The Elaine Bermingham National Watercolour Prize in Landscape Painting is a triennial award presented by Griffith University’s Queensland College of Art and Design, celebrating excellence and innovation in watercolour. The prize is open to Australian artists over the age of 18. The overall winner will receive a $20,000 non-acquisitive cash…

The Open Cut Commission invites artists, creatives and researchers working across visual art, ceramics, photography, writing, performance, sound, moving image, interdisciplinary practice, and artistic or creative research. Applicants must propose a project with a clear connection to the Australian outback, regional communities, Broken Hill and/or the surrounding environment. Successful applicants…

As part of the closing program for FORM ~ Movement, Studio Maverik presents a one-hour life drawing workshop exploring gesture, rhythm and dynamic movement. A professional dancer will act as the life model, moving continuously through the space rather than holding static poses. Participants will work with graphite on transparent…

Bus Projects invites artists, curators and collectives to submit proposals for its 2027 Artistic Program. The organisation is seeking creative practices that communicate current positionality and intersectional thinking across exhibitions, public programs, performances and interdisciplinary formats. Experimental and pivotal ideas across all creative disciplines are encouraged. Exhibiting at Bus Projects…

Located in the historic village of Montegiovi in southern Tuscany, Italy, Cultivate’s La Baldi Residency is a multidisciplinary, self-directed international residency for artists, writers and researchers. The residency expands Cultivate’s investigative platform centred on land, place and the commons. Individuals and collaborative teams are invited to experiment, develop ideas and…

The Ipswich Community Gallery (ICG) is a Council-owned venue available for hire, providing an accessible space for a variety of arts-based initiatives. The gallery aims to support professional growth and engage the local community through innovative and diverse projects. Exhibition applications are open for the 2027/28 hire period, with exhibition…

The LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize celebrates excellence, artistic merit and innovation in contemporary craft. The 10th edition invites professional artisans to submit original works that demonstrate artistic intent alongside technical skill. Eligible works must be original, handmade or partly handmade, created within the past five years, one-of-a-kind and previously without…

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 Papaspirou and visual artist and art historian Marios Fournaris, the theme considers place not as a fixed point on a…

Studio Maverik is popping up at Our Space Brisbane for two cosy, social life drawing sessions in the community ceramics studio. Each session features a professional nude life model, with poses ranging from 30-second warm-ups to 15-minute studies. Sessions are self-guided and facilitated by local artists Frances and Rhianna. Basic…

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. Taking its title from the writings of John Ruskin, this year’s theme asks whether art must serve a purpose beyond…

EWRKS and Gertrude are inviting applications for a fully funded three-month ceramic residency, offering an artist dedicated time, space and community to develop a new body of small-scale ceramic work. Two residencies are available. One will be awarded to a current Gertrude artist, while the second is an open call…

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. Participants will experiment with drawing as a visual language, observation, memory and composition while exploring pivotal artworks and ideas that…

Watch This Space (WTS) is inviting applications for its 2027 program, contributing to the creative ecology of Mparntwe/Alice Springs through exhibitions, residencies and screenings. Applications are open to artists and curators local to Mparntwe/Alice Springs, across Australia and internationally. Watch This Space is an artist-run organisation that believes in the…

Entries are now open for the Burnie Print Prize 2027, one of Australia’s leading national printmaking awards, celebrating excellence, innovation and technical skill in contemporary print practice. Presented by Burnie Arts, the acquisitive prize welcomes emerging and established artists from across Australia working in traditional and expanded printmaking practices. Finalists…

The Australian Tapestry Workshop’s annual residency program offers mid-career artists the chance to extend their practice through engagement with its resources. For over 20 years, artists in residence have immersed themselves in the vibrant studio, exchanging knowledge and skills with tapestry weavers and dye technicians. Artists are invited to further…

fortyfivedownstairs is inviting proposals for exhibitions in 2027. Located at 45 Flinders Lane in Melbourne CBD, the organisation features two distinctive exhibition spaces: the Small Gallery and the Large Gallery. Proposals are welcome from artists and curators working across a broad range of contemporary art practices, including painting, photography, installation,…

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 Tenjinyama Park in Sapporo, the residency provides studio apartments, shared creative facilities and opportunities to engage with the local community…

Maud Gallery is offering a range of photography workshops and courses exploring traditional analogue photography and darkroom techniques. 6-Week Darkroom Course for Beginners Starting 5 October 2026 Artist and educator Joachim Froese guides participants through the complete analogue darkroom process, from film processing to producing finished silver gelatin prints. 6-Week…

The Tokyo Biennale 2027 Social Dive Open Call invites artists, curators, researchers, collectives and practitioners from Japan and around the world to propose projects responding to the theme “From ‘Me’ to ‘Us’.” Proposals should engage directly with Tokyo through research, residency-based production and collaboration with local communities. Projects may take…

Australian Coin Review is inviting artists and designers from across Australia to enter its 2027 Coin Design Competition, offering a AUD $50,000 first prize for a new Australian coin design. Celebrating the magazine’s historic 1966 competition that produced the iconic Swan Dollar, entrants are invited to create both the obverse…

Entries are now open for the Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award 2026, a biennial $50,000 non-acquisitive award celebrating excellence in realistic portrait painting. Presented by the South East Centre for Contemporary Art (SECCA), the award is one of Australia’s major portrait prizes and is distinguished by its commitment to realism.…

Entries are now open for the Kilgour Prize 2027, one of Australia’s leading annual awards for figurative and portrait painting. Presented by Newcastle Art Gallery, the non-acquisitive prize awards AUD $50,000 for the most outstanding work selected by the judging panel, with an additional AUD $5,000 People’s Choice Award presented…

Entries are now open for the M16 Artspace Drawing Prize 2026, a national award celebrating the diversity and innovation of contemporary drawing practice. Established in 2006, the annual prize welcomes submissions ranging from traditional drawing techniques to expanded and experimental approaches that challenge conventional definitions of drawing. The exhibition has…

Applications are now open for the 2027 ANAT Synapse Residency Program, supporting Australian artists to undertake a creative research residency in partnership with a leading Australian research organisation. The program brings together artists and researchers to explore the intersections of art, science and technology through collaborative experimentation. Rather than focusing…

QUT Art Museum is inviting applications for LOOKOUT, an exhibition program showcasing the research and creative practice of QUT students. Open to projects across visual art, design, research and interdisciplinary practice, LOOKOUT offers selected participants the opportunity to exhibit in the Museum’s prominent window gallery at Gardens Point campus. Visible…

Land Street Gallery is calling for applications for solo and group exhibitions from May through to December 2026. Artists, performers, and curators across all disciplines and career stages are invited to apply, with both short- and long-term exhibition options available. Alongside exhibitions, Land Street Gallery is also seeking proposals for…

Applications are open for the Metropolitan Fukujusou Artist Residency, a Kyoto-based international residency offering artists the opportunity to live and work within a 200-year-old traditional Kyo-Machiya townhouse. Designed for artists interested in Japanese culture, minimalism and slow living, the residency encourages participants to embrace a simple way of life while…

Entries are now open for the Evelyn Chapman Art Award 2026, a prestigious biennial award supporting the professional development of emerging Australian painters. Presented by the S.H. Ervin Gallery, the award provides $60,000 to assist an Australian painter working in oil or tempera to undertake further study over a two-year…

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…

The Brisbane Gallery invites artists to participate in Open House, a rotating display program designed to connect artists with collectors and provide opportunities for works to be exhibited between scheduled exhibitions. Open to artists at all stages, this initiative offers a flexible platform to showcase 1–5 original artworks in a…

The Earth Partner Prize 2026 is now open for submissions, inviting artists and creatives aged 14–30 from around the world to respond to the urgent challenges of climate change, ecological justice and environmental action. Open to all nationalities, backgrounds and creative disciplines, the prize welcomes submissions across a broad range…

Applications are now open for the CHOK MAA Artist Residency 2027, an international residency program in Bangkok presented by CHALK HORSE. The residency offers artists three to five weeks of dedicated studio time, accommodation and the opportunity to present work in a concluding exhibition. Open to artists working across all…

The Moreton Bay Regional Art Gallery Network supports local and national artists with a range of creative opportunities, including exhibitions, funding, studio space, and professional development. Current Opportunities: Exhibition ProposalsOpportunities for professional artists to exhibit in council-run galleries, including The Hub Gallery, selected annually via Expression of Interest (EOI). Art…

The Redland Art Awards is a biennial contemporary painting competition open to Australian citizens and permanent residents aged 18 and over. The award celebrates innovation and excellence in painting, with selected finalists exhibited at Redland Art Gallery later in the year. Prizes include: Major Acquisitive Prize: $20,000 Second Prize: $6,000…

artisan invites expressions of interest from creatives, makers, and facilitators interested in delivering workshops and talks as part of its 2026 program. Whether you are an experienced educator, an emerging practitioner with an idea to share, or someone looking to develop their confidence in workshop facilitation, this opportunity provides a…

Applications are open for the L’AiR Arts International Arts Research Residency, offering artists and cultural practitioners the opportunity to live and work in the historic Atelier 11 Cité Falguière in Montparnasse, Paris. Situated within one of Paris’ most significant historic artist communities, the residency continues the legacy of the École…