The Brisbane Gallery invites artists to participate in Open House, a rotating display program designed to connect artists with collectors and provide opportunities for works to be exhibited between scheduled exhibitions. Open to artists at all stages, this initiative offers a flexible platform to showcase 1–5 original artworks in a…

The Earth Partner Prize 2026 is now open for submissions, inviting artists and creatives aged 14–30 from around the world to respond to the urgent challenges of climate change, ecological justice and environmental action. Open to all nationalities, backgrounds and creative disciplines, the prize welcomes submissions across a broad range…

Applications are now open for the CHOK MAA Artist Residency 2027, an international residency program in Bangkok presented by CHALK HORSE. The residency offers artists three to five weeks of dedicated studio time, accommodation and the opportunity to present work in a concluding exhibition. Open to artists working across all…

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…

The Redland Art Awards is a biennial contemporary painting competition open to Australian citizens and permanent residents aged 18 and over. The award celebrates innovation and excellence in painting, with selected finalists exhibited at Redland Art Gallery later in the year. Prizes include: Major Acquisitive Prize: $20,000 Second Prize: $6,000…

artisan invites expressions of interest from creatives, makers, and facilitators interested in delivering workshops and talks as part of its 2026 program. Whether you are an experienced educator, an emerging practitioner with an idea to share, or someone looking to develop their confidence in workshop facilitation, this opportunity provides a…

Applications are open for the L’AiR Arts International Arts Research Residency, offering artists and cultural practitioners the opportunity to live and work in the historic Atelier 11 Cité Falguière in Montparnasse, Paris. Situated within one of Paris’ most significant historic artist communities, the residency continues the legacy of the École…

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…

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 relaxed evening of observational practice with a live model. Choose from standing easels or seated spots (first in, best dressed),…

Entries are now open for the 2026 Clayton Utz Art Award, an annual prize supporting emerging artists across Queensland. Presented by Clayton Utz in partnership with Lethbridge Gallery, the award recognises outstanding original artworks by Queensland-based artists or artists with a strong connection to Queensland. The winner will receive a…

Applications are now open for the inaugural Singapore Design Biennale (SDB) 2027, taking place from 14 May – 20 June 2027 under the theme 1.35°N. Organised by the DesignSingapore Council, the Biennale succeeds Singapore Design Week with an expanded international platform for design, architecture, art and interdisciplinary practice. The theme…

Entries are now open for the Audrey Gibbs Art Prize 2026, presented by the Royal Queensland Art Society (RQAS). The annual prize celebrates genre painting and drawing, honouring the legacy of artist Audrey Gibbs, whose work focused on the beauty of everyday life. Artists are invited to submit works depicting…

Entries are now open for the Portia Geach Memorial Award 2026, Australia’s most prestigious portrait prize for women artists. Presented annually by the S.H. Ervin Gallery, the $30,000 non-acquisitive award recognises the best portrait painted from life by a woman artist depicting a person distinguished in the fields of art,…

Entries are now open for the Calleen Art Award 2026, one of Australia’s longest-running acquisitive painting prizes. Established in 1977, the annual award celebrates originality, creativity and excellence in contemporary Australian painting across any style, theme or subject. Open to artists from across Australia, the winning artwork will receive the…

The Korean Cultural Centre Australia (KCCAU) is inviting applications for its 2026–27 Exhibition Program, supporting contemporary visual arts projects that foster cultural exchange between Australia and Korea. Selected exhibitions will be presented at the Korean Cultural Centre Australia in Sydney between December 2026 and February 2027. Applications are welcomed from…

Entries are now open for the Clunes Ceramic Award 2026, a prestigious biennial national award celebrating excellence and innovation in contemporary ceramics. First held in 2009, the award has become a significant platform for ceramic artists across Australia, recognising outstanding creative practice while fostering connections between artists, audiences and the…

Applications are now open for the BigCi Environmental Awards 2026, inviting Australian and international artists working across visual art, installation, multimedia, performance, literature, music, photography, filmmaking and curatorial practice to respond to the environment through creative research and practice. Two award recipients will each receive: A$5,000 prize Four-week residency at…

Entries are now open for the 2026 Fisher’s Ghost Art Award, one of Australia’s longest-running and most prestigious regional art awards, presented by Campbelltown Arts Centre. Now in its 64th year, the award offers more than $60,000 in prize money, including the $50,000 acquisitive Open Award, with the winning work…

Art Center Ongoing is inviting applications for its Ongoing AIR residency program, a two-month international residency based in Kichijoji, Tokyo. Open to artists and curators from Japan and overseas, the residency provides private accommodation, an exhibition opportunity and access to Art Center Ongoing’s gallery, library and creative community. Established in…

The Drawing Festival returns to Queensland Art Gallery for a weekend of creativity, exploration and fun, featuring more than 50 free events across two days. Expanded in 2026 due to popular demand, the festival invites visitors of all ages and skill levels to discover or rekindle a love of drawing.…

Applications are open for the 2025/2026 trenarren HOUSE Residency Season, inviting artists from all creative disciplines to immerse themselves in a unique rural residency centred on the theme Community. Located on the coast of Cornwall, United Kingdom, trenarren HOUSE is a multidisciplinary artist-run residency where creativity and wellbeing intersect. Artists…

Entries are now open for the John Leslie Art Prize 2026, one of Australia’s most established landscape painting awards. First presented in 2000 and named after John Leslie OBE, the prize celebrates excellence in contemporary landscape painting by artists living and working in Australia. The 2026 edition marks the 14th…

Black Door Gallery invites painters to apply for the E.SUN International Art Prize, a global painting award established by E.SUN Bank in Taiwan, offering a total prize pool of approximately USD $130,000. This international prize celebrates contemporary painting across diverse styles and approaches, encouraging artists to engage with one or…

Waverley Woollahra Art School invites entries for the 2026 9×5 Landscape Art Prize, celebrating the legacy of Australian Impressionism and its spontaneous approach to landscape painting. Now in its 11th year, this nationally recognised prize encourages artists to respond to the Australian landscape using the iconic 9×5 inch format—echoing the…

Entries are now open for the Gosford Art Prize 2026, one of Australia’s longstanding regional art prizes and a significant event in the cultural calendar of New South Wales’ Central Coast. Open to artists across Australia and working in all mediums, the prize offers a total prize pool of more…

Entries are now open for the Du Rietz Art Awards 2026, the premier art competition for the Gympie region. Named in honour of the architect of the historic School of Arts building that houses Gympie Regional Gallery, the awards celebrate outstanding contemporary 2D and 3D artworks by artists from across…

Join artist Kuweni Dias Mendis for an immersive two-day workshop exploring the process of transforming local earth into natural pigments and paint. Participants will learn how to respectfully gather, grind, sieve and process coloured soils before using their handmade pigments to create artworks on paper and fabric. The workshop also…

Applications are now open for Queer Here 2026, an annual exhibition presented by QCAD Galleries in partnership with Brisbane Pride Inc. Celebrating the talents, visions and lived experiences of queer creatives from Brisbane/Meanjin, the exhibition returns this September with an open call for artists working across all mediums. There is…

Join the Society of Fine Arts (SoFA) for BLUEPRINT, a hands-on cyanotype workshop in New Farm Park to celebrate the start of Semester 2. Participants will learn the fundamentals of the historic photographic printing process, using sunlight to produce distinctive blue-and-white prints on paper. All materials are supplied, with attendees…

Applications are now open for the 4A LAB Emerging Digital Artist Program 2026, an exhibition opportunity presented by the 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art. Established in honour of the late Australian artist Laurens Tan (1950–2025), the program supports emerging artists working with digital media, new technologies and experimental contemporary…

The Helen O’Sullivan Artist Fellowship is a new annual $25,000 fellowship presented by the Sheila Foundation to support the development and presentation of ambitious new work by Australian women artists. Delivered through the Contemporary Art Organisations Australia (CAOA) network, the fellowship provides funding for the creation, exhibition and documentation of…

Our Space Brisbane is inviting emerging and established artists to submit work for Common Ground, a three-day exhibition celebrating the studio’s fourth birthday. Open to artists working across ceramics, 2D and 3D media, the exhibition explores themes of community, belonging and shared experience. Selected works will be exhibited alongside a…

Expressions of Interest are now open for A Very Big Giant Party (VBGP) 2026, the annual exhibition presented by the University of Queensland Society of Fine Art (SoFA). Now in its fourth year, the exhibition celebrates emerging and early-career artists from The University of Queensland and the wider South East…

Join artist Rebecca McIntosh (Bec Mac) for Flying Fox Woman – Artist, Author Talk and Mask Making Workshop, an interactive creative experience presented by artisan at The Parlour, State Library of Queensland. Part of McIntosh’s ongoing Flying Fox Woman participatory art project, the workshop invites participants to create their own…

Join artists Prita Tina Yeganeh, Lamisse Hamouda, Sirena Varma and Aleea Monsour for a participatory weaving workshop inspired by The Map of Nearness at Outer Space. Participants will explore the collaborative methodology behind the installation, develop their own visual designs and contribute a woven element to the evolving artwork. The…