Join the conversation: exploring colonial heritage through contemporary art. Embark on a transformative journey with Contested Desires: Constructive Dialogues (CDCD).   Are you a visual artist based in The Netherlands passionate about unravelling the layers of our shared colonial past and its impact on contemporary culture? This is your chance to be part…

Photographers of all levels are invited to submit a black and white digital photograph inspired by Brisbane’s built environment. Museum of Brisbane will select a number of submissions to display in our upcoming exhibition, New Light: Photography Now + Then (opening August 2024). New Light draws on the Elliott Collection, one of the…

The Mosman Art Prize is an acquisitive award of $70,000 sponsored by Mosman Council. The it is the longest running and most prestigious municipal art prize in Australia. Winning entries form the basis of the Mosman Art Collection, a valuable and historic collection that surveys Australian painting since 1947. Entries…

This opportunity will profile the talents of a  First Nations artist from the Moreton Bay Region  (or with a strong connection to the region).  The artwork will be positioned at the entrance to the  Community Hub to enhance cultural safety and  welcoming access to the space.  The successful Artist will…

Entries are now open for the 2024 Fifty Squared Art Prize, Australia’s largest open-call art prize for 2D artworks measuring 50x50cm or less! Each year the Fifty Squared Art Prize showcases artists at all stages of their career, from emerging to established, practicing throughout Australia and beyond, with an exhibition…

Eastablised in 2009, the Deakin University Contemporary Small Sculpture Award is organised by the Art Collection and Galleries Unit at Deakin University, Victoria. The award celebrates contemporary sculptures from artists around Australia, culminating in an exhibition of finalists’ work held in August to October each year at the Deakin University…

With a first prize of $20 000, the Lethbridge Art Award is open to national and international artists for small-scale artworks. Entrants may submit a 2D or 3D artwork up to 61cm (24 inches) in height, width, or depth.Judging is based on three equally evaluated criteria of creativity, originality, and skill.…

If you have a passion for design and creativity, this workshop is perfect for you! Led by renowned artist and university lecturer Dr. Glen Skien, this masterclass will delve into the fascinating world of bricolage and assemblage design. You will learn new skills and take home a finished work of art. During…

The Singapore International Photography Festival (SIPF) is calling for applications from international artists for the 9th edition of the festival, to be held in Singapore from 18 October to 24 November 2024. SIPF is an international platform which aims to promote the arts and the appreciation of photography arts, as…

Samstag Scholarships enable Australian artists to develop their artistic capacities and skills through a dedicated period of practice-based learning in an international learning institution. The scholarship provides each artist with institutional fees for one academic year of study and a $70,000 tax free allowance and covers travel expenses to a leading…

The Sunny Art Prize is calling for applications from visual artists from all over the world for their 2024 edition. The art competition is open to everyone, regardless of location or preferred medium and theme. The Sunny Art Prize has established itself as one of the UK’s most prestigious international…

Join us at Pine Rivers Art Gallery to try gelatine plate monoprinting. This art workshop allows you to get hands-on with the fun technique of gelatine plate monoprinting, also known as gelli printing Make unique prints from leaves, stencils, and other found objects in this three-hour art workshop. Artist facilitator…

In a unique take on artist-run initiatives, ‘Open Art School’ was a program rather than a space. It began as a series of peer critiques, offered in response to regional Queensland’s lack of formal art training opportunities. By using a structured format based on Liz Lerman’s critical response method, artists…

The call for submissions is open for the 18th Busan International Video Art Festival (BIVAF). Submissions are available for two weeks, from 24 June to 7 July 2024. The guidelines below provide more details. The 18th edition of the BIVAF will be held from 5 to 27 October 2024. Busan…

The North Queensland Ceramic Awards showcases well-known and emerging artists and offers a $10,000 major acquisitive prize. Selected works will be on display at Perc Tucker Regional Gallery from 18 October 2024 to 2 February 2025 and will be eligible in various categories beyond the major City of Townsville Art Collection Award.  …

Join Platform artist Miguel Aquilizan for a free-form sculpture workshop. Learn about the art of assemblage as he shares his personal creative process, philosophies on sculpture making, and tips and techniques. As a sculptor, Aquilizan is intuitive in his inquiry, improvisational in his approach, and inventive in his use of diverse materials. He attributes…

The 2024 BBA Photography Prize open call has officially launched! BBA is searching for the best photographic talent from all around the world. Open to any theme or medium, the competition spotlights emerging photographers without restrictions such as age, gender, or background. An international jury will select 50 photographers for…

Established in 2001, the Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize is Australia’s pre-eminent award for small sculpture presented by Woollahra Council. The Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize attracts strong support from artists, collectors and critics and is the first national acquisitive prize for an original, freestanding sculpture of up to 80cm in any dimension.…

MADA Gallery is a contemporary art space located at Monash University, Caulfield Campus, in the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture. In addition to examination exhibitions by PhD candidates, MADA Gallery hosts a programme of exhibitions by artists, curators, designers, architects, and other creative practitioners. Applications are now open for…

This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of contemporary photographic portraiture with an in-depth look at Shea’s personal practice, sharing his passion as you are guided through the steps to create a portrait. Focusing on the slow and intentional process inherent to large format photography, learn…

The Moreton Bay Art Prize is an annual exhibition and prize that supports and celebrates our diverse local artists. Winners of the prize will share a prize pool totalling $10,000 with a non-acquisitive prize of: $5,000 for first place $3,000 for second place $1,500 for third place $500 for a People’s Choice…

The competition’s aim is to promote the enrolled artists, giving them chance to join the international market of contemporary art. Internationality and networking make YICCA a huge opportunity for the artists, which can: • Win a cash prize: – Euro 3000,00 money prize to the first selected – Euro 1000,00…

The Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery’s National Works on Paper (NWOP) was established in 1998 and incorporated the former Spring Festival of Drawing and Prints Acquisitive which began in 1973 and 1974. With a long and rich history, NWOP attracts leading contemporary artists from across Australia working in the fields of drawing, printmaking,…

Experimenta is Australia’s leading organisation dedicated to commissioning, exhibiting and touring contemporary art driven by ideas and shaped by technology.  We are seeking Expressions of Interest for media artworks by Australian artists for the touring exhibition Experimenta Emergence (2025-2027).  About the commission Our commissions provide a significant opportunity for Australian artists to undertake professional and creative development, with financial and…

BBA Prizes has launched a new open call for international artists and photographers. Any medium, no restrictions for themes or experience. The opportunity to be featured in an online exhibition this May 2024. Join our growing online community focused on giving a platform for your emerging or mid-level careers. Enter…

China Shanghai International Arts Festival is calling for artists from across the world, 45 years old and under, to apply for the Rising Artists’ Works programme (R.A.W.!). The call is for professional young artists, amateur young artists, and curators and both individuals and teams can apply. Established in 2012, R.A.W.!…

Join us in the Outer Space Main Gallery for an artist talk and participatory workshop with Norton Fredericks as part of their exhibition, Contaminated. In the Loop is a dual-purpose offering, where participants will learn and contribute looped, woven outcomes towards the exhibition, and engage in shared discourse and insights on the current states of…

Alongside our curated program of major site-specific works, Umbrella and PUNQ are inviting expressions of interest to propose major works for this year’s festival.   About the Festival Festival Dates: 2 – 18 August PUNQ is a biennial place-making festival which activates and engages with spaces, histories, and futures through art. It…

Call for submissions for the 26th Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi to be staged along the coastal walk from Bondi to Tamarama in Sydney, Australia from 18 October – 4 November 2024 are now OPEN.   ARTIST AWARDS AND SUBSIDIES Each year we seek to generate artist subsidies and awards, many of which are…

Oh come all ye faithful hardware hackers, wigglers, synth and circuit-bending enthusiasts. This is chance to break out your hardware drawer contents, and bring things that you’d like to swap, sell (hated or broken modules are welcome!), hack/circuit-bend or even some primo things that aren’t quite working with your massive…

The Omnia Art Prize is one of Australia’s premier art awards and exhibitions for contemporary art. The Omnia Art Prize is an annual art competition open to established and emerging Australian contemporary artists. Since its beginning in 1971, the not-for-profit event has grown to become one of Australia’s premier art…

Join us in celebrating 10 Editions of artistry and creativity. The Boynes Artist Award invites artists worldwide to participate in our historic 10th Edition. With a commitment to inclusivity and diversity in the arts, we offer a platform where artists of all backgrounds and experience levels can shine on a…

Between NOVEMBER and DECEMBER 2024, the 11th edition of the International  Festival of Theater Art and New Technologies “The Wonders of the Possible” will  be held in Cagliari at the DOMOSC Space.   The LMDP Festival supports the development and experimentation of new creative,  theatrical and artistic languages through new technologies,…

Remagine Art Prize has a focus on waste, sustainability and the environment. Artists are asked to submit works that relate to an element of this year’s theme ‘Crossroads of Consumerism’, referring to the juncture where our consumption has met the finite natural resouces limit of our planet. Total prizemoney $11,000.…

The Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize is an annual acquisitive prize that was launched in 2017 to advance art and opportunity for emerging and established women artists in Australia. It is the highest value professional artist prize for women in Australia. There are three prize categories – the Professional Artist…

Join composer and multi-award-winning Sound Designer Anna Whitaker for a very special workshop delving into the fundamentals of sound design and composition for contemporary performance. Anna will reflect and share how she approaches working collaboratively with artists working across multiple disciplines including traditional text-based theatre to contemporary dance and everything…