Prisma Art Prize: 20th Edition
Prisma Art Prize has opened submissions for its 20th edition, inviting painters, illustrators, printmakers and traditional 2D artists from around the world to apply. Based in Rome, the international award…
Sculpture in the Garden Wollongong
Applications are now open for Sculpture in the Garden Wollongong 2027, one of regional Australia’s leading outdoor sculpture exhibitions. Presented by Wollongong City Council, the biennial exhibition transforms the Wollongong…
Objects: One Day Studio Workshop in Art and Drawing
Open Field Studio presents Objects: One Day Studio Workshop in Art and Drawing, a drawing program exploring line, mark-making and form through a series of structured but open-ended studio sessions.…
Watch This Space 2027 Program Callout
Watch This Space (WTS) is inviting applications for its 2027 program, contributing to the creative ecology of Mparntwe/Alice Springs through exhibitions, residencies and screenings. Applications are open to artists and…
Exhibit with Incinerator Gallery
Incinerator Gallery is a platform for unique cultural experiences that connect society through art and design. Share a proposal to exhibit at Incinerator in 2027. Established in 2011 in Aberfeldie,…
Newtown ArtSeat
Have an artwork idea perfect for the heart of Newtown? Newtown ArtSeat is inviting proposals for its 2027 exhibition program. Located in Pride Square, this much-loved public art landmark showcases…
Little Things Art Prize 2026
The Little Things Art Prize was founded by Marnie Ross in 2015 and invites artists to submit creative expressions of the ‘Little Things’ that make them happy or feel grateful.…
The Willoughby Emerging Art Prize
The Willoughby Emerging Art Prize is returning after a 19-year hiatus, relaunching as a prize dedicated to supporting and celebrating the next generation of Australian artists. Originally established in 1983,…
Basil Sellers Art Prize 2026
The Basil Sellers Art Prize is a major national Australian art prize celebrating artistic excellence in 2D works across painting, drawing and printmaking. The acquisitive biennial prize supports artists at…
Trades Hall Art Prize
The Victorian Trades Hall Council is inviting artists from across Australia to enter the Trades Hall Art Prize 2026, a national exhibition exploring the legacy of one of the world’s…
Burnie Print Prize 2027
Entries are now open for the Burnie Print Prize 2027, one of Australia’s leading national printmaking awards, celebrating excellence, innovation and technical skill in contemporary print practice. Presented by Burnie…
Australian Tapestry Workshop 2027: Artist in Residence Program
The Australian Tapestry Workshop’s annual residency program offers mid-career artists the chance to extend their practice through engagement with its resources. For over 20 years, artists in residence have immersed…
fortyfivedownstairs: Exhibition Opportunities 2027
fortyfivedownstairs is inviting proposals for exhibitions in 2027. Located at 45 Flinders Lane in Melbourne CBD, the organisation features two distinctive exhibition spaces: the Small Gallery and the Large Gallery.…
Crafty Party
Get hands-on with Brisbane artists at Museum of Brisbane’s after-dark Crafty Party workshops. These relaxed, artist-led evenings invite participants to explore creative processes, learn new skills and create a handmade…
Basil Sellers Art Prize
Entries are now open for the 2026 Basil Sellers Art Prize, a major national acquisitive art prize presented by The Bas in Moruya, NSW. Celebrating excellence in traditional 2D practice,…
Sapporo Tenjinyama Art Studio Residency
Sapporo Tenjinyama Art Studio welcomes applications for its ongoing artist residency program, offering self-funded residencies of up to three months in one of Japan’s leading public art centres. Located within…
Maud Gallery: Photography Workshops
Maud Gallery is offering a range of photography workshops and courses exploring traditional analogue photography and darkroom techniques. 6-Week Darkroom Course for Beginners Starting 5 October 2026 Artist and educator…
Exhibition Opportunity: Grace Cossington Smith Gallery
The Grace Cossington Smith Gallery is calling for proposals for solo and group exhibitions in 2027, welcoming submissions from emerging and established artists and curators. With a focus on contemporary…
Queensland Regional Art Awards 2026
Entries are now open for the 2026 Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA), Australia’s largest regional art awards program for artists living in regional, rural and remote Queensland. With a total…
Tokyo Biennale 2027: Social Dive
The Tokyo Biennale 2027 Social Dive Open Call invites artists, curators, researchers, collectives and practitioners from Japan and around the world to propose projects responding to the theme “From ‘Me’…
Women in Print
Impress Art invites women printmakers to take part in Women in Print, a two-week celebration of women working in printmaking. Artists are invited to submit recent or historical work that…
Dobell Drawing Prize
Applications are now open for the 25th Dobell Drawing Prize, Australia’s leading biennial award dedicated to drawing, celebrating excellence in technique, innovation and expanded contemporary drawing practice. Presented by the…
Australian Coin Review: Coin Design Competition
Australian Coin Review is inviting artists and designers from across Australia to enter its 2027 Coin Design Competition, offering a AUD $50,000 first prize for a new Australian coin design.…
Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award
Entries are now open for the Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award 2026, a biennial $50,000 non-acquisitive award celebrating excellence in realistic portrait painting. Presented by the South East Centre for…
Kilgour Prize 2027
Entries are now open for the Kilgour Prize 2027, one of Australia’s leading annual awards for figurative and portrait painting. Presented by Newcastle Art Gallery, the non-acquisitive prize awards AUD…
South Side Festival Artist Commission
Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2027 South Side Festival Artist Commission, presented by Frankston City Council. Now in its sixth year, South Side Festival is a ten-day…
Kangaroo Valley Art Prize
Entries are now open for the Kangaroo Valley Art Prize 2026, a national art prize presented as part of the Visual Arts in the Valley Festival. Offering a total prize…
M16 Artspace: Drawing Prize 2026
Entries are now open for the M16 Artspace Drawing Prize 2026, a national award celebrating the diversity and innovation of contemporary drawing practice. Established in 2006, the annual prize welcomes…
ANAT: Synapse Residency Program 2027
Applications are now open for the 2027 ANAT Synapse Residency Program, supporting Australian artists to undertake a creative research residency in partnership with a leading Australian research organisation. The program…
LOOKOUT @ QUT Art Museum
QUT Art Museum is inviting applications for LOOKOUT, an exhibition program showcasing the research and creative practice of QUT students. Open to projects across visual art, design, research and interdisciplinary…
Land Street Gallery: Exhibition Applications Open
Land Street Gallery is calling for applications for solo and group exhibitions from May through to December 2026. Artists, performers, and curators across all disciplines and career stages are invited…
artisan: August Workshop Series
artisan continues its new workshop program at The Parlour within the State Library of Queensland, offering a series of hands-on creative workshops led by Queensland artists, makers and designers. Following…
Metropolitan Fukujusou Artist Residency
Applications are open for the Metropolitan Fukujusou Artist Residency, a Kyoto-based international residency offering artists the opportunity to live and work within a 200-year-old traditional Kyo-Machiya townhouse. Designed for artists…
Evelyn Chapman Art Award 2026
Entries are now open for the Evelyn Chapman Art Award 2026, a prestigious biennial award supporting the professional development of emerging Australian painters. Presented by the S.H. Ervin Gallery, the…
Arts Queensland: Funding opportunities
As part of the Creative Together: Grow 2022–2026 action plan, Arts Queensland offers a dynamic range of funding opportunities to support artists, venues, and organisations across the state. These grants…
Innovate Grant: Summer 2026
Applications are now open for the Innovate Grant Summer 2026 funding round, supporting emerging and established visual artists and photographers worldwide. Each quarter, Innovate Grant awards two unrestricted grants of…
Lethbridge Small-Scale Art Award
Deadline:
20240531
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.…
Glen Skien: Bricolage and Assemblage Design Workshop
Deadline:
20240420
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…
Singapore International Photography Festival
Deadline:
20240510
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 Scholarship and UniSA Jeffrey Smart Commission
Deadline:
20240626
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…
Sunny Art Prize 2024
Deadline:
20240630
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…
Workshop: Gelatine Plate Monoprinting
Deadline:
20240504
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…
Building Communities through Open Art School
Deadline:
20240502
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…
Busan International Video Art Festival
Deadline:
20240707
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…
North Queensland Ceramic Awards
Deadline:
20240716
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. …
Assemblage with Miguel Aquilizan
Deadline:
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…
BBA Photography Prize 2024
Deadline:
20240513
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…
Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize 2024
Deadline:
20240630
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: Curator-In-Residence
Deadline:
20240630
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…
Shea Kirk: Large-Format Photography Workshop
Deadline:
20240622
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…
Moreton Bay Art Prize 2024
Deadline:
20230420
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…
YICCA 2024
Deadline:
20240411
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…
National Works on Paper 2024
Deadline:
20240405
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 Emergence Commissions
Deadline:
20240415
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 Online Exhibition
Deadline:
20240415
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: Rising Artists’ Works
Deadline:
20240412
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.!…
Workshop: In The Loop
Deadline:
20240418
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…
PUNQ: EOI
Deadline:
20240505
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…
Sculpture by the Sea: Bondi
Deadline:
20240414
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…
Synth - Swap - Hack
Deadline:
20240317
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…
Omnia Art Prize
Deadline:
20240328
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…
Boynes Artist Award
Deadline:
20240429
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…
LMDP11: International Festival of Theatre Art and New Technologies
Deadline:
20240402
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 2024
Deadline:
20240321
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
Deadline:
20240214
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…
Sound design and composition for contemporary performance
Deadline:
20240213
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…
Botanical Watercolour Workshop
Deadline:
20240208
Fall in love this February with the art of watercolour with a very special workshop from Paper Hands artist, Holly Neilson. Join us at MoB after dark for a night of bubbles, brownies and beautiful art, as Holly guides you through the process of mastering the basics of working with…
Summer Still Life: Drawing Workshop
Deadline:
20240218
Join Studio Maverik for a Summer Inspired Still Life Drawing Workshop — create colourful sketches in a relaxed & ambient environment Featuring unique glasswork by Lawn Bowls In this Still Life Drawing Workshop, you will be lightly guided through creating colourful sketches inspired by a Summer-themed collection of flowers, fruits…
Young Portfolio Acquisitions 2024
Deadline:
20240220
Young Portfolio is a program organized by the Kiyosato Museum of Photographic Arts (K*MoPA) to support young photographers from around the world by exhibiting and acquiring their works for the museum’s collection. Anybody under the age of 35 is welcome to submit their works. We are looking for works by…
The Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships
Deadline:
20240206
The Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships offer talented young artists (aged 21-35 at the closing date) the chance to explore, study and develop their artistic gifts through travelling either interstate and/or overseas. In 2024, the scholarships will provide financial support for the disciplines of acting, instrumental music, painting and poetry to…
Experimental Film and Video Festival in Seoul
Deadline:
20240331
Experimental Film and Video Festival in Seoul (ExiS) is now calling for entries from around the world for the 2024 festival, held from 18 to 25 July. ExiS was founded in 2004 by Moving Image Forum in order to screen experimental films and contemporary moving images that explore the unknown forms and…
Sound Art Residency at Musée du Quai Branly
Deadline:
20240218
The musée du quai Branly – Jacques Chirac is calling for applications from artists from one of the 4 continents represented in the collections (including Asia and Oceania) for the Sound Art Residency. As part of the Sound Art Residency, the museum will finance a work of sound art that may…







































































