Join artist Holly Anderson to consider the sensations of light and landscape in a roaming plein air drawing class. In the grounds surrounding Caboolture Regional Art Gallery, participants will explore surprising ways to depict how their body might be involved with the landscape. How do we draw the sun’s circular…

Join former Redcliffe artist, Leah Emery, for a cross stitch workshop that focuses on fun. Catering for beginners, you will receive expert guidance through the process of designing and creating a brooch, badge, keyring or bag tag. You will receive: All necessary tools and materials Handout with instructions A tote…

Enter your image in the 2021 Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards from 10am on Wednesday 7 July until 4pm on Wednesday 11 August 2021 for a chance to win cash prizes across six categories. Simply snap a photo of something that shows how your local Brisbane life just keeps getting better. Perhaps it’s the friendly faces…

Held every two years, the Arthur Guy Memorial Painting Prize is designed to attract some of Australia’s finest contemporary artists, awarding a generous acquisitive cash prize of $50,000. The Prize was initiated by Mr Allen Guy CBE (1917-2007) to honour his brother Arthur Guy (1914-1945) whose life was tragically cut…

Noosa Regional Gallery invites contemporary Australian artists to submit works for entry into the Lyn McCrea Memorial Drawing Prize 2021, dedicated to the memory of the late Lyn McCrea (1944 – 2015); contemporary visual artist, art educator and art collector. The Lyn McCrea Memorial Drawing Prize was established by John…

The Prize is open to all artists who reside in Australia, with the exception of employees of Central Coast Council. All artwork must have been produced within the last 12 months. The Aboriginal Artist Prize is only awarded to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander entrants. Selected finalists must be able…

SAAI Factory invites artists, designers, coders, technologists and creatives from all disciplines to explore artificial intelligence as a means and field of artistic practice. Our Open Call invites proposals that curiously, critically, and enthusiastically engage with the current possibilities of AI technology and propose alternatives to current developments such as style…

The Photo Fair aims to bring together photographers to showcase and sell or swap their images and books in a community environment. All photographers welcome. Book a table for one or both days (each day requires a separate booking), to sell your printed photography-related items at the Centre’s inaugural PHOTO FAIR.…

Learn electronics while you create an embroidery with embedded responsive lighting. In this workshop you will get an introduction into wearable technology (soft circuitry), electronics and some basic embroidery techniques. You will create a bacteria inspired character and embed some LED sequins and a light sensor to control them. You…

Gain first-hand experience in creating forms from plaster bandage with professional artist Simone Eisler and learn how to use this fast-drying material out in environments. This workshop connects with the Queensland Senior Visual Arts Curriculum Unit: Art as Knowledge. Educators will gain first hand experience in creating work to respond…

Have you ever looked at an artwork and thought ‘I just don’t get it’? Or visited an exhibition that has left you wanting to dig deeper into the artwork? Come along to Caboolture Regional Art Gallery and DIG deeper into contemporary art. Facilitated by gallery staff, this immersive experience will…

Join members of the Redcliffe Art Society for artist demonstrations in the gallery. While observing the artists in action feel free to ask questions about their creative practices! This demonstration series is in conjunction with the exhibition Redcliffe Art Society Exhibition of Excellence, celebrating the rich artistic community that exists…

Returning again in 2021 Brisbane: Landmarks, Landscapes & Personalities will include the Popular Paint–out as well as featuring southeast Queensland’s places and people.  Artists are asked to engage with the unique heritage and characters of Brisbane, the surrounding cities and hinterland: from Noosa down to the border and out to the Great Dividing Range, show…

The prestigious Banyule Award for Works on Paper is awarded biennially to an outstanding contemporary work on paper, with the winning artwork entered into the Banyule Art Collection. In 2019, Banyule Council acquired an additional ten artworks from the finalists’ exhibition, making a significant investment in the arts, supporting Australian…

CALL FOR PAPER ARTISTS for the 2021 Shanghai International Paper Art Biennale – titled, Feasts on Paper. The 2021 Shanghai International Paper Art Biennale is organized by Paper+ Studio and Fengxian Museum, and jointly hosted by Culture and Tourism Bureau of Fengxian District, Shanghai. The epidemic that began at the end…

Accompany Carte Blanche artist’s Maxine and Eva and create three delightfully unique artist books inspired by the exhibition Plant-blind. Assemble each book using recycled papers and different folding techniques. Personalise your books with ink, rubbings and simple relief printing. All materials provided. Free event. Suitable for adults.| More Information Image…

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. We are looking forward…

The Sunny Art Prize 2021 is now open for submissions. This prestigious contemporary art prize is open to entries from around the world, and offers cash prizes, exhibition opportunities (London, Beijing & Shanghai) and artist residencies in China. The Sunny Art Prize is sponsored by the Arts Council England and has established itself as…

The ThinkArts Grant 2021 aims to support 5 digital pieces created exclusively for young audiences by theatre practitioners or artists based in India. The grant aims to fulfil the following objectives: Address the gap of original digital content of quality developed specifically for young audiences in India. Support continued access to art engagements for children in schools…

Kinosaki International Arts Center in Japan is now taking applications for the Artist-In-Residence Program 2022-2023, for residencies focused on the performing arts and supporting projects that critically examine the relationship between arts and society. Applications are now open for the 2022-2023 Artist-In-Residence program at Kinosaki International Arts Center (KIAC), a…

The new season of the Garage Digital grant program Situated Worlds invites artists and researchers to explore the idea of multiple coexisting worlds and ways of creating them, drawing on Donna Haraway’s theory of ‘situated knowledges’. The program is open to Russian and international artists and groups applying with projects…

2020 marked a pivotal shift for the Chinese diaspora around the world. The world’s watchful eye on the People’s Republic of China, where the COVID-19 pandemic started, and subsequent travel restrictions, communication bans, and algorithmic biases only exacerbated echo chambers. In some places, the lack of government support devastated Chinatowns…

Become part of Yering Station’s iconic sculpture exhibition as we celebrate our 20th anniversary. Sculptures in all forms welcome including conceptual, environmental, formal, installation, and kinetic works. Finalists will be exhibited across the dramatic landscaped grounds of Yering Station and the historic gardens of Chateau Yering from 24 October –…

Over the last 15 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. Entries are now open and MGA invites artists to submit photographic work created over the…

This is an opportunity for a major artwork on the Coast Walk, a path that stretches 36km from Manly to Palm Beach, traversing one of the world’s most spectacular coastlines. This coastline is rich in stories of cultural, historical and environmental significance. The artwork should be able to withstand significant…

Entries are open for two dimensional (2D) artworks in any medium ie Paintings, drawings, prints, textiles (excluding Photographs). This is a great opportunity for the artists, which can win a cash prize, or have the opportunity to win a 6 month consignment package with Aspire Gallery. TOTAL PRIZES: $10,000 –…

Meet contemporary artists Tony Albert, Mia Boer, Kate Geck and more, digitally tour galleries and artist studios, and work with established industry mentors to hone your art writing and critique skills. Art Enquirer for students in Year 11 and 12 will help develop your ability to write sophisticated senior school…

Master the art of developing your own exhibition and how to pitch your proposal to galleries. This is a weekend intensive will help you design, plan and manage your solo or group exhibition. Participants will receive course study materials prior to the workshop and will have the chance to gain…

WORKSHOP / UnFinished Objects When: Wednesday 2nd June Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm Cost: FREE / rsvp your spot Bring along your UnFinished Objects from home or the studio! If you have something new on the horizon, bring it along and make a start. If you’re keen to come but don’t have anything to bring, artisan will provide some yarn and…

$10K grants for Australian artists are now available for exciting projects that offer successful alternatives to in-person participation to communities living in Penrith’s priority neighbourhoods. The creative challenge of the Magnetic Places program is to deliver projects that enable meaningful access and participation for residents and uncover positive narratives of…

Want to be part of Metro Arts’ 2022 Program?  CALL FOR PROPOSALS ARE NOW OPEN Meet the Metro Arts Team and find out more about the application process for our various annual programs. Metro Arts is developing the future of Australian contemporary arts practice, now. Championing all contemporary art forms, the…

The Environmental Art & Design Prize is a new platform to share your creative views on our unique Australian landscape, issues impacting us and perhaps even your ideas to make the world a better place. Whether you’re a designer of objects, painter, photographer or, if you’re thinking about renewal, regeneration,…

With its annual New Settings programme, the Fondation d’entreprise Hermès supports the creation and distribution of new performance works. The programme aims to support hybrid performances which have a leading visual dimension. The selected projects are unexpected, leaving room for daring and experimentation, still communicating with global contemporary trends. Through the…

Call for entries from The Museum of Writing and Printing in Grębocin, Poland for the 1st International TYPO Mail Art Project. Free entry. Selected works will be exhibited at the museum in July 2021. The Museum invites all artists from around the world to participate in the first edition of the International…

The China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (CCBF) announces that a new edition of its Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition is open to entries from 25 March to 28 June 2021 from young illustrators and children’s book artists aged 16-39 years, from around the world. The Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators…

“Crochet a pair of slow fashion, statement earrings with a touch of quirkiness that will outlast any fast fashion cycle with designer, Alice Nightingale. Sit, chat and crochet away the afternoon while Alice guides you in a simple crochet alphabet technique to plot your statement for change. Taking inspiration from…