Galleries Queensland (M&G QLD), in partnership with ARIA Property Group, invites Expressions of Interest from regional Queensland artists working in New Media for the Little Fish Lane Projection…
Larnaca Biennale 2027 - Metatopies: Geographies in Motion
Larnaca Biennale 2027 is inviting artists from around the world to submit work for its fifth edition, responding to the theme Metatopies: Geographies in Motion. Curated by art historian Niki…
BBA Artist Prize 2027
BBA Gallery invites visual artists from all backgrounds to submit work for the 2027 edition of its flagship Artist Prize. Open to emerging and established artists worldwide, the prize celebrates…
Vida Lahey Memorial Travelling Scholarship 2027
The Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) is calling for applications for the 2027 Vida Lahey Memorial Travelling Scholarship, expanding the program to offer two recipients $50,000…
Sapporo Tenjinyama Art Studio Residency
Sapporo Tenjinyama Art Studio welcomes applications for its ongoing artist residency program, offering self-funded residencies of up to three months in one of Japan’s leading public art centres. Located within…
Objects: One Day Studio Workshop in Art and Drawing
Open Field Studio presents Objects: One Day Studio Workshop in Art and Drawing, a drawing program exploring line, mark-making and form through a series of structured but open-ended studio sessions.…
Eagles Nest Fine Art Gallery: EOI
Eagles Nest Fine Art Gallery is inviting Expressions of Interest from professional and established visual artists from across Australia seeking representation with the gallery in Aireys Inlet, Victoria. The EOI…
Lex Lucas: Liminal Traces
Brisbane fine-art photographer Lex Lucas presents Liminal Traces, an exhibition of 20 large-scale photographic works exploring movement, memory and the fleeting moments between stillness and motion. The photographs often appear…
Call for Artists: Exhibit at Bayley Arts
Bayley Arts Gallery in Highett, Victoria, is inviting artists, school groups and creative collectives to submit exhibition proposals for its 2027 exhibition program. Established in 2023, Bayley Arts is a…
Millmerran Artist Residency – Expressions of Interest
Expressions of Interest are invited for the upcoming QAGOMA Touring Millmerran Artist Residency. Coordinated by QAGOMA in collaboration with Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery and Millmerran Arts Council, and developed with…
Stephen Nothling: Holiday in Suburbia
In Holiday in Suburbia, Brisbane artist Stephen Nothling explores the curious presence of covered vehicles, caravans and other objects encountered in suburban streets. These unexpected subjects become the focus of…
Sally Anderson: Houses and Horses for Dad
Sally Anderson curates Houses and Horses for Dad, a group exhibition exploring the cyclical nature of grief, care and domestic life through recurring motifs of houses and horses. These forms…
Selene Mauri Cochrane: Small Object Spaces – Familiar
Presented by artisan and Metro Arts, Small Object Spaces: Familiar features new work by Selene Mauri Cochrane, exploring the symbiotic connection between humans and animals. Drawn to what is strange…
Matthew Cheyne: Picnic at Black and White Mountain
Matthew Cheyne is a Queensland-based artist working across oil painting, drawing and sculpture. After graduating from the Queensland College of Art in 2001, Cheyne also undertook studies in film and…
Reflective Motives: Two Days with the Climate Aware Creative Practices Network and UQ Art Museum
UQ Art Museum and the Climate Aware Creative Practices Network (CACP) present Reflective Motives, a two-day gathering exploring climate-responsive contemporary art through workshops, conversations, shared meals and collaborative publishing. Bringing…
Life Drawing & Painting at Vacant Assembly
Join a welcoming weekly life drawing and painting session at Vacant Assembly, open to all skill levels and all mediums. Bring your own materials—charcoal, oils, acrylics, pencils—and settle into a…
Alexandra Davies & Jana Koelmel: Interior
Interior is a duo photography exhibition featuring Alexandra Davies and Jana Koelmel, presented as part of the Head On Photo Festival Open Program. Bringing together two distinct photographic practices, the…
Lagos Artists-in-Residence Programs
The Lagos Artists-in-Residence Programs offer international residency opportunities in Berlin, Germany; Oaxaca, Mexico; and Mexico City, Mexico. The programs are designed for visual artists, curators, writers and cultural agents with…
Michael Nelson Jagamara: Possum Stories
FireWorks Gallery presents Michael Nelson Jagamara: Possum Stories, an exhibition exploring one of the Warlpiri artist’s foundational narratives, the Possum Dreaming. The Possum Dreaming is an epic story grounded in…
MiSHŌ Residency 2027
MiSHŌ Residency is an interdisciplinary residency in Fujino, Japan, west of Tokyo, welcoming critically and socially engaged artists, creatives, researchers, writers, educators, musicians, dancers, choreographers, permaculture designers, farmers, cooks and…
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Andy Harwood: Hypervigilant Light
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Ipswich Art Gallery
Sam Eyles: FOLDING - A Tremor in the Static
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Vacant Assembly
Mark Tweedie: Birthday Blues
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Jan Murphy Gallery
Just between us
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Griffith University Art Museum
Art in the Gardens: Shruti Kashikar, Paquita Fadden, Juana Bernardo & Leonie Seabrook
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Richard Randall Art Studio
Natsu with OKAERI
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Vacant Assembly
Lex Lucas: Liminal Traces
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Brisbane Square Library
Stephen Nothling: Holiday in Suburbia
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Woolloongabba Art Gallery
Sally Anderson: Houses and Horses for Dad
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Edwina Corlette Gallery
Selene Mauri Cochrane: Small Object Spaces – Familiar
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Metro Arts
Matthew Cheyne: Picnic at Black and White Mountain
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Mitchell Fine Art
Reflective Motives: Two Days with the Climate Aware Creative Practices Network and UQ Art Museum
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UQ Art Museum
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John Ruskin Prize: Not for Present Delight
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Collie Art Prize 2027
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Muswellbrook Art Prize 2027
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TAKEOVER 2027 – Expressions of Interest
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CIAF 2027 Art Fair Showcase: EOI
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Aboriginal Public Artwork – Toronto Foreshore Revitalisation
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Ravenswood Australian Women's Art Prize 2027
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Ramsay Art Prize 2027
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Little Fish Lane Projection Series
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Larnaca Biennale 2027 - Metatopies: Geographies in Motion
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BBA Artist Prize 2027
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Megan Cope Awarded Inaugural Helen O’Sullivan Artist Fellowship
Quandamooka artist Megan Cope has been awarded the inaugural Helen O’Sullivan Artist Fellowship from Sheila Foundation. The $25,000 fellowship supports contemporary women artists at a critical stage in their careers,…
Museum of Brisbane Announces Landmark Partnership with Shayher Group
Museum of Brisbane and Shayher Group have entered a landmark three-year partnership to create opportunities for local artists and audiences as Brisbane prepares for 2032. With a shared interest in…
Elisa Jane Carmichael Announced as 2026 Wandima Fellowship Recipient
Brisbane Powerhouse and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) are pleased to announce Elisa Jane Carmichael, proud Ngugi woman from Quandamooka Country, as the recipient of the 2026 Wandima Fellowship. Drawn…
QUT X Block
The refurbishment of Levels 5 and 6 of QUT’s X Block at the Kelvin Grove campus was developed as a workplace guided by Country, with Blaklash engaged as First Nations…
Huiyi Xiao Wins the 2026 Churchie Emerging Art Prize
Victorian artist Huiyi Xiao has been awarded the $40,000 Major Prize at the 2026 Churchie Emerging Art Prize, announced at Metro Arts in Brisbane on Friday 24 July. Xiao, who…
Flying Arts 2026 Program
Flying Arts has announced its 2026 Annual Programme, delivering an expansive calendar of professional development, exhibitions, awards, education initiatives and regional touring opportunities designed to strengthen Queensland’s visual arts sector…
IMA Announces Platform 2027 Artistic Cohort
Meanjin/Brisbane’s Institute of Modern Art (IMA) plays a critical role in setting the agenda for contemporary art in Australia through significant investment in the state’s artists. Today, the IMA is pleased to announce the artistic cohort of Platform 2027, its esteemed early-career professional-development project. The artist recipients are Amanda Bennetts,…
Stanthorpe Art Prize 2026 Announces Winners
The winners of the $50,000 Stanthorpe Art Prize 2026 have been announced, with KHR Stewart awarded the $20,000 2D Prize for Dollface, an oil painting praised by judge Wendy Sharpe…
GOMA AT NIGHT: How the Role of Art Museums has the Potential to Transform Third Space for Our Collective Dreaming
What occurs when Brisbane’s most prestigious art gallery opens its doors after hours – and what does it reveal about how spaces could create a better world? The museum becomes…
The Red Dress: A Global Tapestry of Stories and Connection
An extraordinary artwork stitched by hundreds of hands from around the world will be exhibited in Brisbane this winter. The Red Dress is a monumental collaborative embroidery project conceived by…
John Kotzas AM Appointed New Head of Arts and Culture at Experience Gold Coast
Experience Gold Coast has announced the appointment of John Kotzas as its new Head of Arts and Culture, overseeing HOTA, Home of the Arts. Kotzas brings almost four decades of…
State Library of Queensland x artisan: New Partnership Elevates Queensland Craft and Design
State Library of Queensland has announced a new cultural partnership with artisan, the state’s peak body for craft and design, establishing the library as a creative hub for Queensland’s craft…
Brian Robinson: Floriate
A major new public artwork by Torres Strait Islander artist Brian Robinson has been unveiled at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) in Brisbane. Titled Floriate, the four-metre-high bronze sculpture…
Exhibition Review: Anna Gonzalez, Tiny Worlds, Tall Tales
At the centre of Anna Gonzalez’s practice is the diorama. Working with fragile, hand-built materials – paper, mirrors, thread, wire, edible jelly and paint – she constructs intricate sculptural environments.…
Horizon Festival 2026
Horizon Festival returns in 2026 to celebrate ten years of creativity across the Sunshine Coast, presenting a bold 10-day program of more than 35 events across Kabi Kabi and Jinibara…
Samstag International Visual Arts Scholarships 2026
Yuriyal Bridgeman (PNG/QLD), Teresa Busuttil (SA) and EJ Son (NSW) have been selected as recipients of the Samstag International Visual Arts Scholarship for 2026. Each artist will receive a scholarship…
Clayton Utz Art Award 2025–2026
Celebrating creative excellence across Australia’s contemporary art landscape, the Clayton Utz Art Award showcases an exceptional selection of national finalists whose works explore the richness, diversity, and imagination of Australian…
Kate Marek Wins Inaugural Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize
The Royal Queensland Art Society (RQAS) Brisbane Branch has announced local artist Kate Marek as the winner of the inaugural Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize, unveiled at a glittering awards…
Cj Hendry: Pink Chairs
Two oversized, glossy Pink Chairs by internationally renowned artist Cj Hendry have found a permanent home at the State Library of Queensland. At first glance, the works resemble inflatable lounge…
BLEACH* FESTIVAL 2025
BLEACH*—one of Australia’s most vibrant contemporary arts festivals—returns in 2025 with a powerful new direction under guest Artistic Director Michael Zavros. Spanning 11 days and over 100 events, the festival…
Brisbane Festival 2025
Brisbane Festival returns with its most ambitious and city-spanning program yet — transforming the city into a stage for 23 days of boundary-pushing performance, bold public art, and deeply local…
Finalists Announced for ‘the churchie’ 2025
Now in its 38th year, ‘the churchie’ emerging art prize continues its proud legacy as Australia’s longest-running prize dedicated to early-career artists. From a competitive pool of over 450 entries,…
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…
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