The designers and creators of the world are being invited to let their imagination take flight and be seen in new light, with the launch of the 2025 World of WearableArt (WOW) Competition. The 2025 sections for the world’s most prestigious wearable art competition include Air, Neon and Myths & Legends, alongside…

The 2025 Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize is now open for entries. The Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize is the highest valued Art Prize for women in Australia and in 2025 will award artists with $58,000 in prize money across three categories – Professional, Indigenous and Emerging. There is also Highly Commended awards as well…

The annual Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition calls on photographers from around the world to celebrate the fauna, flora and natural formations of the Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and the New Guinea region. Submitted entries capture incredible moments in time, bearing witness to the unique beauty of…

The World Illustration Awards (WIA) 2025 are here, and illustrators from around the globe are invited to showcase their creativity. Organized by the Association of Illustrators (AOI) in partnership with the Directory of Illustration, this prestigious event celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Entries are open until February 11, 2025.…

The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) is excited to announce a call for Expressions of Interest from Artists and Designers for our highly anticipated 2025 Fashion Performance and Art Fair Showcase. This prestigious event will take place on the beautiful lands of the Gimuy Walubarra Yidinji peoples from July 11…

Calling all artists – SWELL’s indoor autumn exhibition is back! Local, national, and international artists working in 2D and 3D multidisciplinary mediums are invited to apply. The 10-day exhibition is an opportunity for artists to sell works and editions, connect with a lineup of emerging and established artists, and showcase…

Noorderlicht invites image-makers, photographers, and artists working with all forms of lens-based media to participate in the 2025 Biennale: Machine Entanglements. The festival explores the relationship between technology, ecology, and heritage. Do you have work that critically reflects on these themes and examines the impact of technology such as AI…

CULTURHUB, a project by Art House Turku (Finland) and funded by NextGeneration EU, is calling for applications from culture professionals, including organisation representatives, to co-create a major part of the ambitious global scale event EXTRA LIVE in Virtual Art House (and extending to related digital and physical venues), which will…

CERN and Copenhagen Contemporary are calling for applications from artists and collectives from any country for a fully funded, two-month residency split between CERN in Geneva (May 2025) and Copenhagen Contemporary in Copenhagen (June 2025). Collide is an annual residency programme for artists with a distinct interest in science and technology,…

As we move further into the age of AI and digital innovation, the Athens Digital Arts Festival (ADAF) invites artists to explore the theme Simulacra—a concept that questions the intersection of reality, representation, and hyperreality in the modern world. In an era dominated by digital technologies and artificial intelligence, we…

Curious about a career in the arts after school or wanting to immerse yourself in the world of contemporary art? The Visual Field is an immersive program for students in years 10 to 12 to explore career pathways in the arts. This program is a joint initiative between Flying Arts Alliance…

Inspired by Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities, this exhibition will examine the symbolic power of language, gesture, and visual markers like maps and borders. It will ask how these symbols shape our reality and how their complexities invite deeper interpretation. The exhibition will take place across various iconic locations in central…

The annual Side Gallery end-of-year show is titled ‘Paradise Gloss — Next Edition’, which will run from December 12 — 22. The theme ‘Paradise Gloss’ is the exhibition title that curator Laura Brinin has explored this year with a project for the Outdoor Gallery, presented by Brisbane City Council. In…

Malamegi Lab Art Prize, is a call for submissions open to all kind of artists. Works allo wed in the art competition are: drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, graphics,  mix media and video. A great opportunity for the artists, which can win a cash prize, have  the opportunity to exhibit their…

The Darwin Fringe Festival is thrilled to announce its hybrid open-access callout for the 2025 Festival! Scheduled to take place 11 – 20 July 2025, the Fringe is back and looking for provocateurs, creators, performers, and innovators of all skill levels, working in any art form, to join this vibrant…

Farm Studio International Artist Residency is located in a rural community in India. Residents stay and create in a quiet art centre and beautiful environment where they can develop their artwork free from accustomed distractions. Farm Studio residency provides three types of working spaces where artists can explore their art…

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…

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 Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Australia is calling for expressions of interest from individuals and organisations interested in participating in the Australia Pavilion cultural programme at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, from 13 April to 13 October 2025. The cultural programme aligns to the Australian Government’s National Cultural Policy, Revive.…

The Siliceous Award for Ceramic Excellence is a recognition and celebration of artistic excellence and innovation in ceramics. Since being established in 2015, the Siliceous Award has grown in profile and now receives local, national, and international media coverage. It attracts a high standard of entries from both full-time career artists and enthusiasts around Australia.…

Open to Australian artists under 40 working in any medium, the Ramsay Art Prize is presented by the Art Gallery of South Australia and supported in perpetuity by the James & Diana Ramsay Foundation. The Prize aims to support and encourage contemporary Australian artists to make their best work at…

The John Villiers Outback Art Prize is now open for artists from all over Australia to submit their paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures depicting the uniqueness of country landscapes and communities. Adult and youth, professional and emerging artists are invited to submit their work for the chance to gain recognition,…

Celebrating its 17th year in 2025, 9 by 5 commemorates the original exhibition held in Melbourne in 1889. This featured artists Tom Roberts, Charles Conder, Arthur Streeton and Frederick McCubbin who produced uniform artwork on nine by five-inch cigar box lids. Arts in Greater Dandenong’s adaptation has now become a nationally recognised…

Riddergade AIR is calling for applications from professional visual artists from all over the world for their three-month residency programme in Viborg, Denmark, in 2025. The purpose of Riddergade AIR is to create connections between the residents and Danish artists and to facilitate new opportunities for international development of the Danish contemporary art…

Pallas Projects/Studios’ Artist-Initiated Projects, is an Arts Council funded, open-submission, annual gallery programme that is highly accessible to artists, presented in the context of an established gallery space with a dedicated tradition towards the development of artists in a peer-led, supportive environment. Its focus is on early/mid career, emerging artists and…

Landslide Gallery is a Blue Mountains based Artist Run Initiative (ARI) established in 2023 by artists Amber Hearn, Heather Miller and Kevina-Jo Smith. Landslide has a focus on contemporary painting, broadening to a variety of mediums including ceramics, sculpture, video, photography and installation. Presenting a dynamic range of work from…

 We invite artists and photographers of all mediums, from all around the world, to participate in our biggest exhibition ever. We will be taking over the iconic Kühlhaus Berlin to present the best artworks and photographs from our international Artist Prize and Photography Prize open calls in May/June 2025. Don’t…

The Ipswich Community Gallery is excited to announce that we are now accepting exhibition applications for 2025. Whether you’re an emerging talent or an established creative, we want to hear from you. We welcome both group and solo exhibitions that celebrate contemporary art and foster deep connections with our amazing…

The 2025–26 Hatched Curatorial Associate is a key role within PICA’s Exhibitions team, supported by funding from The Minderoo Foundation. This position offers practical experience to build expertise in the WA arts sector and is ideal for an early-career curator with exhibition experience and strong communication and administrative skills. The Hatched:…

Submit your proposals for ‘A Stage Called Home’: BEMAC’s 2025 Artistic Program, including the BEMAC Live and BEMAC Unplugged series, as well as a special event for BrisAsia festival and a Creative Development in partnership with Metro Arts by Monday, October 21. The invitation is open to individuals, bands, collectives,…

Reverberations chronicles artist Kuweni Dias Mendis’ journey of belonging as a migrant woman of colour and culture in Australia. This multisensory arts experience incorporates film, live music, movement and visual arts in an exploration of identity and belonging, forged in spirituality. ‘Reverberations’ comprises three segments, starting with the screening of…

Brunswick Street Gallery is excited to announce that entries are NOW OPEN for our 2025 Small Works Art Prize, Australia’s largest open-call art prize for artworks measuring 35x35x35cm or less. All levels of experience are welcome and all mediums accepted–including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, weaving, sculpture, ceramics and more. ALL…

The Hub Gallery at Caboolture Regional Art Gallery is a professional exhibition space dedicated to highlighting emerging and established artists. Local schools, art groups, and artists who live in or have a connection to, or whose artworks are relevant to the region can apply. The gallery accepts applications for solo…

Join jewellery designer Rosa Lusvardi to create a unique accessory while exploring fun jewellery making techniques! Hand sculpt and decorate a charm using air dry clay to take home and treasure that channels childhood nostalgia, femininity and girlhood. Suitable for beginners.   Accessibility  We are committed to making the IMA accessible…

The Institute of Modern Art invites you to join our Zine Fair on Saturday 26th October. Zines are old-school, cheap, individual, easy to make and foster self-expression, communication and community building. Explore a massive selection of independent, experimental and alternative publications. The Zine Fair will take place at the IMA, from 10am –…

Entries are now open for the Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Art (NPCA) to artists across Australia, working in any medium. This biennial competition includes four monetary prizes: Open Prize: $20,000 Local Prize: $10,000 Mayor’s Award: $500 People’s Choice Award: $500 Image credits: Tina Stefanou, Hym(e)nals, NPCA2023 Local Winner, Jarrad Martyn, Refuge, NPCA2023 Mayor’s Award, Laresa Kosloff,…