Call for exhibition proposals: Incinerator Gallery Atrium Space  Incinerator Gallery exhibits work by emerging and established artists in the Atrium each year.   The Atrium is suited to sculptural and spatial practices that are site-considered. All applicants are encouraged to visit the exhibition space before submitting your application.  New works designed specifically for the site…

Established in 2018 the Urunga Small Sculpture Prize is a regional award for small sculpture, presented by the Urunga Business and Community Chamber, and the Urunga Art Space.  

At the heart of Head On Photo Festival are the Head On Photo Awards across four categories;, Portrait, Landscape, Student, and the brand-new Environmental Awards by Australian Geographic all judged by a diverse panel of Australian and international photography industry leaders, from creators to curators. Head On’s philosophy hinges upon…

Take a moment for yourself at this yoga session and be surrounded by art. Led by Yasuyo Anne Uehara (Holistic counsellor, life-long meditator, and mindfulness yoga teacher), you’ll be instructed through yoga poses, with a focus on breath and mindfulness practices. Enjoy the benefits of attending this morning yoga session:…

  Now in its third year, entries open today (01 March 2023) in the annual National Capital Art Prize. Artists around Australia are invited to take part, with $45,000 prize money up for grabs across three categories, including: Open Prize, First Nations Prize for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists…

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…

Curious about a career in the arts after school or wanting to immerse yourself in the world of contemporary art? The Visual Field is a professional development program for young and emerging creatives (15-18yrs), delivered by Flying Arts Alliance and the Institute of Modern Art.  Meet artists and arts industry professionals to explore…

The Hazelhurst Art on Paper Award 2023 is open to original works made on, or principally with, paper. Mediums may include but are not limited to drawing, painting, watercolour, collage, printmaking, photography, sculpture, installation and video. Awards include the $15,000 major award, the $5,000 Young and Early Career Artist Award, the…

If you are interested in learning new art techniques, we have the workshops for you. Join us in the Art Tasters workshop series to learn different art mediums with a local artist each month. These inclusive workshops are suitable for adults. Let us know how we can support your individual…

Innovate Grant awards $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, honorable mentions (3 in art and 3 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists. Innovate Grant’s commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting…

Life drawing with collage for The Ascended Connect with Chantal Fraser’s The Ascended by making your own artwork inspired by the artist’s protective uniforms, masks and shields. In a life drawing style workshop facilitated by Rachel Monique Walker participants will make their own mixed-media collages with inspiration from Fraser’s Citizens’…

The Banyule Award for Works on Paper is awarded biennially to an outstanding contemporary work on paper. This is a prestigious national art prize, with the winning artwork entered into the Banyule Art Collection. Banyule Council also acquires many artworks from the Finalists’ Exhibition as a part of this process.…

Entries are now open for the 2023 Mosman Art Prize. The annual exhibition will take place 23 September – 29 October. The Mosman Art Prize 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…

Join Lisa Tucker from Art2cin2u to explore the significance of the Koru in Māori art and design in this painting workshop. The Koru is the symbol of creation and is based on the shape of an unfurling fern frond. The circular symbol conveys the idea of movement. It signifies that…

Clayton Utz is proud to support the Arts through the Clayton Utz Art Award. The Award offers a $20,000 winner’s prize and exhibition space for the finalists and is awarded to an outstanding artwork by a Queensland-based artist, or an artist with a strong connection to Queensland.   Image: GLENN HUNT,…

The Art Educators Network sessions are an opportunity for visual art teachers to connect with peers and galleries in the region. These sessions include a tour or a professional development talk about the current exhibition. Afterward, there will be networking and refreshments. These sessions run once per term at one…

The Brisbane Portrait Prize is all about celebrating Brisbane portrait artists and their sitters, while encouraging public engagement with the arts. The Brisbane Portrait Prize: Encourages excellence, creates opportunity for artists and increases engagement in the arts, by providing space for artists to explore contemporary portraiture, encompassing notions of story…

Following on from his residency at Museum of Brisbane, artist Robert Brownhall is once again transporting his studio to the heart of City Hall, and this time he’s inviting you to come along for the journey. For one day only, you have the rare opportunity to learn drawing techniques from…

The annual Gosford Art Prize has been a feature of the Gosford Regional Gallery program since the early 1970s and is a cultural highlight of our region. Open to practicing artists from across Australia, the prize presents the selected winner with a first prize of $15,000 with a second prize…

Over the last 17 years, the William and Winifred Bowness Photography Prize has emerged as an important annual survey of contemporary photographic practice in Australia and one of the most prestigious prizes in the country. MAPh invites artists to submit still photo-based media including analogue and digital photography created over…

Art meets science – Open call for artists. Base funding from $5,000-$75,000. World Science Festival Brisbane invites expressions of interest (EOI) to participate in Curiocity Brisbane 2024, an annual temporary public art event held in Brisbane. Artists can submit ideas for artworks that celebrate the intersection of science and art. Curiocity Brisbane is seeking a diverse…

Entries are now open for our Fifty Squared Art Prize, Australia’s largest open-call art prize for 2D works measuring 50x50cm or less. The Fifty Squared Art Prize welcomes artists at all stages of their career, from emerging to established, practicing throughout Australia and beyond. All 2D mediums will be accepted…

Too often, when we think about gender diverse representation in the performing arts, the focus is confined to the need for more more trans actors, writers and directors. While it’s critical that we have a wide range of authentic voices shaping our narratives, little consideration has been given to the…

  You are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to exhibit a work in the 11th Palmer Sculpture Biennial. The requirement to express interest is to submit a concept outline with supporting drawing/documentation on an A4 page/s after a visit to the site. Interstate/overseas artists should discuss alternatives to…

The Thinker Maker Space of CYENS, Nicosia (Cyprus), is calling for applications from artists, designers or creatives for their Artist-in-Residence Programme throughout 2023. Resident artists have full access to the makerspace facilities, allowing experimentation with advanced fabrication techniques. They will also have the opportunity to present and exhibit their work at the end…

QCA Galleries are now accepting proposals to exhibit at POP Gallery. We accept proposals from Queensland College of Art students, staff, and external applicants. Please take the time to read through the information listed on the QCA Galleries website, including the Terms and Conditions prior to applying. All proposals must be submitted online…

DongGang International Photo Festival (DIPF) calls for work from artists from around the world for their festival to be held in Yeongwol, Korea, 21 July to 24 September 2023. The theme this year is “The Magical Unknowns,” which explores curiosity and the desire to investigate the unknown as an inherent…

Malamegi Lab Art Prize, is a call for submissions open to all kind of artists. Works allowed 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 artworks,…

You’re invited to experience a demonstration by artist Elysha Rei in Gallery One at Metro Arts, sharing her hand-cut paper cutting arts practice. Using her matrilineal Japanese heritage as a point of inspiration for her work, gain a behind-the-scenes insight into this delicate artform. Visitors are welcome to converse and…

A special Sunday daytime cut and paste session for collage artists and the collage curious. Beginners will love this introduction to collage – no prior experience is required. Share conversation, dip into a treasure-trove of materials and make collages inspired by a monthly theme. All materials are provided but please…

The Deakin University Contemporary Small Sculpture Award was established in 2009 and 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…

STILL: National Still Life Award is a biennial, acquisitive award for an artwork in the still life genre. The award takes a fresh and contemporary approach to still life and its themes. • Entry is open to all Australian artists • Artworks of all mediums are accepted Still: National Still Life…

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 makes…

Join Studio Maverik for a Sunday session of self-guided long pose life drawing, with plenty of time to capture the finer details of each pose. Long pose life drawing entails an experienced nude Life Model holding a single pose for an extended period of time. In this two-hour session, you…

Join us for a sensory guided experience where you can engage in discussion and sensory exploration. These 30-minute sessions are designed to introduce visitors to new ways of experiencing and connecting with the artworks of the exhibition. Individuals, school students and groups of all ages and abilities are encouraged and…

The JAA Australasian Jewellery Awards celebrate and recognise design, innovation, craftsmanship and marketability in the jewellery industry. They are the ultimate industry awards that reward creativity, skill and technique – the most distinguished program for the Australian and New Zealand jewellery community. This year we present the 27th instalment. The…