Now in its 10th year, the Waverley Woollahra Art School’s 9×5 Landscape Art Prize invites artists to explore Australia’s Impressionist tradition. Entrants receive a 9×5-inch plywood board to create their landscape artwork, echoing the spontaneity of early outdoor painters. The prize aims to celebrate the spirit of Australian Impressionism and…

Life and death are deeply personal, yet universal experiences — and art has a unique way of helping us connect, reflect, and begin the conversations that matter most. The Live Well, Die Well Art Prize, presented by Palliative Care Australia and Arcare, invites artists of all ages and abilities to share…

Entries are now open for the 2025 Pro Hart Outback Art Prize, an esteemed national acquisitive art award presented by Broken Hill City Art Gallery. This prize invites artists working in any medium to submit works that capture the spirit, culture, or landscape of the Australian Outback.

The Young Paddo Art Prize is a national competition for artists aged 5–18 years, focusing on A4 paintings on paper inspired by the Australian landscape and environment. There are four age categories with cash prizes: $500 for winners and $250 for honorable mentions. Twenty finalists will be selected for an…

The Gallery One Smallacombe Self Portrait Prize is a national Australian painting competition inviting artists to create and submit a self-portrait. Open to all permanent Australian residents, the competition emphasizes painting mediums only — digital or AI art is excluded. Only one entry is allowed per artist, and the submitted…

Since its inception in 2001, the Hazelhurst Art on Paper Award has become a significant national award dedicated to celebrating and elevating the significance of work on paper. The Hazelhurst Art on Paper Award promotes excellence and innovation in the field of art on paper while supporting and encouraging artists…

Platform Residency invites artists to explore the evolving relationship between resistance and repair — not as fixed concepts, but as relational practices that respond to our fractured world. Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme broadly through making, reflecting, and being in process. This is not a results-based residency but…

New Visionary Magazine, published by Visionary Art Collective in New York City, seeks submissions from contemporary artists of all career stages worldwide. There is no set theme—submissions across a diverse range of 2D and 3D media are welcome, including painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, fiber art, collage, ceramics, and installation.…

Stride Gallery invites professional artists, duos, or collectives to apply for a combined studio residency (3 months) and subsequent exhibition (8–10 weeks) starting Winter 2026 through Summer 2027 in Calgary, Canada. Seven artists will be selected under a mentorship model, with access to peer and staff support throughout the residency.…

Artist and educator Fox invites you to explore cyanotype, a 19th-century photographic printing process that uses sunlight to create striking blue images. These hands-on workshops combine art, science, and history to give you a complete understanding of this unique technique. Beginner Workshop – Cyanotype on Paper10:00 am to 12:30 pmLearn…

Applications are now open for individual artists, groups, curators, and arts organizations to join the 2026 exhibition program at Rockingham Arts Centre in Western Australia. Artists working across any medium—whether emerging, mid-career, or established—are encouraged to apply. Project proposals should align with the Centre’s diverse exhibition calendar; local community groups…

The Kennedy Prize is a prestigious annual painting award based in Adelaide, offering $25,000 for the artwork that best embodies the theme of “Beauty.” Finalists’ works are exhibited each September, and a People’s Choice Award is also presented. This prize celebrates creativity and excellence in interpreting beauty through 2D works.

The Linden Postcard Show is a beloved open-entry exhibition in Melbourne, now in its 35th year. Artists are welcome to submit up to three small artworks (2D works up to 60×60 cm, or 3D works up to 60 cm in height). Over $10,000 in cash and voucher prizes are awarded…

Handful of Dust explores what remains when meaning fades — focusing on untranslatable fragments, obsolete gestures, and materials that linger beyond their original purpose. Rather than nostalgia or archaeology, this exhibition turns its attention to residues: things that have fallen out of time, yet persist. Key Dates:– New works must…

This award celebrates the power of small-format works (60 x 60cm or smaller) across all mediums and styles. With a prize pool designed to support and recognise talented artists at every stage of their career, it’s a fantastic opportunity for emerging and established creatives alike.

Categories: Portrait Landscape Exposure (open genre: fine art, fashion, wildlife, travel, etc.) Eligibility: Open internationally to photographers of all levels (excluding undergrads) Entry Fees: General: AUD $30/photo (~USD $20) Festival Friends: AUD $25/photo (~USD $16) Under 25: AUD $15/photo (~USD $10) Prizes: $5,000 cash + professional camera kit per category…

City of Moreton Bay is launching its first Outdoor Gallery exhibition program and is seeking proposals from curatorial teams to lead the development and delivery of the inaugural show: ‘Half a Million Imaginations’, opening November 2026. This new Outdoor Gallery initiative will bring contemporary 2D artworks to everyday public spaces…

Farm Studio International Artist Residency offers a unique opportunity for artists to live and work in the peaceful, rural surroundings of Rajasthan, India. Open to artists of all disciplines and media, the program encourages creative development, intercultural dialogue, and collaboration across diverse backgrounds. Artists stay in individual huts or rooms…

The Lester Prize is one of Australia’s most prestigious portraiture awards, offering over $130,000 in cash and prizes. It includes several awards such as the Richard Lester Prize for Portraiture ($50,000), Tony Fini Foundation Artist Prize ($20,000), Minderoo Foundation Spirit Prize ($20,000), and others. The exhibition will be held at…

Artists are invited to submit artworks in their own media and style. This may range from art which includes recognisable forms as well as more expressive styles and pure abstraction, or the entrant may be inspired by art movements such as Fauvism, Dadaism or Cubism. We encourage all artists to…

Hosted by the Rotary Club of Singleton on Hunter, this regional art competition offers over $20,000 in prize money across 12 categories. The exhibition will be held at the Singleton Civic Centre from 26 to 30 July 2025.

Kyber Teatro invites artists worldwide to apply for the 12th Edition of “The Wonders of Possible”, an international festival dedicated to the intersection of art, theatre, and new technologies, held in Cagliari, Italy, between October and November 2025. Recognised with the prestigious EFFE Label 2024–2025, the festival champions innovative artistic…

Join artist Emma Anna and The Burrow for a relaxed and welcoming evening of collage-making inspired by the cult 1980 film Xanadu, starring Olivia Newton-John. This creative session is open to all skill levels—perfect for beginners and seasoned collage artists alike. Explore a wide array of curated materials, connect with…

The Brisbane Portrait Prize celebrates the city of Brisbane/Meeanjin and its people, telling the stories of the courageous, creative and passionate people who make up our city. It also showcases the best in contemporary portraiture, demonstrating that portraiture still excites the most accomplished of artists. Any artist with a connection…

Join artist Aaron Butt, winner of the 2024 Moreton Bay Art Prize, for an engaging afternoon workshop focused on painting techniques across non-white surfaces. In this hands-on, beginner-friendly session, Aaron will guide participants through painting on wood, paper, and canvas. You’ll explore foundational elements of colour theory, consider the line…

Knowing how to photograph your work well is a crucial skill for any artist or creative. In this free professional development workshop, photographer Louis Lim will guide participants through simple, effective techniques to document artworks using either a smartphone or camera. This beginner-friendly session includes live demonstrations and hands-on opportunities…

Outer Space and Composite: Moving Image Agency invite proposals from emerging Queensland-based artists working in video, experimental film, and screen-based practices for a unique development and presentation opportunity. The selected artist will undertake a four-month creative development period (July–November 2025) to develop a new video commission with curatorial and logistical…

Artists are asked to submit an artwork that demonstrates what makes Brisbane and its surrounding attractions unique. Artworks will be accompanied by a statement telling us how their artwork tells the story of Greater Brisbane and how they connect to place through their art. The prize will feature an exhibition…

Blak Dot Gallery is inviting First Nations and BIPOC artists working in video or moving image to take part in Round the Block—a six-week public screening series designed to transform the gallery’s glass frontage into a circular storytelling portal. Three artists will be selected to present one work each, shown…

Discover the art of screen printing in this two-day, hands-on workshop led by artist Maria Emilia Sauri. Whether you’re completely new or looking to refine your skills, this workshop is designed to guide you through the full screen-printing process—from concept to print. Over the weekend, you’ll learn: The foundational techniques…

Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS) invites applications for its 2026 Residency Programs, offering three distinct opportunities: International Creator Residency Program (for international artists) Curator Residency Program (for international curators) Research Residency Program (open to both international and Japan-based creators) Based in Tokyo, these programs provide a platform for experimental and…

The Almenara Art Prize is an international online painting competition that offers more than 29000€ in cash awards, 20000€ in products and other prizes. We encourage the international participation in diverse genres, styles, mediums and substrates including hyperrealism, photorealism, contemporary realism, surrealism, imaginative realism, impressionism and plein air painting. Categories include Figurative, Portrait, Drawing, Landscape…

Who Can Apply: Emerging and young contemporary artists (up to 5 years in art practice) Artists working in any medium, including painting, photography, sculpture, and video installation Individuals or collectives Exhibition Themes: Art in the Age of Hyper-Consumption Traces of Existence and the Human Mark Communication, Misunderstanding & Everything Unspoken…

The residency awards are the biennial Rome Residency, and an annual two-week residency at Bundanon. These are offered in alternate years, so that  both residencies for Bundanon will be offered biennially, with set dates for each annual placement. The period of residency is from the beginning of April to the…

Brunswick Street Gallery invites artists to participate in the 2025 Fifty Squared Art Prize, Australia’s largest open-call exhibition for wall-based artworks measuring 50x50cm or less. This inclusive prize welcomes entries from artists at all stages of their careers and across all mediums. Key Details: Exhibition Dates: 21 June – 4…

BBA 360 is back for 2025 and calling all international artists and photographers to apply for this dynamic online group exhibition — no theme restrictions, no shipping, and no prior experience required. Open to all 2D media (excluding sculpture and video), this digital showcase offers artists the chance to have…