SYMBIOTIC MARATHON is a new exhibition by Merinda Davies that imagines an exercise program for a future shaped by ecological collapse. Set in a speculative world where breathable air is no longer guaranteed for humans or plants, the project invites audiences to consider relationships of mutual dependence through breath, movement, and connection with more-than-human life. […]
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Entries are now open for the Du Rietz Art Awards 2026, the premier art competition for the Gympie region. Named in honour of the architect of the historic School of Arts building that houses Gympie Regional Gallery, the awards celebrate outstanding contemporary 2D and 3D artworks by artists from across Australia. With a prize pool
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Milani Gallery specialises in contemporary Australian art. Opening Hours Tuesday – Saturday 11:00am – 6:00pm
Presented by artisan and Metro Arts, Between Form is the first exhibition in the Small Object Spaces series, featuring Brisbane-based artist Marisa Culpo. Working across textiles and ceramics, Culpo’s practice explores the relationship between material, process and meaning. Through small-scale sculptural works that combine ceramic vessels with hand-fabricated textile plinths, the exhibition examines the shifting
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Since 1975 the Institute of Modern Art has been the hub of Brisbane’s contemporary art scene, presenting an annual program of exhibitions, public programs, publications, and offsite programs by Queensland, Australian, and international artists. As one of Australia’s leading independent contemporary art spaces, our vision is to become a truly inclusive, sustainable, and future focused
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Located in Yeerongpilly, Loupe Imaging is a fine-art printing studio and creative hub dedicated to supporting artists, photographers, and designers. Founded and led by artists and photographers Christine Ko and Louis Lim, the studio combines technical expertise with an understanding of the creative process, producing archival-quality prints with exceptional detail and colour accuracy. Part of
The Griffith University Art Museum is a free public gallery at the Queensland College of Art, South Bank campus. A diverse and rigorous range of exhibitions are generated in-house, or toured with regional, state or national galleries in a bid to focus attention on contemporary practices and their historical contexts. Griffith University Art Collection Griffith
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Nestled in the heart of the leafy suburb of Red Hill, Side Gallery stands as a dynamic hub, seamlessly blending the traditional white wall gallery model with distinctive design innovation. Side Gallery takes pride in its model’s approach, representing a curated selection of established and emerging artists who push the boundaries of contemporary and modern
Join Meanjin/Brisbane architect Kevin O’Brien (BVN) and architectural historian Andrew Leach (Queensland University of Technology) for an informal lecture and discussion exploring Queensland’s architectural culture, its history, and future directions. The event is part of Off Grid, a series of architecture discussions led by Andrew Wilson (The University of Queensland) and Andrew Leach (Queensland University
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Join us for our next Pep Talk with painter Karla Marchesi! Pep Talks are your chance to hear from QCAD legends about their practice and career trajectory since graduating, as well as the advice they wish they’d heard along the way. Designed to be casual and engaging, there’ll be plenty of time to ask questions,
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PARKER Contemporary presents Becoming Penguin (Act II), a new exhibition by Sydney-based artist Carolyn Craig exploring identity, belonging and systems of social judgement. Centred on the symbolic figure of the penguin, Craig employs performance, printmaking and photography to examine how bodies are observed, categorised and shaped by social structures. Drawing on ideas of transformation and
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Established in 2024, PARKER Contemporary, is a fresh addition to Brisbane’s cultural precinct, South Bank at 38 Hope Street, with its focus on captivating narratives within contemporary printmaking, papermaking and artists books. Featuring established and emerging artists, PARKER Contemporary fosters dialogue around these evolving practices, expanding the understanding and appreciation of works on and of paper within contemporary art. Under
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Container and the Institute of Modern Art present Simmer, an evening of experimental short films exploring themes of control, release and rhythm through innovative moving image practices. The two-part screening brings together works by Australian and international artists including James Edmonds, Tomonari Nishikawa, Elizabeth Price, Richard Serra with Joan Jonas, Emily Chao, and Pablo Mazzolo.
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Join artists Merinda Davies and Guy Ritani for Symbiotic Marathon Circuit Training, a participatory workshop exploring breath, movement, imagination, writing and embodied awareness as pathways into somatic and relational intelligence. Presented at Outer Space, the workshop invites participants to collectively consider ecological futures through creative exercises involving movement, drawing, listening, writing and sensory engagement. Designed
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Entries are now open for the 2026 Banyule Award for Works on Paper, a prestigious national acquisitive art prize presented by Banyule City Council. Awarded biennially, the prize celebrates outstanding contemporary works on paper and offers artists the opportunity to exhibit alongside original Heidelberg School paintings on long-term loan from the National Gallery of Australia.
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Join UniSC Art Gallery on the closing day of Amanda Bennetts: Fragmented, divided—yet whole for a special afternoon featuring the launch of the exhibition catalogue and a new performance lecture by the artist. At 2:00pm, Bennetts presents Algorithmic Omens, a performance lecture examining digital prediction, wellness culture and the concept of bio-depreciation. Drawing on lived
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Entries are now open for the 2026 Mosman Art Prize, Australia’s premier open painting prize and one of the nation’s longest-running acquisitive art awards. Established in 1947, the Mosman Art Prize celebrates excellence in contemporary Australian painting, supporting artists whose work reflects the ideas, identities and stories of contemporary life. The winning artwork joins the
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Celebrate the launch of GOOD Magazine Issue One: Locality with a week-long exhibition and opening party at Land Street Gallery, Toowong. Dedicated to championing emerging artists across Meanjin/Brisbane, the inaugural 96-page publication features artist interviews, poetry, exhibition writing and a feature exploring the city’s artist-run initiatives (ARIs). The launch exhibition showcases work by artists featured
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Looking to escape the winter chill with a creative evening? Studio Maverik is once again bringing its relaxed Winter Life Drawing Sessions to Side Gallery in Red Hill this July. Set within the intimate surrounds of the gallery, participants will sketch from a live model while surrounded by rotating exhibitions from local artists. Designed as
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The Moreton Bay Art Prize returns in 2026, celebrating the diverse creative talent of artists from across the region. Held annually at Pine Rivers Art Gallery, the exhibition is a highlight of the local arts calendar and showcases a vibrant selection of contemporary works by shortlisted finalists. Following a strong response from artists, the 2026
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Entries are now open for the UniSQ Biennial Art Award 2026, a national acquisitive art prize celebrating outstanding contemporary Australian art. Launched in 2024, the biennial award has quickly established itself as an exciting addition to Australia’s arts landscape, attracting artists from across the country. With a total prize pool of $24,000, the award recognises
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Entries are now open for the Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize 2026, one of the world’s leading international awards celebrating excellence in representational visual arts. Now in its ninth year, the non-acquisitive prize welcomes artists from around the globe working across traditional, digital and photographic media. Eligible styles include realism, imaginative realism, hyperrealism, surrealism, dark art,
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Creative Room Art Space is a contemporary gallery and studio in West End dedicated to supporting emerging and mid-career artists through exhibitions, workshops, education, and creative exchange. The gallery presents a diverse program of solo and group exhibitions across a range of media, providing artists with a professionally curated and supportive environment to develop and
This June, artisan presents a diverse program of hands-on creative workshops at the State Library of Queensland, offering participants the opportunity to learn new skills, connect with local makers, and explore contemporary craft practices. From crochet and ceramics to textile repair, jewellery making, sewing, and sculpture, the workshops are designed for a range of experience
Studio Maverik is bringing a series of relaxed and welcoming life drawing sessions to Brisbane throughout June, offering opportunities for artists of all experience levels to draw from life in unique creative spaces. Join the popular Pop-Up Life Drawing sessions at Side Gallery on 2, 9 and 16 June (6:30pm–8:30pm), where artists can sketch among
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Friends brings together the creative practices of eight artists connected through friendship, shared experiences, and ongoing artistic dialogue. Presented at The Line & Rail Artspace, Logan’s newest contemporary art venue, the exhibition explores the ways personal relationships can foster creative exchange, inspiration, and community. Featuring works by Laila Aasand Bjornsson, Richard Blundell, Dr Nicola Hooper,
Love is in the Air is a new exhibition by JP Willis that explores the ethics of visibility, concealment, and the aestheticisation of violence. Through a visual language of camouflage, pattern, and repetition, Willis examines the ways conflict is obscured, normalised, and embedded within contemporary culture. The exhibition presents camouflage as both material and metaphor.
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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 a dream machine. An experimental playground formed through the ultimate shared participation of art – the public unconsciousness dares to imagine living in a better
The Nomad Art Prize is an international award for visual artists that celebrates the relationship between artistic creation and the places that inspire it. Founded on the belief that art is inherently nomadic—crossing borders, cultures, and contexts—the prize seeks to recognise artists whose work embodies themes of movement, displacement, travel, and belonging. For its 2026
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The Jan van Eyck Academie in Maastricht, Netherlands, is now accepting applications for two international research fellowships focused on sustainable and biobased materials within contemporary art and design practice. Part of the Future Materials programme, the fellowships support environmentally conscious approaches to material research and experimentation, encouraging alternatives to toxic and fossil-based materials commonly used
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Australia’s largest small-scale art award returns for 2026, offering a major acquisitive prize of $20,000 alongside a suite of additional prizes and opportunities for artists at all stages of their careers. Open to both national and international artists, the Lethbridge Small-Scale Art Award celebrates works across 2D and 3D media, with a strict size limit
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Sunshine Coast–based artist Peter Hudson returns to Mitchell Fine Art for his fourth solo exhibition, Not Dark Yet. In this contemplative new body of work, Hudson explores the quiet relationship between earth and sky. Birds, saltwater ecosystems, wildlife, moonlight, stars and the iconic Glass House Mountains appear throughout the exhibition as recurring motifs. These elements
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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 British artist Kirstie Macleod. Over a period of 14 years, the dress travelled across the globe, gathering contributions from 380 embroiderers in 51 countries. Each
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Arte Laguna Prize, the Venice-based International Contemporary Art Competition, has opened applications for its 21st edition. Open to emerging artists worldwide without age or nationality restrictions, the prize offers exhibition, cash awards and international career development opportunities. A jury of leading international curators and museum directors will select 120 finalists to exhibit at the iconic
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Latrobe Art Space is inviting expressions of interest from artists and collectives seeking to exhibit in 2026, with the 2027 calendar to be released soon. The light-filled, flexible venue supports a wide range of contemporary practices — from solo exhibitions and group shows to curatorial projects. Previously known as Percolator Gallery, the space has been
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As part of the Creative Together: Grow 2022–2026 action plan, Arts Queensland offers a dynamic range of funding opportunities to support artists, venues, and organisations across the state. These grants aim to boost creative employment, inspire new work, and bring Queensland stories to life. From live music and touring initiatives to First Nations-led programs and
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