In dedication to the inception of the Surrealist manifesto published 1924 October 15, House Conspiracy are seeking expressions of interest for works to feature this October and celebrate 100 years of Surrealism. We are accepting expressions of interest for past or upcoming works. “Psychic automatism in its pure state, by…

Prisma Art Prize is an art contest born to promote emerging painters and visual artists. As our name and logo suggests, we want to be a prism that refracts all the possible outcomes of the painting process: we aim to collect and showcase a selection of artworks which is inclusive,…

Outer Space is contemporary arts organisation that collaborates with emerging, early and mid-career artists and arts workers to present critically engaged, experimental practices in a supportive, professional environment. Since it was founded in 2016, Outer Space has fast become a leading platform in the australian visual arts sector, providing a…

Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly grants. We’ve simplified the grant process, so that artists and photographers can focus on making their innovative work. The work should speak for itself and our application reflects that. Innovate Grant awards (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer.…

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 biennial Dobell Drawing Prize is Australia’s leading prize for drawing, an unparalleled celebration of technique, innovation and expanded drawing practices. The $30,000 acquisitive prize is presented by the National Art School in partnership with the Sir William Dobell Art Foundation and explores the enduring importance of drawing within contemporary art practice.…

The British Council is calling for applications from artists or organisations for their 2024 Connections Through Culture grants programme, which supports creative collaborations between Asia-Pacific and the UK. Project proposals should have a timeline ending no later than 31 October 2025. The Connections Through Culture grants help artists and cultural organisations to…

Join local textile artist Emily McGuire in this drop-in workshop. Participants will create a woven artwork using second-hand textiles and fabric offcuts. Select your favourite artwork from works in our collection, then create a weaving that responds to the shapes, colours, and features of the work. This program is suitable…

Australia’s most diverse art prize for emerging contemporary artists, the churchie emerging art prize (‘the churchie’), has officially opened entries for 2024. This national prize, invites early-career artists to enter for a chance to exhibit and be considered for awards totalling an over $40,000 prize pool. Entries are open to all emerging…

Art Futures is calling for applications from performing artists for the Art Futures Fellowship 2025. The Fellowship includes a two-month residency at Space for International Cooperation [SIC] in Athens, Greece from mid-February to mid-April 2025. The Fellowship prioritises proposals with a clear view on how the fellowship, including the residency…

The Evelyn Chapman Art Award is a $50,000 scholarship is presented to an Australian painter, male or female under 45. The Award, given every two years, is intended to support a young Australian painter by furthering their art education both in knowledge and artistic practice internationally or in Australia. The…

Sculptures in the Garden will return in 2024 as one of the largest sculpture exhibitions in rural NSW. This year marks the 14th annual Sculptures in the Garden event, and we are eager to continue providing artists with a platform to exhibit their stunning works alongside both local and interstate…

Open to Queensland-based artists or artists with a strong connection to the state, the Clayton Utz Art Award offers a $20,000 winner’s prize and exhibition space for the finalists. Over the last decade we’ve attracted some of Queensland’s finest talent, a cross-section of cutting-edge artists working in a wide variety…

KINGS presents critical and experimental projects from emerging and mid-career artists. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations artists, artists from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, Deaf and disabled artists and LGBTQIA+ artists. KINGS seeks to support a broad range of projects and approaches to contemporary art practice. We particularly…

The Burnie Print Prize presents the best works from established, emerging and cross-disciplinary artists. We welcome all artists living and working in Australia to enter a print or an artist’s book created utilising any printing process. Offering a prize pool of $23,000 the winner will take home $17,000 cash, and an…

Gureng Gureng/Gangulu man, Darren Blackman has spent over 20years working in remote and regional Queensland from, the Western Qld, the Gulf Country, Cape York and the Torres Strait. In this webinar, he’ll share his lived and learned experiences, engaging with diverse people and cultures. Participants will learn about: Common protocols…

Weave some magic into your Thursday evening. Inspired by her remarkable residency, 花弁 Hanabira (Gentle Petal) join artist Hiromi Tango for a very special Crafty Party that celebrates healing and joy. For one night only, we welcome you into the exuberant world of Hiromi Tango, a vibrant celebration of colour and sculptural…

Queer Here is returning for 2024 and are looking for creatives to submit work! In partnership with Brisbane Pride Inc., the exhibition celebrates the talents, vision and experiences of queer artists from Brisbane/Meanjin. The exhibition is open to students, alumni and staff of Griffith University but also to the wider…

Entries for the prestigious Redland Art Awards 2024 are now open, with each entrant able to submit up to three painted 2D works for consideration before the 8 October closing deadline.  The biennial contemporary painting competition is open to all Australian artists.  Coordinated by Redland Art Gallery (RAG), the Redland Art Awards 2024…

The Portia Geach Memorial Award is Australia’s most prestigious art prize for portraiture by women artists. The Award was established by the will of the late Florence Kate Geach in memory of her sister, Portia Geach. The non-acquisitive award of $30,000 is awarded by the Trustee for the entry which is of…

The Paddington Art Prize is a $30,000 National acquisitive prize, awarded annually for a painting inspired by the Australian landscape. Established in 2004 by Arts Patron, Marlene Antico OAM, this National prize takes its place among the country’s most lucrative and highly coveted painting prizes. The prize encourages the interpretation…

Established in 2009, the Hornsby Art Prize is organised and sponsored by Hornsby Shire Council and delivered in partnership with the Hornsby Art Society. This year, the art prize has an overall prize pool value of $23,000, with the major prize $10,000. Categories include Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Digital Art Stills/Digital…

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…

Buckle up Brisbane, it’s time to hit the road with a brand new adventure this autumn. We’re unlocking the studio doors of some of Brisbane’s most exciting contemporary artists with a brand new hop on, hop off, studio bus tour! During this half-day adventure we will take you into the…

Arquetopia’s artist residencies are designed with a decolonial framework that challenges traditional narratives and promotes diverse perspectives in art and cultural practices. These residencies offer artists the opportunity to engage deeply with local communities, traditions, and knowledge systems in Oaxaca, Puebla, and Cusco. By immersing themselves in the rich cultural…

The Bookplate Art Project is a participatory art project designed to strengthen connections between artists, BCC libraries and the community. A selection of commissioned Brisbane artists, along with the wider creative community, will create mini-bookplate artworks inspired by stories and books. These artworks will be placed in books to be…

Art Futures, Serendipity in Action is an international non-profit organisation that supports and initiates activities with an unconditional belief in the value of the arts, culture and education. Its activities aim to widen participation and engagement in the arts towards more just and sustainable societies in Europe and beyond. Together…

SECCA invites artists from across Australia to submit entries for the 2024 SHNPA. Winner receives $50,000 prize money. The Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award is one of Australia’s most loved and richest prizes for realistic portraiture. The $50,000 biennial award is non-acquisitive and attracts hundreds of entries from many of…

Prisma Art Prize is an art contest born to promote emerging painters and visual artists. As our name and logo suggests, we want to be a prism that refracts all the possible outcomes of the painting process. What we want is to answer a fundamental question in the current artistic context: what does painting…

We invite you to submit your work to the 22nd DongGang International Photo Festival, to be held this year from July 12th to September 29th, 2024 in Yeongwol, Gangwon State, Korea.This year’s theme; Silently Loud From nature’s perspective, humanity itself is a form of hell. That is because of the…

Passepartout Photo Prize aims to support the development of talented photographers from all over the world by awarding 1,000 euros in monetary prizes every year, organizing exhibition in a fine art gallery in the heart of Rome, publication in our partners’ magazines, and providing other opportunities for international exposure.  What…

May’s Art after dark special edition presents Wish you were here artist Kellie O’Dempsey. Kellie will bring the fun as she runs an “exquisite corpse” game at Redcliffe Art Gallery. Invented in Paris by the Surrealists in 1925, exquisite corpse is a collective parlour game of chance where each player conceals their contribution before passing…

Make a date with your creativity when artist Gillian Mercer joins us for another Crafty Party this May. Step into the vibrant world of assemblage with Gillian Mercer, an artist who creates tiny gardens out of upcycled materials. In this 2.5 hour workshop you will learn how to make a…

The Brisbane Portrait Prize is all about celebrating Brisbane portrait artists and their sitters, while encouraging public engagement with the arts. Any artist with a connection to Brisbane is eligible to enter. The sitter must also have a connection with Brisbane. All entrants will be eligible for the $50,000 Lord…

The Farm Margaret River is a working rural property and a mecca for artistic practice, dedicated to exploring our connection to land through art. Each year, local, national and international artists and collaborators are invited to an ever-changing, ancient piece of land to create site-specific artwork informed by this unique…

The prestigious Stanthorpe Art Prize is back, and it’s time to showcase your talent to the world. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a budding newcomer, this is your chance to shine on the artistic stage. We are thrilled to announce that submissions are now open for this renowned competition.…