Artists are invited to be bold with their creative minds and apply to be a part of SWELL 2025, Queensland’s largest outdoor sculpture exhibition taking place at Currumbin Beach on the Gold Coast. SWELL is a ten-day manifestation of conceptions and visual commentary, and presents small, medium and large-scale sculpture,…

The Homiens Art Prize is an international, non-acquisitive art prize that is valued at $24,000 USD ($37,000 AUD) annually and is open to all artists. All art forms, mediums, and completion dates are eligible. We’re excited to welcome artworks of all dimensions, on any theme. 6 Winning artists are exhibited by…

Apply now to be part of the 2025 Metro Arts Visual Arts Residency Program Metro Arts is calling for Expressions of Interest from artists to undertake one of three residencies, culminating in an exhibition in our West Village, Brisbane art galleries as part of Metro Arts’ 2025 program. The Metro…

fortyfivedownstairs contains two elegant gallery spaces. The large gallery is a blank canvas, open plan space with two pillars in the centre of the room. The small gallery is also an open plan space, with a single pillar in the middle of the space. The walls in both galleries are…

The SOHO Art Prize provides a prominent platform for artists at various points in their careers, ranging from emerging talents to well-established professionals, who practice their craft across the diverse Australian landscape and beyond. The exhibition encompasses a wide array of 2D mediums, including, but not limited to, painting, drawing,…

The APA Art Prize categories reflect a commitment to showcasing the breadth of artistic talent, while paying homage to the inspiring beauty and significance of your Park Lands. Who Can Enter? Artists of all ages and skill levels, practising in any media, from Australia and international. Image: Author: Jo Wright,…

Presbyterian Ladies’ College, Sydney’s Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing reaches a milestone in 2025. Established in 2006, ‘The Perry’ has drawn the attention of some of Australia’s most accomplished artists and esteemed judges for the past two decades, and in 2025 the $25,000 acquisitive award celebrates its 20th anniversary by…

Land Street Studio applications are now open. Our studio period runs from January to April, dividing the space into 3 rooms for artists to sit and make work through the last weeks of summer. We welcome all artists, all mediums and practices, offering a kiln for firing, outdoor space for…

First established in 2015 as the Bayside Acquisitive Art Prize, the prize was relaunched in 2024 as the Bayside Painting Prize with an increase in prize money for the non-acquisitive Major Prize to $25,000. A new part of the prize is the $10,000 acquisitive Beckett Local Prize, named in honour…

The Art Prize showcases the work of hundreds of artists to raise awareness of the irreplaceable Park Lands which garland the city of Adelaide. We invite artists to be inspired to make a statement that captures the essence of the Park Lands.   Image: Jo Wright, Narnungga Urban Forest

RAW Moves is calling for proposals from Singaporean and international artists for the next edition of RawGround (RG) 2025/26, which will be running in February 2026. Presented by RAW Moves in Singapore, RawGround is designed to present a curated mini film showcase that fosters dialogue and broadens perception of social norms.…

The designers and creators of the world are being invited to let their imagination take flight and be seen in new light, with the launch of the 2025 World of WearableArt (WOW) Competition. The 2025 sections for the world’s most prestigious wearable art competition include Air, Neon and Myths & Legends, alongside…

The 2025 Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize is now open for entries. The Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize is the highest valued Art Prize for women in Australia and in 2025 will award artists with $58,000 in prize money across three categories – Professional, Indigenous and Emerging. There is also Highly Commended awards as well…

The annual Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition calls on photographers from around the world to celebrate the fauna, flora and natural formations of the Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and the New Guinea region. Submitted entries capture incredible moments in time, bearing witness to the unique beauty of…

The World Illustration Awards (WIA) 2025 are here, and illustrators from around the globe are invited to showcase their creativity. Organized by the Association of Illustrators (AOI) in partnership with the Directory of Illustration, this prestigious event celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Entries are open until February 11, 2025.…

The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) is excited to announce a call for Expressions of Interest from Artists and Designers for our highly anticipated 2025 Fashion Performance and Art Fair Showcase. This prestigious event will take place on the beautiful lands of the Gimuy Walubarra Yidinji peoples from July 11…

Calling all artists – SWELL’s indoor autumn exhibition is back! Local, national, and international artists working in 2D and 3D multidisciplinary mediums are invited to apply. The 10-day exhibition is an opportunity for artists to sell works and editions, connect with a lineup of emerging and established artists, and showcase…

Noorderlicht invites image-makers, photographers, and artists working with all forms of lens-based media to participate in the 2025 Biennale: Machine Entanglements. The festival explores the relationship between technology, ecology, and heritage. Do you have work that critically reflects on these themes and examines the impact of technology such as AI…

CULTURHUB, a project by Art House Turku (Finland) and funded by NextGeneration EU, is calling for applications from culture professionals, including organisation representatives, to co-create a major part of the ambitious global scale event EXTRA LIVE in Virtual Art House (and extending to related digital and physical venues), which will…

CERN and Copenhagen Contemporary are calling for applications from artists and collectives from any country for a fully funded, two-month residency split between CERN in Geneva (May 2025) and Copenhagen Contemporary in Copenhagen (June 2025). Collide is an annual residency programme for artists with a distinct interest in science and technology,…

As we move further into the age of AI and digital innovation, the Athens Digital Arts Festival (ADAF) invites artists to explore the theme Simulacra—a concept that questions the intersection of reality, representation, and hyperreality in the modern world. In an era dominated by digital technologies and artificial intelligence, we…

Curious about a career in the arts after school or wanting to immerse yourself in the world of contemporary art? The Visual Field is an immersive program for students in years 10 to 12 to explore career pathways in the arts. This program is a joint initiative between Flying Arts Alliance…

Inspired by Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities, this exhibition will examine the symbolic power of language, gesture, and visual markers like maps and borders. It will ask how these symbols shape our reality and how their complexities invite deeper interpretation. The exhibition will take place across various iconic locations in central…

The annual Side Gallery end-of-year show is titled ‘Paradise Gloss — Next Edition’, which will run from December 12 — 22. The theme ‘Paradise Gloss’ is the exhibition title that curator Laura Brinin has explored this year with a project for the Outdoor Gallery, presented by Brisbane City Council. In…

Malamegi Lab Art Prize, is a call for submissions open to all kind of artists. Works allo wed in the art competition are: drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, graphics,  mix media and video. A great opportunity for the artists, which can win a cash prize, have  the opportunity to exhibit their…

The Darwin Fringe Festival is thrilled to announce its hybrid open-access callout for the 2025 Festival! Scheduled to take place 11 – 20 July 2025, the Fringe is back and looking for provocateurs, creators, performers, and innovators of all skill levels, working in any art form, to join this vibrant…

Farm Studio International Artist Residency is located in a rural community in India. Residents stay and create in a quiet art centre and beautiful environment where they can develop their artwork free from accustomed distractions. Farm Studio residency provides three types of working spaces where artists can explore their art…

The Swatch Art Peace Hotel artist residency is calling for applications from artists from around the world to undertake a 3 to 6-month residency in the city of Shanghai, China. Dancers, musicians, photographers, filmmakers, writers, painters, conceptual artists, and many more creative individuals from around the world can apply to live…

The highly anticipated Collie Art Prize is back for 2025, bringing together talented artists  from across Australia. With over $60K in prize money up for grabs, next year’s competition promises to be the most exciting yet! Since its inception in 2018, the Collie Art Prize has celebrated artistic excellence, creativity,…

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Australia is calling for expressions of interest from individuals and organisations interested in participating in the Australia Pavilion cultural programme at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, from 13 April to 13 October 2025. The cultural programme aligns to the Australian Government’s National Cultural Policy, Revive.…

The Siliceous Award for Ceramic Excellence is a recognition and celebration of artistic excellence and innovation in ceramics. Since being established in 2015, the Siliceous Award has grown in profile and now receives local, national, and international media coverage. It attracts a high standard of entries from both full-time career artists and enthusiasts around Australia.…

Open to Australian artists under 40 working in any medium, the Ramsay Art Prize is presented by the Art Gallery of South Australia and supported in perpetuity by the James & Diana Ramsay Foundation. The Prize aims to support and encourage contemporary Australian artists to make their best work at…

The John Villiers Outback Art Prize is now open for artists from all over Australia to submit their paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures depicting the uniqueness of country landscapes and communities. Adult and youth, professional and emerging artists are invited to submit their work for the chance to gain recognition,…

Celebrating its 17th year in 2025, 9 by 5 commemorates the original exhibition held in Melbourne in 1889. This featured artists Tom Roberts, Charles Conder, Arthur Streeton and Frederick McCubbin who produced uniform artwork on nine by five-inch cigar box lids. Arts in Greater Dandenong’s adaptation has now become a nationally recognised…

Riddergade AIR is calling for applications from professional visual artists from all over the world for their three-month residency programme in Viborg, Denmark, in 2025. The purpose of Riddergade AIR is to create connections between the residents and Danish artists and to facilitate new opportunities for international development of the Danish contemporary art…

Pallas Projects/Studios’ Artist-Initiated Projects, is an Arts Council funded, open-submission, annual gallery programme that is highly accessible to artists, presented in the context of an established gallery space with a dedicated tradition towards the development of artists in a peer-led, supportive environment. Its focus is on early/mid career, emerging artists and…