The Mudhouse Residency invites visual artists, writers, musicians and performers to undertake a two-week creative residency on the island of Crete, Greece, surrounded by the historic mountain village of Agios Ioannis. Now entering its eleventh year, the artist-run residency offers three sessions across Summer 2026: 8–22 June 2026 29 June–13…

The Venuvana Artist Residency, presented by ABARI, invites artists, architects, writers and interdisciplinary practitioners to immerse themselves in the landscapes of Nepal through nature-based creative research and making. Hosted on an organic farm in Chitwan and Dhulikhel, the residency offers dedicated time to develop new work within a bamboo forest…

Farm Studio International Artist Residency invites artists from around the world to live and create in a rural community in Rajasthan, India. The residency offers a quiet, supportive environment where artists can develop their practice away from everyday distractions, with an emphasis on collaboration, experimentation and intercultural exchange. Artists from…

BBA Gallery invites visual artists from all backgrounds to submit work for the 2027 edition of its flagship Artist Prize. Open to emerging and established artists worldwide, the prize celebrates visual excellence across contemporary disciplines. Selected artists will gain international exposure, Artsy profile coverage and opportunities for promotion through BBA…

International Art Frontier, hosted by Moho Gallery, invites visual artists of all nationalities to submit work for its Venice Winter 2027 edition. There are no theme restrictions, and artists may submit work across painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, digital art and mixed media. The curatorial team will select 12 finalists…

Defiance Gallery is accepting submissions for the 2026 Defiance Award, an annual opportunity for Australian painters. Established in 1995, Defiance Gallery represents artists working primarily across painting and sculpture and also presents opportunities for artists through the annual Defiance Award for painters and the biennial Small Sculpture Exhibition, Size is…

Gertrude is accepting applications from contemporary artists working across any medium for its two-year Studio Program. The program provides highly subsidised individual studio spaces at Gertrude Contemporary in Preston South, Melbourne, alongside shared communal spaces and workshop facilities. Sixteen studios are available, with eight new artists invited into the program…

The Summer Small Works Show & Prize 2026 is open to Australian artists aged 18 and over, with all 2D and 3D mediums accepted. The 2026 theme is Emergence. Works must: Have been completed from January 2026 onwards Be original works Be no larger than A5 (14.8 × 21cm), with…

Eagles Nest Fine Art Gallery is inviting Expressions of Interest from professional and established visual artists from across Australia seeking representation with the gallery in Aireys Inlet, Victoria. The EOI provides opportunities for artists to be considered for: Ongoing representation through the Gallery Collective Bi-monthly Main Gallery exhibitions Spotlight Feature…

Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts invites artists working in traditional and digital print media to participate in Compact Prints 2026, an international print exhibition, auction and artwork exchange. Each participating artist contributes three identical prints from one artwork edition. One print is exhibited and retained by Umbrella for archiving and potential…

Waverley Council is offering professional artists a fully subsidised studio in Bondi for a 12-month residency. The program is open to emerging, mid-career and professional artists interested in working within Bondi and the greater eastern suburbs area. Artists will receive: Fully subsidised studio space for 12 months Paid professional development…

The Australian Tapestry Workshop (ATW) is offering five artist residencies across four streams in 2027, providing mid-career artists with the opportunity to extend their practice through immersive access to ATW’s studio, specialist equipment and expertise. The five opportunities are: Hancock Fellowship: For mid-career textile artists and designers living and working…

Maitland City Council is inviting artists to develop a site- and community-responsive artwork for Maitland Railway Station. The commission forms part of the Next Stop: Maitland project, which aims to make Maitland Station and its surrounding area safer, more vibrant and welcoming. The selected artwork will transform the covered pedestrian…

The City of Greater Geelong is seeking media artists, projection artists and creative teams to create a new audiovisual digital artwork for the City Hall Christmas projection program. The commissioned work will be presented as part of the City of Greater Geelong’s Public Art Program, with the projection season running…

This one-hour online workshop explores how to write an artist’s statement — a brief 100–150 word statement that communicates information about an artist’s work and can help clarify the direction of their practice. The workshop will break down, in simple terms, how participants can begin writing or refine their own…

Mustarinda invites artists, researchers and other professionals to live and work together in its residency house in Finland for periods of 2–6 weeks as part of its 2027 multidisciplinary residency program, themed “The House as a Teacher.” The program welcomes all forms of artistic and research practices, mediums, practitioners and…

MAD House is a creative residency in Porto, Portugal, offering artists, designers, makers and creative practitioners time and space to develop their work. Residents live and work from MAD House for one to three months, with a small group of 2–4 residents hosted at a time. The residency provides accommodation,…

Join Bowie Solutions for a hands-on Torres Strait Islander coconut leaf weaving experience at Aboriginal Art Co. Participants will learn about the cultural significance of coconut leaves and their traditional use in practical and playful objects including baskets, mats, fans and toys. Using fresh, hand-harvested coconut leaves, participants will learn…

The Open Cut Commission invites artists, creatives and researchers working across visual art, ceramics, photography, writing, performance, sound, moving image, interdisciplinary practice, and artistic or creative research. Applicants must propose a project with a clear connection to the Australian outback, regional communities, Broken Hill and/or the surrounding environment. Successful applicants…

As part of the closing program for FORM ~ Movement, Studio Maverik presents a one-hour life drawing workshop exploring gesture, rhythm and dynamic movement. A professional dancer will act as the life model, moving continuously through the space rather than holding static poses. Participants will work with graphite on transparent…

Bus Projects invites artists, curators and collectives to submit proposals for its 2027 Artistic Program. The organisation is seeking creative practices that communicate current positionality and intersectional thinking across exhibitions, public programs, performances and interdisciplinary formats. Experimental and pivotal ideas across all creative disciplines are encouraged. Exhibiting at Bus Projects…

The Ipswich Community Gallery (ICG) is a Council-owned venue available for hire, providing an accessible space for a variety of arts-based initiatives. The gallery aims to support professional growth and engage the local community through innovative and diverse projects. Exhibition applications are open for the 2027/28 hire period, with exhibition…

The LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize celebrates excellence, artistic merit and innovation in contemporary craft. The 10th edition invites professional artisans to submit original works that demonstrate artistic intent alongside technical skill. Eligible works must be original, handmade or partly handmade, created within the past five years, one-of-a-kind and previously without…

Studio Maverik is popping up at Our Space Brisbane for two cosy, social life drawing sessions in the community ceramics studio. Each session features a professional nude life model, with poses ranging from 30-second warm-ups to 15-minute studies. Sessions are self-guided and facilitated by local artists Frances and Rhianna. Basic…

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 curators local to Mparntwe/Alice Springs, across Australia and internationally. Watch This Space is an artist-run organisation that believes in the…

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 themselves in the vibrant studio, exchanging knowledge and skills with tapestry weavers and dye technicians. Artists are invited to further…

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 Joachim Froese guides participants through the complete analogue darkroom process, from film processing to producing finished silver gelatin prints. 6-Week…

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’ to ‘Us’.” Proposals should engage directly with Tokyo through research, residency-based production and collaboration with local communities. Projects may take…

Grid Photo Gallery invites photographers worldwide to submit work for TRAVEL: Around the World 2026, an international open call exploring contemporary photography and the experience of place. The call welcomes photographs depicting landscapes, cities, streets, cultural spaces, routes, borders, interiors and environments shaped by movement or belonging. The theme is…

Atelier Artist in Residence is a curated international residency offering artists uninterrupted time, dedicated studio spaces and a community of fellow creatives in remarkable private estates. The 2026–2027 programs take place at Château de Cerisay in France and Westcove Estate in Ireland. The residencies are self-directed, allowing artists to focus…

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. Celebrating the magazine’s historic 1966 competition that produced the iconic Swan Dollar, entrants are invited to create both the obverse…

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 Contemporary Art (SECCA), the award is one of Australia’s major portrait prizes and is distinguished by its commitment to realism.…

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 $50,000 for the most outstanding work selected by the judging panel, with an additional AUD $5,000 People’s Choice Award presented…

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 submissions ranging from traditional drawing techniques to expanded and experimental approaches that challenge conventional definitions of drawing. The exhibition has…

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 brings together artists and researchers to explore the intersections of art, science and technology through collaborative experimentation. Rather than focusing…

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 award provides $60,000 to assist an Australian painter working in oil or tempera to undertake further study over a two-year…