It’s hot and humid in BNE, perfect weather for the start of the forest foraging season, and inspiration for February’s Cut X Paste theme : MUSHROOMS. Join us as we share real-world space, conversation and materials and make collages exploring the weird, wild and wonderful world of fungi. Hosted by…

How does a body of water move? How might we describe an experience of viewing water with watercolour’s fluid logic? Join artist Holly Anderson for a playful painting workshop and explore the materiality of watercolours in producing images of water. Around a makeshift fountain you will be guided through speculative activities that…

Submitting your artwork for judgement can be a daunting process but it does not need to be. Join art writer Dr Louise Mayhew in this hands-on session designed to help you put your best foot forward when applying for art prizes and artist opportunities. During this session, Louise will give…

Learn how to create multi-layered digital collage using MS Word and your own photographs. You will create three finished digital collages and have the best one printed to take home as an A4 artwork. Perfect for beginners wanting to enter the world of digital art. Everyone will experience success and…

You are invited into the gallery space to create your own intuitive artwork, learning basic watercolour and charcoal drawing techiques. We will also work with tarot, astrology and runes to guide a process that is nurturing and builds self awareness. No drawing or painting experience is necessary. Materials provided. SWAY…

The Harden Art Prize is in its second year following a very successful inaugural event held in the twin towns of Harden-Murrumburrah on the south-west slopes of NSW in May 2022. Entries were received from across Australia for the acquisitive prize and the inaugural winner was Melbourne artist Domenyk Eades.…

ANAT is calling for applications from artists and scientists for the prestigious Synapse Residency program, which, since 2004, has enabled research collaborations between more than 100 artists and scientists. ANAT Synapse brings artists and researchers together in partnerships that generate new knowledge, ideas and processes beneficial beyond both fields. A…

From now until 2 March 2023, entries are open for the World of WearableArt (WOW) Awards Competition, the world’s leading wearable art competition which brings the work of designers to life in the most extraordinary of ways each year in the WOW Awards Show, a large-scale theatrical spectacle held in…

Artists are being invited from throughout Australia to investigate their concept of ‘earth’; our home, the environment, soil, land, fragility, strength or purpose. We ask that you embrace your imagination with a sense of play, political activism, boldness, experimentation, thoughtfulness, or contemplation. We welcome contributions from all ages, viewpoints and…

In 2021 we launched the first iteration of the Digital Diasporas, a distributed, remote residency which gave artists the space to research, cultivate their practice, and convene across borders. Last year’s residents Tian Zhang, Amy Lam, and Casey Tang inspired many generative conversations and long-lasting connections about colonialisms in multiple contexts, sustainability and…

Fusing the principles of art, architecture, language and textile design come and learn how to make striking tape art works with Artist in Residence Vanghoua Anthony Vue. Inspired by his Hmong heritage, you will explore the artist’s vibrant signature style in this 90-minute hands on workshop that will teach you…

Applications are now open. The BBA Artist Prize 2023 awards international artists irrespective of their background with several Prizes incl. a solo show, cash prizes and much more. The competition includes a group exhibition of the shortlisted artists at the iconic Kühlhaus Berlin, one of the city’s most favoured venues…

Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts (Umbrella) and James Cook University (JCU) have partnered to support one contemporary Australian visual artist with accommodation, a $2,500 artist fee and a travel fee for a one-month residency at JCU’s Special Collections at the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library and The Studio at Umbrella. Research themes…

Entries are now open for the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2023. One of our most popular annual events, the prize promotes the best in contemporary photographic portraiture by both professional and aspiring Australian photographers. The winner will nab a $30,000 cash prize from us AND photographic equipment courtesy of our…

Rotterdam Photo, part of Rotterdam Art Week, is calling for submissions of one photo (series of 5 images) from professional and amateur photographers on the theme “Freedom Redefined”. The theme was inspired by the COVID-19 crisis and the drastic events of recent times. The message Rotterdam Photo wants to convey is one…

Museum of Brisbane is seeking submissions for an upcoming exhibition in 2023. Artists working in ceramics in the Greater Brisbane Region are invited to submit their own original “memory vessel”. Right now, the medium of ceramics is experiencing a cultural renaissance across the globe and we want to celebrate its…

Our Artist Residency Expressions of Interest submissions close on the 31st of January, 2023. If you wish to participate and learn more, please email residency@uapcompany.com. Our program provides access to workspace, limited tools, and equipment for artist exploration. In addition, we offer the opportunity to engage with our consultancy, design,…

You’re Invited: Lemonade virtual discussion forums To open up Lemonade: Letters to Art to all of your wonderful advice, thoughts, energy, support and feedback, Founding Editor, Louise Mayhew, is hosting a series of virtual discussion forums. Each forum will be small (approx. 10 participants x 50 minutes each) and semi-structured.…

We are excited to announce the expressions of interest for the 2023 Exhibition Program are now open. Montsalvat is now seeking expressions of interest from artists, curators and organisations wishing to exhibit work as part of the Exhibition Program for consideration in our 2023 program. We support ideas that are traditional, ambitious and…

  Artists of all abilities are invited to submit textile works that respond to the theme “ENTWINE” to be exhibited in the Ipswich Community Gallery. The exhibition will present a curated selection of artists working across textile mediums which may include soft sculpture, contemporary soft installation, tapestry, wall hangings, quilts,…

Submissions are invited from emerging, mid-career and established artists and photographers worldwide to participate in PHOTO 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. Following the success of PHOTO 2021 (originally PHOTO 2020), and PHOTO 2022, Photo Australia will deliver the third edition of the biennial – PHOTO 2024 International Festival of Photography –…

Outer Space is delighted to announce its 2023 Window Gallery callout. From February to December 2023, Outer Space will present 8 exhibitions by emerging artists in our Window Gallery at the Judith Wright Arts Centre. Successful applicants receive: $500 artist fee per exhibition Consultation and feedback on work in development…

Video Art Miden invites all video artists and video creators from all over the world to submit their videos for the next events & collaborations of Miden, which include screening events and video art exhibitions in Greece and internationally. The call is open to every creator (individuals, groups or organizations) of…

Metro Arts is calling for applications for a moving-image program in February 2023. Metro Arts invites artists to submit recent or new moving-image work to form a group exhibition in the Metro Arts Galleries at West Village from 11 February – 4 March 2023. Up to four artists will be…

Do you have a professional development program, project or event that needs quick turnaround funding? Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grants aim to support small arts or cultural projects that cannot be funded by other means because of their nature or timing. For example, you may wish to attend a…

Proposals for our 2023 exhibition program are now open Wreckers Artspace is currently seeking exhibition proposals for our downstairs space for 2023. Solo artists, groups, collectives, and curators are invited to submit. Wreckers focuses on experimental contemporary art and seeks to offer opportunities to artists at a turning point of…

As part of the Festival’s Homegrown program, organisers are now calling for submissions from established Sunshine Coast based artists to present new or existing works to participate in the 2023 Homegrown program, ‘The Forgotten Coast’. Sunshine Coast Council’s Horizon Festival Director Hannah Clissold said the festival was seeking projects that uncovered forgotten or invisible places…

The APA Art Prize showcases the work of hundreds of artists to raise awareness for the irreplaceable Park Lands, which garland Adelaide city. All artists, nationally and internationally, are invited to be inspired to make a statement on or capture the essence of your Park Lands. Entries open to artists…

The gallery welcomes applications from established and emerging artists and curators. Proposed exhibitions may utilise single or multiple exhibition spaces. Applications assessed upon receipt by our curatorial team, so don’t delay your submission. The gallery is currently accepting proposals for March – October 2023 Please be aware we only have…

A monthly meet up of Brisbane collage artists, and the collage curious. We share real-world space, conversation and materials and create collages related to a different theme each month. Some materials are provided, but please feel free to bring along your own paper resources, and your favourite scissors / blades.…

The awards offer an unparalleled opportunity for exposure for photographers at all stages of their career and are known worldwide by industry leaders. The images are judged by the World Photography Organisation and a specially selected jury from theWorld Photographic Academy which is made up on the photographic industry’s most…

The Perry Prize will be awarded for the ‘drawing’ chosen as the winning work, by the 2023 judge (Imants Tillers; artist, writer and curator), completed within the period of 12 months prior to 11 January, 2023. The Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing, valued at $25,000.00, is an acquisitive prize.  Finalists in…

Quadrant Gallery is pleased to announce the inaugural feel good ART PRIZE 2023, with the intention of the Prize becoming an annual event. Artists are invited to submit a “feel good” 20x20cm 2D or 3D artwork, as we believe in the power of art to elevate our surroundings and make…

Upskill your drawing and join Sunburnt in the suburbs artist Phoebe Paradise in this incredible opportunity to learn digital illustration skills using Procreate. A ‘Sip n Sketch’ like no other, we’ll supply the iPads, you supply the creativity as Phoebe shares some of her tips and tricks for using Procreate to create…

Since 1958, the Muswellbrook Art Prize has grown and evolved and is today one of the richest prizes for painting in regional Australia. Finalists for the Muswellbrook Art Prize vie for a total of $70,000 prize money across three prize categories: Painting ($50,000 acquisitive), Works on Paper ($10,000 acquisitive), and Ceramics ($10,000 acquisitive). Astute…

Expressions of interest are now open for shows and locations to be part of 2023 Anywhere Festival. Anywhere Festival happens 4-21 May 2023 in nooks and crannies anywhere but a theatre anywhere in Brisbane. Anyone can apply to present a performance or to have a performance at their business or…