Call for Expressions of Interest: Public Art on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Somerset Regional Council is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from artists in Somerset and South East Queensland (SEQ) to create public artworks for the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. This opportunity is part of the council’s application for…

Are you a seasoned photographer or a casual snap-shooter? Everyone has a unique creative vision, and the BBA One Shot Award 2025 is your chance to showcase yours. Open to anyone 18+ Submit one image per entry – any theme, medium, or subject is welcome Accepting lens-based, mobile, AI-generated, film,…

Known for their distinctive mark-making and textile backgrounds, contemporary artists Kitty Horton & Claudia Mazzotta have teamed up to lead this exploratory and engaging workshop, offering insight into their creative processes while guiding you in making your own stitched multimedia artwork. This hands-on session will introduce a range of experimental…

The 17th edition of the Prisma Art Prize is now accepting entries. As an international platform, we aim to showcase a diverse and inclusive array of paintings, drawings, and engravings, reflecting the myriad possibilities of these mediums. Our goal is to act as a prism that reveals the spectrum of artistic expression.…

Applications to exhibit at QCAD Galleries are now open.  You can apply to exhibit from July 2025 – March 2026 across our three South Bank spaces. We accept proposals from QCAD students, staff, and external applicants. Please take the time to read through the information listed on the QCAD Galleries…

The 2025 Milburn Art Prize for Landscape reflects the evolving nature and aims of BIA to honour Paul Milburn, a much loved and respected tutor who began teaching in 1989 at BIA until his death in 2011. With this in mind we offer a prize of $10,000, along with approximately…

The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, now in its 8th year, is an annual non-acquisitive international art prize that celebrates diversity and excellence in the representational visual arts. It includes all static mediums: Traditional Art media, Digital Art media, and Photographic media; and all styles from realism and hyperrealism, to pop surrealism and…

The Lester Prize is one of Australia’s most prestigious portraiture prizes—an award that places artists and the community proudly front and centre. Established in 2007, we provide an avenue for artists across Australia to exhibit works of portraiture in Western Australia.   Image: Ben Howe, Cartagena Library, 2023. Oil on…

The Olive Cotton Award is a $20,000 biennial national award for excellence in photographic portraiture in memory of photographer Olive Cotton. In 2025 the Gallery will celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the award. The finalist exhibition will be selected from entrants across Australia and is a significant opportunity for established…

The national acquisitive Sunshine Coast National Art Prize is a dynamic visual arts award reflecting outstanding contemporary 2D and new media arts practice in Australia. Since 2006, the exhibition presents the remarkable finalist works by artists from across the country. The artwork awarded with the Major Prize will be acquired…

The Georges River Art Prize is a biennial art prize that provides an opportunity for artists from all over Australia to display their best work. There are categories for painting and sculptural work, children and youth, and local artists. The Georges River Art Prize is hosted by Hurstville Museum &…

The FiKVA Award 2025 offers a €3,000 grand prize, along with art supplies, marketing support, and a 6-month online gallery representation. Open to all 2D representational and figurative painters worldwide, this is an opportunity to showcase your best work. Prizes Include: First Prize: €3,000 + art supplies + digital promotion…

The residency awards are the biennial Rome Residency, and an annual two-week residency at Bundanon. These are offered in alternate years, so that  both residencies for Bundanon will be offered biennially, with set dates for each annual placement. The period of residency is from the beginning of April to the…

The Doyles Art Award is an annual Australian representational fine art award and exhibition. Hundreds of original artworks are on display in Mudgeeraba, Queensland, for the duration of the exhibition. All adult artwork and some junior artwork is for sale. Categories include Landscape, Still Life, Figurative, All Ability and Juniors.…

The Lennox St. Gallery Art Award celebrates contemporary visual art, providing a platform for artists to showcase  exceptional Paintings and works on paper. Open to artists under the age of 35 and living in Australia, the award invites submissions of original paintings and works on paper created within the last twelve months. The aim…

The Moreton Bay Art Prize and Outdoor Art Prize is an annual exhibition and prize that supports and celebrates our diverse local artists. Each year, the Moreton Bay Art Prize is awarded to an artist aged 18 years or over who currently resides in the City of Moreton Bay local government area…

The 6th Tamworth Textile Triennial will launch in 2026 at Tamworth Regional Gallery before embarking on a two-year tour across Australia. Curated by artist Blake Griffiths, this prestigious exhibition invites Expressions of Interest from both emerging and established artists looking to showcase their textile-based artworks. The 6th Tamworth Textile Triennial…

Cheongju International Craft Competition, Korea, is calling for submissions of craft artworks reflecting trends in contemporary arts and crafts and conveying values of the future from artists from all over the world. Eligibility Any individual aged 18 or older or a team of such individuals are welcome to participate (no…

ARCUS Project’s artist-in-residence program provides opportunities for artists in the field of contemporary art to cultivate their artistic creativity and vision. Located around an hour from Tokyo, a residency at ARCUS Studio allows participants in the program to come into contact with the contemporary art scene in Japan as well…

Remagine Art Prize is an environmental art prize which began in 2009, to promote awareness of environmental challenges such as waste and consumption. This year’s theme ‘RE: THINK TO RE: PURPOSE’ refers to the decisions we make each day about how much waste we create, and how this directly affects our…

The Almenara Art Prize is an international online painting competition that offers more than 29000€ in cash awards, 20000€ in products and other prizes. We encourage the international participation in diverse genres, styles, mediums and substrates including hyperrealism, photorealism, contemporary realism, surrealism, imaginative realism, impressionism and plein air painting. Categories include Figurative, Portrait, Drawing, Landscape…

The Malamegi Lab Art Award is an international competition for artists across disciplines, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, graphic design, mixed media, digital art, and video. Key Opportunities for Artists: Artwork Acquisition Award: Inclusion in Malamegi Lab’s permanent collection. Group Exhibition: Showcase your work to an international audience of collectors,…

Arte Laguna Prize is the Venice-based International Contemporary Art Competition that welcomes and exhibits emerging artists of all ages, countries, genders and artistic backgrounds, and is free-themed. With two decades of experience, the competition offers numerous opportunities for participants to expand their contacts, gain global visibility and access crucial resources for career development. In the jury,…

The Inaugural St Columba’s Art Prize is an annual event that aims to showcase Australian artists, celebrate creativity and provide an opportunity for people of the Blue Mountains to engage with and experience exceptional art. The exhibition will be held in the historic St Columba’s Brauer Hall, an impressive space…

Sculpture by the Sea will return to Bondi in 2025 as the world’s largest free to the public sculpture exhibition. The spectacular coastal walk has once again transformed into a 2km long sculpture park featuring 100 sculptures by artists from Australia and across the world. Sculpture of all types, forms…

We are seeking innovative and engaging proposals from artists, curators and collectives who are eager to showcase their work in our historic and dynamic gallery spaces. Proposals may include exhibitions, creative research, interdisciplinary projects, site-specific works, or installations. About Montsalvat Montsalvat, located in Eltham on Wurundjeri-willam Country, is a historic…

Land Street Gallery is a contemporary art space designed for artists and creatives. We welcome emerging, mid-career and established artists from all disciplines to work alongside each other from January 1st to April 27th. Land Street Gallery’s studio period offers a spacious, naturally lit workspace close to the city. Inclusions:…

Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (12) honorable mentions (6 in art and 6 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant’s commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by…

The Olive Cotton Award is a $20,000 biennial national award for excellence in photographic portraiture in memory of photographer Olive Cotton. In 2025 the Gallery will celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the award. The finalist exhibition will be selected from entrants across Australia and is a significant opportunity for established…

Looking to enhance your creative practice? Check out these upcoming events designed for artists to learn, explore, and expand their skills: Generative AI for Creative Professionals with Jessie Hughes27th February 202512:00-1:00pmOnline Webinar Join artist Jessie Hughes as she explores how generative AI is shaping the creative industries. Learn about the…

Elevate your craft and design career with artisan’s exciting new residency program, offering fully funded opportunities for two outstanding Queensland craft and design practitioners. With support from Arts Queensland, this transformative residency provides selected makers with the resources to create new works, develop skills, and reach new audiences. Regional Artisan…

Celebrating its five-year anniversary, the Lethbridge Landscape Prize is raising the stakes with a $30,000 grand prize for 2025! This prestigious award invites all artistic interpretations of the Australian landscape, from traditional to experimental, and from monumental to intricate. The definition of ‘landscape’ has expanded to include urbanscapes and interiors,…

Crit Sessions are a unique opportunity to develop your emerging, early or mid-career visual arts or curatorial practice with constructive feedback and discussions on your works or works-in-progress from some of australia’s leading artists, curators and industry professionals. This professional development series provides artists with valuable insights which are often…

Unleash Your Creativity with Your Smartphone. Join our exciting 4-week photography course with internationally renowned artist Joachim Froese and learn to capture breathtaking images using just your smartphone. Held in our workshop space near the river in Teneriffe, this hands-on course takes you through the art of mobile photography and…

Fukuoka Asian Art Museum (FAAM) Artist in Residence Program invites artists from across Japan and worldwide, including but not limited to Asian countries and regions. The program provides them with opportunities to stay in Fukuoka, create and exhibit their artworks so that they can encourage each other to achieve their…

Join Quandamooka artists Sonja and Elisa Jane Carmichael in a weaving workshop at Pine Rivers Art Gallery. Weaving is central to the artists’ connection to Country, reflecting their family’s spiritual connection with the land and seas of Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island). The Carmichael women gather and weave ungaire (freshwater swamp…