BrisStreetCollective hosts a Photo Book Club at The Burrow in West End, inviting street photographers to connect, share inspiration and discuss their favourite photographic work. Attendees are encouraged to bring along a photo book that inspires them and share some of their favourite work with fellow street photographers in a…

Farm Studio International Artist Residency invites artists from around the world to live and create in a rural community in Rajasthan, India. The residency offers a quiet, supportive environment where artists can develop their practice away from everyday distractions, with an emphasis on collaboration, experimentation and intercultural exchange. Artists from…

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 visual excellence across contemporary disciplines. Selected artists will gain international exposure, Artsy profile coverage and opportunities for promotion through BBA…

Atelier Artist in Residence is a curated international residency offering artists uninterrupted time, dedicated studio spaces and a community of fellow creatives in remarkable private estates. The 2026–2027 programs take place at Château de Cerisay in France and Westcove Estate in Ireland. The residencies are self-directed, allowing artists to focus…

International Art Frontier, hosted by Moho Gallery, invites visual artists of all nationalities to submit work for its Venice Winter 2027 edition. There are no theme restrictions, and artists may submit work across painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, digital art and mixed media. The curatorial team will select 12 finalists…

Grid Photo Gallery invites photographers worldwide to submit work for TRAVEL: Around the World 2026, an international open call exploring contemporary photography and the experience of place. The call welcomes photographs depicting landscapes, cities, streets, cultural spaces, routes, borders, interiors and environments shaped by movement or belonging. The theme is…

Defiance Gallery is accepting submissions for the 2026 Defiance Award, an annual opportunity for Australian painters. Established in 1995, Defiance Gallery represents artists working primarily across painting and sculpture and also presents opportunities for artists through the annual Defiance Award for painters and the biennial Small Sculpture Exhibition, Size is…

Gertrude is accepting applications from contemporary artists working across any medium for its two-year Studio Program. The program provides highly subsidised individual studio spaces at Gertrude Contemporary in Preston South, Melbourne, alongside shared communal spaces and workshop facilities. Sixteen studios are available, with eight new artists invited into the program…

The Summer Small Works Show & Prize 2026 is open to Australian artists aged 18 and over, with all 2D and 3D mediums accepted. The 2026 theme is Emergence. Works must: Have been completed from January 2026 onwards Be original works Be no larger than A5 (14.8 × 21cm), with…

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 provides opportunities for artists to be considered for: Ongoing representation through the Gallery Collective Bi-monthly Main Gallery exhibitions Spotlight Feature…

Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts invites artists working in traditional and digital print media to participate in Compact Prints 2026, an international print exhibition, auction and artwork exchange. Each participating artist contributes three identical prints from one artwork edition. One print is exhibited and retained by Umbrella for archiving and potential…

Waverley Council is offering professional artists a fully subsidised studio in Bondi for a 12-month residency. The program is open to emerging, mid-career and professional artists interested in working within Bondi and the greater eastern suburbs area. Artists will receive: Fully subsidised studio space for 12 months Paid professional development…

The Australian Tapestry Workshop (ATW) is offering five artist residencies across four streams in 2027, providing mid-career artists with the opportunity to extend their practice through immersive access to ATW’s studio, specialist equipment and expertise. The five opportunities are: Hancock Fellowship: For mid-career textile artists and designers living and working…

Maitland City Council is inviting artists to develop a site- and community-responsive artwork for Maitland Railway Station. The commission forms part of the Next Stop: Maitland project, which aims to make Maitland Station and its surrounding area safer, more vibrant and welcoming. The selected artwork will transform the covered pedestrian…

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 CIAF 2027 Art Fair Showcase. The showcase brings together First Nations artists, practices and perspectives from across Queensland and the…

The City of Greater Geelong is seeking media artists, projection artists and creative teams to create a new audiovisual digital artwork for the City Hall Christmas projection program. The commissioned work will be presented as part of the City of Greater Geelong’s Public Art Program, with the projection season running…

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 prize has attracted artists from every state and territory, presenting diverse perspectives on belonging, culture, community and the evolving Australian…

This one-hour online workshop explores how to write an artist’s statement — a brief 100–150 word statement that communicates information about an artist’s work and can help clarify the direction of their practice. The workshop will break down, in simple terms, how participants can begin writing or refine their own…

SMALL! 2026 is fortyfivedownstairs’ sixth annual open-call exhibition for small-scale artworks. The exhibition is open to all artists, from child artists and first-time creators through to established professionals, with every submitted artwork displayed in the gallery. All media are welcome, including painting, drawing, photography, prints, textiles and small sculptural works.…

Four-week residencies; the residency period begins on the first Monday of the month and ends on the last Friday of the month. Applications are accepted year-round. AGALAB’s Artist-in-Residence program supports research, experimentation and the development of new work, providing artists with 24/7 access to professional printmaking facilities, technical expertise, workspace…

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 practitioners working across disciplines. The residency encourages context-responsive creative practices through engagement with Fujino’s local community and its cultural and…

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 emerging or established practices, with a focus on artistic development, intercultural dialogue, collaboration and professional networks. Residents receive professional and…

Mustarinda invites artists, researchers and other professionals to live and work together in its residency house in Finland for periods of 2–6 weeks as part of its 2027 multidisciplinary residency program, themed “The House as a Teacher.” The program welcomes all forms of artistic and research practices, mediums, practitioners and…

MAD House is a creative residency in Porto, Portugal, offering artists, designers, makers and creative practitioners time and space to develop their work. Residents live and work from MAD House for one to three months, with a small group of 2–4 residents hosted at a time. The residency provides accommodation,…

Join Bowie Solutions for a hands-on Torres Strait Islander coconut leaf weaving experience at Aboriginal Art Co. Participants will learn about the cultural significance of coconut leaves and their traditional use in practical and playful objects including baskets, mats, fans and toys. Using fresh, hand-harvested coconut leaves, participants will learn…

The Art for Takayna Residency is an annual artist residency hosted by the Bob Brown Foundation in the wild and ancient forests of Takayna, north-west Lutruwita/Tasmania. Over five days, artists immerse themselves in the landscape and create work inspired by its ecosystems, with the residency culminating in a fundraising exhibition…

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…