Prisma Art Prize: 20th Edition
Prisma Art Prize has opened submissions for its 20th edition, inviting painters, illustrators, printmakers and traditional 2D artists from around the world to apply. Based in Rome, the international award…
Sculpture in the Garden Wollongong
Applications are now open for Sculpture in the Garden Wollongong 2027, one of regional Australia’s leading outdoor sculpture exhibitions. Presented by Wollongong City Council, the biennial exhibition transforms the Wollongong…
Objects: One Day Studio Workshop in Art and Drawing
Open Field Studio presents Objects: One Day Studio Workshop in Art and Drawing, a drawing program exploring line, mark-making and form through a series of structured but open-ended studio sessions.…
Watch This Space 2027 Program Callout
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…
Exhibit with Incinerator Gallery
Incinerator Gallery is a platform for unique cultural experiences that connect society through art and design. Share a proposal to exhibit at Incinerator in 2027. Established in 2011 in Aberfeldie,…
Newtown ArtSeat
Have an artwork idea perfect for the heart of Newtown? Newtown ArtSeat is inviting proposals for its 2027 exhibition program. Located in Pride Square, this much-loved public art landmark showcases…
Little Things Art Prize 2026
The Little Things Art Prize was founded by Marnie Ross in 2015 and invites artists to submit creative expressions of the ‘Little Things’ that make them happy or feel grateful.…
The Willoughby Emerging Art Prize
The Willoughby Emerging Art Prize is returning after a 19-year hiatus, relaunching as a prize dedicated to supporting and celebrating the next generation of Australian artists. Originally established in 1983,…
Basil Sellers Art Prize 2026
The Basil Sellers Art Prize is a major national Australian art prize celebrating artistic excellence in 2D works across painting, drawing and printmaking. The acquisitive biennial prize supports artists at…
Trades Hall Art Prize
The Victorian Trades Hall Council is inviting artists from across Australia to enter the Trades Hall Art Prize 2026, a national exhibition exploring the legacy of one of the world’s…
Burnie Print Prize 2027
Entries are now open for the Burnie Print Prize 2027, one of Australia’s leading national printmaking awards, celebrating excellence, innovation and technical skill in contemporary print practice. Presented by Burnie…
Australian Tapestry Workshop 2027: Artist in Residence Program
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…
fortyfivedownstairs: Exhibition Opportunities 2027
fortyfivedownstairs is inviting proposals for exhibitions in 2027. Located at 45 Flinders Lane in Melbourne CBD, the organisation features two distinctive exhibition spaces: the Small Gallery and the Large Gallery.…
Crafty Party
Get hands-on with Brisbane artists at Museum of Brisbane’s after-dark Crafty Party workshops. These relaxed, artist-led evenings invite participants to explore creative processes, learn new skills and create a handmade…
Basil Sellers Art Prize
Entries are now open for the 2026 Basil Sellers Art Prize, a major national acquisitive art prize presented by The Bas in Moruya, NSW. Celebrating excellence in traditional 2D practice,…
Sapporo Tenjinyama Art Studio Residency
Sapporo Tenjinyama Art Studio welcomes applications for its ongoing artist residency program, offering self-funded residencies of up to three months in one of Japan’s leading public art centres. Located within…
Maud Gallery: Photography Workshops
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…
Exhibition Opportunity: Grace Cossington Smith Gallery
The Grace Cossington Smith Gallery is calling for proposals for solo and group exhibitions in 2027, welcoming submissions from emerging and established artists and curators. With a focus on contemporary…
Queensland Regional Art Awards 2026
Entries are now open for the 2026 Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA), Australia’s largest regional art awards program for artists living in regional, rural and remote Queensland. With a total…
Tokyo Biennale 2027: Social Dive
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’…
Women in Print
Impress Art invites women printmakers to take part in Women in Print, a two-week celebration of women working in printmaking. Artists are invited to submit recent or historical work that…
Dobell Drawing Prize
Applications are now open for the 25th Dobell Drawing Prize, Australia’s leading biennial award dedicated to drawing, celebrating excellence in technique, innovation and expanded contemporary drawing practice. Presented by the…
Australian Coin Review: Coin Design Competition
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.…
Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award
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…
Kilgour Prize 2027
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…
South Side Festival Artist Commission
Expressions of Interest are now open for the 2027 South Side Festival Artist Commission, presented by Frankston City Council. Now in its sixth year, South Side Festival is a ten-day…
Kangaroo Valley Art Prize
Entries are now open for the Kangaroo Valley Art Prize 2026, a national art prize presented as part of the Visual Arts in the Valley Festival. Offering a total prize…
M16 Artspace: Drawing Prize 2026
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…
ANAT: Synapse Residency Program 2027
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…
LOOKOUT @ QUT Art Museum
QUT Art Museum is inviting applications for LOOKOUT, an exhibition program showcasing the research and creative practice of QUT students. Open to projects across visual art, design, research and interdisciplinary…
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…
artisan: August Workshop Series
artisan continues its new workshop program at The Parlour within the State Library of Queensland, offering a series of hands-on creative workshops led by Queensland artists, makers and designers. Following…
Metropolitan Fukujusou Artist Residency
Applications are open for the Metropolitan Fukujusou Artist Residency, a Kyoto-based international residency offering artists the opportunity to live and work within a 200-year-old traditional Kyo-Machiya townhouse. Designed for artists…
Evelyn Chapman Art Award 2026
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…
Arts Queensland: Funding opportunities
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…
Innovate Grant: Summer 2026
Applications are now open for the Innovate Grant Summer 2026 funding round, supporting emerging and established visual artists and photographers worldwide. Each quarter, Innovate Grant awards two unrestricted grants of…
HOME 2022
Deadline:
30th August, 2021
Expressions of interest are being sought from emerging artists who have recently arrived in Australia as refugees or people seeking asylum to participate in HOME 2022, alongside other emerging and established artists. HOME aims to recognise and nurture the talents of artists who are establishing a new life in Australia…
Creative Partnerships Plus1
Deadline:
5th August, 2021
You could be eligible to take part in Creative Partnerships Australia’s Plus1 program, with up to $25,000 or $50,000 in matched funding available, depending on the size of your organisation. As well as the dollar-for-dollar matched funding incentive, Plus1 also provides you with the opportunity to attract new donors to…
Weltformat Graphic Design Festival
Deadline:
1st August, 2021
Weltformat Graphic Design Festival is again looking for the most exciting newcomer poster designers! An international call is open to u.27 yrs designers, on the theme: Representing Generation Z. Winning works will be presented in Lucerne and across Switzerland. We look forward to your submission – everyone younger than 27,…
Professional Mentoring Sessions with Bronwyn Davies
Deadline:
6th August, 2021
Discuss your career or practice one-on-one with a respected arts industry professional. Bronwyn Davies is both a practising artist and arts administrator based in regional Queensland. She manages a cultural development program for the Scenic Rim Regional Council and has worked as a venue manager, and arts festival director. Her…
Digital Art Observatory
Deadline:
15th August, 2021
The Ukraine-based V-Art and UK-based Electric Artefacts platforms are pleased to announce their cooperation to launch the Digital Art Observatory, a first-of-its-kind residency aimed to provide an example and roadmap for cross-border partnerships amongst cultural institutions. With the support of the Ukrainian Cultural Foundation and the British Council as a…
Sensory Landscapes: plein air drawing with Holly Anderson
Deadline:
14th August, 11:00am - 1:30pm
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…
Cross Stitch Accessories with Leah Emery
Deadline:
14th August, 10:30am - 1:30pm
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…
The Lord Mayor's Photographic Awards
Deadline:
11th August, 2021
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…
Arthur Guy Memorial Painting Prize
Deadline:
20th August, 2021
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…
The Lyn McCrea Memorial Drawing Prize
Deadline:
15th August, 2021
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…
Gosford Art Prize
Deadline:
22nd August, 2021
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 - Call Out
Deadline:
6th August, 2021
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…
Queensland Centre for Photography: Photo Fair
Deadline:
24th July, 2021
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.…
Bountiful Bacteria: E-textiles workshop
Deadline:
22nd August, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
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…
Educator Workshop: Casting from Environments
Deadline:
25th July, 2021
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…
DIG Into Art: Her beauty and her terror
Deadline:
17th July, 10:30am - 2:30pm
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…
Artist Demonstrations
Deadline:
14th & 24th July
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…
Brisbane: Landmarks, Landscapes & Personalities
Deadline:
4th August, 2021
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…
Banyule Award for Works on Paper
Deadline:
16th July, 2021
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…
Shanghai International Paper Art Biennale
Deadline:
23rd July, 2021
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…
Artist Book Workshop
Deadline:
17th July, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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 Art Award
Deadline:
23rd July, 2021
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…
Sunny Art Prize
Deadline:
30th June, 2021
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…
ThinkArts Grant
Deadline:
30th June, 2021
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 - Artist-In-Residence
Deadline:
20th June, 2021
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…
Garage Digital grant program
Deadline:
12th June, 2021
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…
Digital Diasporas
Deadline:
15th July, 2021
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…
Yering Station Sculpture Awards
Deadline:
5th July, 2021
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 –…
Bowness Photography Prize
Deadline:
30th June, 2021
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…
Coast Walk Public Art
Deadline:
17th June, 2021
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…
Whitsundays Arts Festival
Deadline:
16th July, 2021
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 –…
Art Enquirer: Arts Critical Writing Program for Year 11 & 12
Deadline:
5th - 9th July
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…
Exhibition Development Program
Deadline:
19th - 20th June
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…
Workshops @ artisan
Deadline:
June - July
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…
Magnetic Places: community placemaking grants
Deadline:
28th June, 2021
$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…
Metro Arts 2022 Call for Proposals
Deadline:
12th July, 2021
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…







































































