FORM: Studio Maverik Exhibition Call Out
FORM is a community-focused exhibition curated by Studio Maverik that brings together local artists exploring the human figure across a range of visual media. The exhibition invites artists of all…
Rewiring Townhall #1: Metro Arts Sector Gathering
Metro Arts presents the first of its new Townhall gatherings, bringing together Brisbane’s creative community to connect, share ideas and hear updates as the organisation launches a new direction for…
Blaklash Built Environment Scholarship
The Blaklash Built Environment Scholarship supports Indigenous Australian students studying architecture and built environment disciplines, encouraging them to connect their university studies with First Nations stories, culture and knowledge. Offered…
Curator Expressions of Interest: Outdoor Gallery
Curator Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are now open for the Outdoor Gallery exhibition program running from 2026 to 2027. Brisbane City Council is seeking experienced curators, producers or curatorial teams…
Pro Hart Outback Art Prize 2026
Entries are opening soon for the 2026 Pro Hart Outback Art Prize, Broken Hill City Art Gallery’s largest annual exhibition and a major national acquisitive art prize celebrating artistic responses…
Workshop: (Un)Disciplined Works: Public Social Art in Brisbane
Metro Arts presents (Un)Disciplined Works: Public Social Art in Brisbane, a two-day workshop exploring experimental approaches to engaging communities through creative work in public places. Facilitated by artist, curator-producer and…
Stardust Residency 2026
Applications are now open for the Stardust Residency 2026, a studio residency program hosted by Watch This Space in Mparntwe (Alice Springs). The Stardust Residency was established in honour of…
Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2026: Call for Entries
Submissions are now open for Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2026, inviting artists from Australia and around the world to present sculptural works along Sydney’s iconic coastal walk. Sculptures of…
Curator Position: Metro Arts
Metro Arts is seeking a Curator to join its team and support the design and delivery of the organisation’s artistic program. Working closely with the CEO, the Curator will collaborate…
Experimental Performance Art Residency: Outer Space x Performance Space
Outer Space, in partnership with Performance Space (Gadigal/Sydney), announces an Experimental Performance Art Residency for Queensland-based artists working across movement, dance, theatre, drag, sound and hybrid practices. This process-led residency…
Brisbane / Meanjin Paste Up Festival
The Brisbane / Meanjin Paste Up Festival (BMPUF) returns for its second edition in May 2026 as part of BSAF and Meeting of Styles. Inspired by similar events in Argentina…
Artbank Prize 2026
The inaugural Artbank Prize is a national open call for Australian artists who are not currently represented in the Artbank collection. One artist from each state and territory will be…
Sunshine Coast National Art Prize 2026
The Sunshine Coast National Art Prize 2026 is now open to Australian residents working in any 2D medium and new media. This national acquisitive prize recognises outstanding contemporary visual arts…
Residency Program: The Farm Margaret River
Applications open 2 March 2026 for the 2027 Funded Residency Program at The Farm Margaret River, a not-for-profit arts organisation located on Wardandi Noongar Country in Western Australia’s South West.…
Lab Art Contest: Milan 2026
Malamegi Lab presents the Lab Art Contest, an international call for submissions open to professional and amateur artists worldwide. The competition welcomes drawings, paintings, sculptures, photography, graphics, mixed media, digital…
Omnia Art Prize
The Omnia Art Prize & Exhibition returns in 2026, offering Australian contemporary artists the opportunity to exhibit, sell their work and compete for $19,000 in prizes. Celebrating its 55th exhibition,…
Gallipoli Art Prize 2026
The Gallipoli Art Prize 2026 is now open for entries. Established in 2006 by The Gallipoli Memorial Club, this acquisitive award invites artists to respond to the legacy of the…
Arte Laguna Prize: 21st Edition Open Call
Arte Laguna Prize, the Venice-based International Contemporary Art Competition, has opened applications for its 21st edition. Open to emerging artists worldwide without age or nationality restrictions, the prize offers exhibition,…
TRIGGER #7: Ocean
FOMU – Museum of Photography Antwerp invites photographers, filmmakers and visual artists to submit proposals for TRIGGER #7: Ocean, the seventh edition of its critical publication series. This open call…
Latrobe Art Space: Call for Expressions of Interest
Latrobe Art Space is inviting expressions of interest from artists and collectives seeking to exhibit in 2026, with the 2027 calendar to be released soon. The light-filled, flexible venue supports…
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…
Tertiary Artists Book Prize
The 2027 Tertiary Artists Book Prize is an invitational award open to Australian artists currently undertaking, or who have recently completed (within the last two years), tertiary studies in art,…
Studio Maverik Life Drawing
Studio Maverik presents weekly social life drawing sessions at the iconic Flying Colours in West End. Designed for both beginners and experienced life drawers, these relaxed sessions combine traditional life…
Prisma Art Prize 2026
Prisma Art Prize is an international art competition dedicated to promoting emerging painters and visual artists. Its mission is to showcase the full potential of painting as a medium, embracing…
Working with the Grain: Workshop with Mika Nakamura-Mather
Working with the Grain is an artist-led workshop with Japanese-born, Australian-based artist Mika Nakamura-Mather, introducing participants to Kyōgi — thin sheets of wood veneer traditionally used in Japan for writing…
World Illustration Awards 2026
The World Illustration Awards 2026 are now open for entries, celebrating global excellence and innovation in contemporary illustration. This internationally respected awards program shines a spotlight on outstanding work from…
Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery: Artist in Residence Program
Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery (SRAG) is inviting Australian visual artists to apply for its inaugural 4-week Artist in Residence (AiR) Program, taking place during October–November 2026 in the scenic Granite…
Life Drawing & Painting at Vacant Assembly
Join a welcoming weekly life drawing and painting session at Vacant Assembly, open to all skill levels and all mediums. Bring your own materials—charcoal, oils, acrylics, pencils—and settle into a…
Paper on Skin 2026
Paper on Skin™ celebrates wearable paper art from around the world. Artists and designers are invited to create garments made from at least 80% paper. The event features 11 prizes…
National Photography Prize 2026
Presented by Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA), the National Photography Prize is Australia’s longest-running acquisitive photography award. The 2026 prize offers a $40,000 acquisitive award, named in honour of Dr…
photoED magazine: Order / Chaos
photoED magazine invites submissions of photographic-based works for Issue #76, exploring the theme Order VS Chaos. This call seeks well-considered fine art photography projects that interpret order, minimalism, chaos, maximalism,…
Queensland Figurative
Queensland Figurative is a non-acquisitive art competition that celebrates the dynamic and expressive role of the human figure in contemporary visual art. Open exclusively to artists residing in Queensland, the…
Harden Art Prize 2026
The Harden Art Prize celebrates the beauty, diversity, and creativity of Australian landscape painting. Based in the twin towns of Harden–Murrumburrah in regional New South Wales, this prestigious national award…
Impress Printmakers Studio: February 2026
Impress Printmakers Studio Brisbane welcomes 2026 with a full program of creative events, workshops, and exhibitions. January and February offer opportunities to learn new printmaking skills, engage with artists, and…
Rabbit Island Residency Program
The Rabbit Island Residency Program 2026 is now accepting applications for three residencies taking place on Rabbit Island, Michigan (USA). The residency supports artists working in dialogue with contemporary environmental…
2026 Mandorla Art Award
Now celebrating its 40th year, the Mandorla Art Award invites submissions from professional and emerging Australian artists working in any medium. Recognised as Australia’s most significant thematic Christian art prize,…
2027 Exhibition Proposals: Logan Art Gallery
Deadline:
20260214
Logan Art Gallery is now accepting Expressions of Interest for its 2027 exhibition program. This is an opportunity for artists at any stage of their practice to present thoughtful, ambitious, and engaging work to one of Queensland’s most vibrant and diverse communities. Two exhibition streams are open: • Gallery Exhibition…
Experimental Drawing with Spencer Harvie
Deadline:
20260221
Artist Spencer Harvie hosts an experimental exquisite corpse drawing workshop that reconsiders our online, image-saturated experience through analogue processes. Beginning with surrealist parlour games as prompts, participants will explore tracing, collaging, erasure, and remixing to examine the role of drawing in an era of information overload. All materials are supplied.…
Draw Along with Dr Bill Platz
Deadline:
20260325
Draw along with artist Dr Bill Platz in an intimate, after-hours workshop held within the exhibition Olafur Eliasson: Presence. With a live model and Eliasson’s immersive artworks as your subject, participants explore the verso/recto drawing technique — working on both sides of the page to create layered, translucent drawings that…
Moreton Bay Art Prize 2026
Deadline:
20260411
The Moreton Bay Art Prize 2026 is an annual exhibition and non-acquisitive prize celebrating and supporting local artists from the City of Moreton Bay. Open to artists aged 18 years and over, the prize is available to artists who reside in the City of Moreton Bay local government area or…
The Incognito Art Show
Deadline:
20260531
The Incognito Art Show invites professional, emerging, and amateur artists to participate in Australia’s biggest and most inclusive art show, with a distinctive twist. Artists donate original A5 artworks that are sold for a flat price of $100, with the artist remaining anonymous until the work is purchased. Artists may…
Canberra Contemporary: Curator + Program Manager
Deadline:
20260220
Canberra Contemporary is seeking a Curator + Program Manager to join its small and dedicated team and help shape the future of contemporary art in Australia. This part-time role (0.8 FTE, 30 hours per week) is ideal for an experienced arts professional with strong curatorial, project management, and organisational skills.…
R & M McGivern Prize for Painting
Deadline:
20260625
The R & M McGivern Prize was established through the will of the late Muriel Evelyn McGivern, a local resident and artist of Maroondah, as a lasting legacy supporting the arts in the region. Awarded every three years, the Prize recognises outstanding, original painting in oil or watercolour (including gouache).…
Art & Wellbeing Workshops: Presence in Practice
Deadline:
20260422
Art & Wellbeing Workshops: Presence in Practice offers a series of evening sessions exploring presence through spirituality, neuroscience, and therapeutic strategies. Across three workshops, expert facilitators guide participants to deepen focus, connection, and awareness through reflective engagement with art. Each session begins with an exclusive, crowd-free viewing of Olafur Eliasson:…
Creative Consultations: Flying Arts
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Creative Consultations are one-on-one online sessions with leading arts professionals, offering personalised feedback and practical career advice for artists at all stages of their practice. These consultations provide guidance on developing a professional artist profile, engaging with the art market, and preparing for exhibitions in public and regional galleries. Sessions…
World of WearableArt Competition 2026
Deadline:
20260226
The World of WearableArt (WOW) Competition invites designers worldwide to enter one of the world’s leading wearable art events. With a prize pool exceeding $200,000 NZD, finalists’ works are presented in a major theatrical production seen by over 60,000 people.
Arts Queensland: Funding opportunities
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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 aim to boost creative employment, inspire new work, and bring Queensland stories to life. From live music and touring initiatives…
Artist Opportunities: City of Moreton Bay
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The Moreton Bay Regional Art Gallery Network supports local and national artists with a range of creative opportunities, including exhibitions, funding, studio space, and professional development. Current Opportunities: Exhibition ProposalsOpportunities for professional artists to exhibit in council-run galleries, including The Hub Gallery, selected annually via Expression of Interest (EOI). Art…
Stanthorpe Art Prize 2026
Deadline:
20260304
Since 1972, the biennial Stanthorpe Art Prize has been a beacon for artistic talent, attracting entries from across Australia. The exceptional quality of selected works underscores its esteemed position within the Australian arts community. With a $50,000 total prize pool, the Stanthorpe Art Prize is among the richest art prizes…
Program and Exhibition Manager – Flying Arts
Deadline:
20260129
Flying Arts Alliance is seeking a Program and Exhibition Manager to lead the delivery of its annual programs, including the Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA) and Regional Touring. Based in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, this role is responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of exhibitions, professional development programs, touring projects,…
Firstdraft: Assistant Director (Operations and Program)
Deadline:
20260212
Firstdraft is seeking an experienced arts leader with a strong background in exhibition installation to join its team as Assistant Director (Operations and Program). This full-time role coordinates the production, administration, logistics, and project management that support Firstdraft’s day-to-day operations and the successful delivery of its artistic program. The Assistant…
Public Art for Twin Bridges Reserve
Deadline:
20260202
Somerset Regional Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from Somerset and South-East Queensland artists to deliver a public artwork as part of the Resilient Rivers Initiative – Somerset Fish Habitat Revitalisation Project. The commissioned artwork will utilise a redundant concrete water tank at Twin Bridges Reserve and respond to the…
Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize 2026
Deadline:
20260211
Celebrating its 10th year, Australia’s highest-valued art prize for women is now accepting entries for 2026, with a total prize pool of $58,000. Open to women artists aged 18+ residing in Australia, the Prize welcomes all mediums across three categories and continues its mission to recognise, connect, and promote the…
The BBA One Shot Award
Deadline:
20260126
The BBA One Shot Award Winter 2026 is an international open call inviting photographers to tell a powerful story through a single image. Open to lens-based works across all formats — from analogue film and DSLR to smartphone photography — the award celebrates image-making in all its forms. Open to…
ACC CREATORS 2026 Residency: Art & Technology
Deadline:
20260301
The National Asian Culture Center (ACC), Korea, invites applications for the ACC CREATORS 2026 Residency — a five-month international residency exploring the convergence of art and technology. Open to artists, researchers, designers, architects and engineers, the residency supports interdisciplinary projects engaging with the 2026 theme: Speculative Communities. The program asks…
CELLMATES Residency – IN | Artist Run Initiative
Deadline:
20260202
IN | artist run initiative presents CELLMATES RESIDENCY, an eight-week development residency focused on exchange, collaboration, and peer-to-peer experimentation. The program connects two contemporary artists based on the potential within their practices to share, challenge, and transform ideas together. The residency supports artists to exchange research and resources, explore collaborative…
Create! Magazine: International Women’s Issue
Deadline:
20260131
Create! Magazine announces an open call for its 2026 International Women’s Issue, a print and digital edition highlighting exceptional artists whose work contributes meaningfully to today’s creative landscape. The issue is curated by Sonia Borrell, an internationally respected art collector, curator, and advisor. The selection celebrates artistic excellence, clarity of…
Long Pose Life Drawing: Studio Maverik @ Side Gallery
Deadline:
20260308
Studio Maverik presents a Sunday afternoon Long Pose Life Drawing session at Side Gallery in Red Hill, Magandjin. This casual, self-guided two-hour session focuses on a single extended pose, allowing participants time to explore detail, tone, composition and form. The session begins with a series of short warm-up poses before…
2026 Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing
Deadline:
20260114
The Adelaide Perry Gallery invites artists to submit work for the 2026 Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing, a nationally recognised award celebrating excellence in contemporary drawing. The Perry Prize is a $25,000 acquisitive award, recognising outstanding achievement in drawing as a contemporary art practice. In addition, a $2,000 People’s Choice…
BBA Artist Prize 2026
Deadline:
20260112
The BBA Artist Prize 2026 is now open for submissions, inviting artists worldwide to enter one of Berlin’s leading international art awards. Open to all artists aged 18+, the prize accepts all mediums and themes, with no restrictions on background or experience. Artists can submit up to five works and…
Arts Experience Fund
Deadline:
20260112
The Arts Experience Fund supports self-directed opportunities for New Zealand-based arts practitioners to build meaningful artistic and professional connections in Asia, including residencies, research tours, work placements, and exchanges. Purpose: Strengthen ties between Aotearoa and Asia Expand networks and open new opportunities Boost visibility and international engagement Eligibility: Individual artists…
FluxusMuseum Prize for Experimental Video
Deadline:
20260116
FluxusMuseum is calling for experimental videos worldwide for its third edition. Open across art forms including visual art, dance, performance, film, animation, literature, theatre, music, and more. Submission requirements: Submit a video proposal (excerpt/presentation) up to 3 minutes Selection process and payments: Panel shortlists 100 videos which are uploaded to…
The Bald Archy Prize
Deadline:
20260201
Celebrating its 30th touring year, the Bald Archy Prize is one of Australia’s most beloved and irreverent art competitions. Known for its blend of satire, skill, and unmistakable Australian larrikin spirit, the prize invites artists to submit comic or satirical portraits of Australians distinguished in art, science, letters, politics, sport,…
SWELL Sculpture Festival 2026
Deadline:
20260131
SWELL Sculpture Festival invites artists to apply for Queensland’s largest outdoor sculpture exhibition, held at Currumbin Beach, Gold Coast. Open to emerging, mid-career, and professional artists workiSWELL Sculpture Festival invites artists to apply for Queensland’s largest outdoor sculpture exhibition, held at Currumbin Beach, Gold Coast. Open to emerging, mid-career, and…
The Homiens Art Prize
Deadline:
20260130
The Homiens Art Prize awards over $12,000 USD annually to artists worldwide. Open to all art forms with no theme or size restrictions. Artists retain full ownership of their work. Winners and finalists are exhibited online and promoted internationally. Entry fee applies. Image: Lucas Stolz, Wabi Sabi, 2024. Finalist in the…
Montsalvat: Exhibition EOI
Deadline:
20260104
Montsalvat invites Expressions of Interest for exhibitions scheduled between June and December 2026. Applications are open to solo artists, collectives, community groups, and independent curators across a wide range of practices. Available spaces include the Barn Gallery, Residents Gallery, Long Gallery (2D only), and Wood Workshop.
Muswellbrook Art Prize 2026
Deadline:
20260202
Established in 1958, the Muswellbrook Art Prize is one of the richest prizes for painting in regional Australia and has grown into a nationally respected award for modern and contemporary Australian art. Finalists compete for a total prize pool of $70,000 across three acquisitive categories: Painting – $50,000 (acquisitive) Works…
Sculpture Bermagui 2026
Deadline:
20260119
Sculpture Bermagui will return in 2026 from 7–15 March, celebrating its 20th anniversary, and promises to be the best edition yet. Set beneath the auspicious gaze of Mount Gulaga, overlooking the pristine waters of Horseshoe Bay and the Tasman Sea beyond, Sculpture Bermagui invites audiences to experience contemporary sculpture within…
Rijksakademie Residency Programme
Deadline:
20260201
Rijksakademie is calling for national and international visual artists for its two-year residency in Amsterdam for the period January–December 2027, with the possibility of one additional year. Supports experimentation and open research in an interdisciplinary environment. Places: Around 23 artists selected each year Approximately 11 from the Netherlands and 12…
Side Gallery: TENFOLD — Call Out for Submissions
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The annual Side Gallery end-of-year show is titled TENFOLD, marking a decade of creative practice, collaboration, and creative community. This year’s theme, Nostalgia ~ Remembering, extends an invitation to artists to look back — to reflect on time, memory, and the stories we carry forward, selectively or otherwise. It’s a…
Callinan Chambers: Art Competition
Deadline:
20260202
Callinan Chambers Art Competition is an initiative that celebrates the richness and diversity of Australia’s artistic landscape. This prize aims to support Australian artists, whether emerging or established, by providing a platform for them to showcase their work to a wider audience. The $10,000 prize will be awarded to an…
Umbrella Studio: Employment Opportunities
Deadline:
20251214
JOIN THE UMBRELLA TEAM // Work with us in North Queensland! We have two exciting new roles on offer! Work with incredible local, national, and international artists and partner organisations, while living in the rich natural and cultural environment of the North! Marketing and Communications ManagerYou will play a pivotal…







































































