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. Our annual prize pool of $130,000 is spread across…

This annual acquisitive award celebrates contemporary small sculptures from Australian artists. The winner receives a $15,000 cash prize, and the winning work becomes part of the Deakin University Art Collection. An exhibition of finalists’ works will be held at the Deakin University Art Gallery from 28 August to 10 October…

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.…

The Department of Art, Culture, and History of the District Office of Mitte in Berlin is seeking proposals for the operation of part of the exhibition space at Galerie Nord, located at Turmstraße 75, 10551 Berlin. This initiative aims to support the development of a diverse, inclusive, and forward-looking art…

The Macquarie Group Collection has been supporting emerging Australian artists for more than 35 years, and the annual Emerging Artist Prize offers support to a new generation of visual artists. Finalists’ art will be displayed in the Emerging Artist Prize exhibition in The Art Space at 1 Elizabeth, Sydney. The…

Australia’s longest-running print prize, the 47th Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre Print Award, offers a $30,000 prize pool. The award is open to Australian artists aged 16 and over, with the exhibition showcasing the best in contemporary printmaking.

R|Short Program: K’gari Field Trip is an experiential program held on World Heritage listed K’gari across 4 days and 3 nights. It offers a unique opportunity for artists to explore the convergence of art, science, technology and the environment in place and discover the potential of creative technologies within their…

An unmissable one-day free festival celebrating drawing and creativity. Spark or rekindle your love of drawing through experiences designed to tap into the transformative benefits of drawing. From beginners to drawing enthusiasts — no matter your skill level, there’s something for everyone. Join in drawing workshops led by artists, immerse…

Established in 1987 the churchie emerging art prize is Australia’s longest running award for emerging artists. ‘the churchie’ is dedicated to promoting innovation and excellence across art encompassing all mediums and subjects. The annual non-acquisitive prize is an initiative of Anglican Church Grammar School (Churchie). Artists from all Australian states…

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…

50 selected visual artists will be invited to a 2-week, all-expenses-covered residency in the South of France. This immersive opportunity is open to artists working in painting, drawing, graphics, illustration, printmaking, paper art, photography, sculpture, ceramics, and textile art. What’s Included: Creative Immersion – Two weeks to focus on your…

Girra: Fraser Coast National Art Prize is an initiative of the Hervey Bay Regional Gallery and Fraser Coast Regional Council that seeks to explore our reciprocal, inextricable relationship with the environment through contemporary art. Girra: Fraser Coast National Art Prize invites entries from artists working in any visual art medium…

Firstdraft supports and platforms early-career, risk-taking and experimental art practices through a diverse program of solo and group exhibitions. Successful applicants receive: $1,500 artist fee for solo projects $950 artist fee (each) for exhibitions of up to 2 artists $600 artist fee (each) for exhibitions of more than 2 artists,…

In conjunction with our current exhibition, Numinous: The Landscape Paintings of William Robinson QUT Collection artist and alumni Robert Brownhall will be offering a drawing workshop. Exploring the adjacent Botanical Gardens and the architecture of Old Government House join Robert for a workshop with a focus on scene selection, the drawing process…

The Internship Program is offered to current and past Griffith University students.   2025 marks the 15th anniversary of the Griffith University Art Museum Internship Program. Over the last decade we have mentored almost 60 Griffith University students and alumni, helping them to build exciting careers at leading institutions within…

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 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 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 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 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…

Applications are now open for the 2025 Stardust Residency, established in memory of the late Suzi Lyon—an artist, mentor, and educator whose poetic and inclusive practice deeply shaped the Mparntwe arts community. Hosted by Watch This Space (WTS), the residency offers up to 8 weeks of studio time during August/September,…

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…

Applications are now open for La Fabrique des Arts, a multidisciplinary artist residency in Paris hosted by Fondation Fiminco. Open to French and international artists of all ages, the residency supports practitioners across visual arts, crafts, dance, music, design, cinema, and literature. Residents receive a private studio, production support, access…

Collage Forage combines the magical appeal of mushrooms with collage making in a pub. This workshop is a casual meet up an creative afternoon for beginners and seasoned collage artists alike. No prior experience is necessary. Plenty of fun guaranteed. Share conversation, dip into a treasure-trove of materials and make…

Join artist and educator Anna Guthrie for a hands-on, full-day workshop exploring zine-making as a creative and expressive medium. This free session is ideal for artists, educators, and anyone interested in using zines for conceptual development, personal expression, and DIY publishing. This workshop will include: An introduction to the history…

Whether you are an experienced zine- er or have always secretly thought “what the heck is a zine” we would love to have you. Paper and materials will be provided along with some snacks. WHERE: Orleigh Park (exact location to be announced on the day via stories) WHEN: Saturday May…

The Artist as Fundraiser is a free 3-hour fundraising workshop that is ideal for artists, producers and collectives looking to boost their knowledge, skills and confidence to strategically build supporter relationships and grow income from donations. This workshop will cover: Planning your fundraising campaign (individual donations) Building your case for…

The National Wool Museum and the City of Greater Geelong announce the opening of the We the Makers Sustainable Fashion Prize, a biennial competition celebrating dynamic and diverse ethical fashion design. Emerging designers from around the world are invited to submit one ensemble that showcases their commitment to sustainable fashion practices.…

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…

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 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…