The Narra Bukulla Artist in Residence offers a two-month, self-directed residency set within a coastal bush landscape on Djiringanj Country, Far South Coast NSW. Now in its third year, the residency provides artists with dedicated time, space, and support to engage deeply with their practice. Surrounded by spotted gum forest,…

Between Home & Horizon is an open call exhibition inviting artists to explore the natural world that exists both within and beyond our everyday environments. From backyard gardens and suburban wildlife to expansive rural landscapes and rugged coastlines, this exhibition brings together diverse artistic responses to the ecosystems that surround…

The Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship 2026, administered by the Art Gallery of New South Wales, is now accepting applications from emerging Australian artists aged 20 to 30 with an established body of work. Established in memory of Brett Whiteley, the scholarship supports excellence in painting while providing significant career…

Entries are now open for the Urunga Small Sculpture Prize 2026, a national sculpture award presented by Art Space Urunga. Established in 2018, the prize celebrates original small-scale sculpture and offers $10,000 in prize money. Artists are invited to submit original freestanding or wall-mounted sculptures in any medium. Selected finalists…

Blak Dot Gallery is now accepting proposals for its 2027–2028 exhibition program, inviting artists, collectives, curators, and emerging curators to bring forward bold and ambitious ideas. As an Indigenous-run contemporary art space, Blak Dot is seeking submissions from First Nations, global Indigenous, and PoC practitioners working across all disciplines. Proposals…

Entries are now open for the churchie emerging art prize (‘the churchie’), one of Australia’s longest-running and most respected prizes for emerging contemporary artists, with $55,000 in total prizes on offer. The major non-acquisitive prize of $40,000, supported by BSPN Architecture, provides a significant opportunity for early-career artists to elevate…

MON-ART – The Monasteries of Art – is offering two international residencies exploring how heritage sites can be reactivated through contemporary artistic practice, public engagement, and cultural regeneration. Tihany Abbey (Hungary)A 3–6 month residency focused on responding to monastic life, landscape, and cultural heritage. Artists are encouraged to develop site-responsive…

Narva Art Residency (NART), in collaboration with the Narva City Architecture and Urban Planning Department, is inviting applications for a two-month residency in Narva, Estonia. This opportunity centres on the creation of a new large-scale public installation or sculpture located on the edge of the Pähklimäe district. The selected artist…

Calling all creatives – the Ipswich Art Workshop wants you. Artists, makers, and creative thinkers are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to lead workshops, classes, or creative meetups from August to October 2026. This is an opportunity to share your practice, connect with community, and contribute to Ipswich’s…

Artists living in the Somerset region are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for Year of the Horse, an upcoming exhibition at The Condensery. Across cultures and mythologies, the horse is a powerful symbol of joy, perseverance, and freedom. Within the Somerset region, horses continue to play a significant role…

Prisma Art Prize is an international art competition dedicated to promoting emerging painters and visual artists. Its mission is to showcase the full potential of painting as a medium, embracing both traditional and contemporary techniques. As the name suggests, Prisma Art Prize acts as a prism—refracting the many possibilities within…

Meet by Flying Arts is a new free monthly online gathering designed to connect artists across Queensland and beyond. This relaxed, community-focused session offers a chance to meet new creative peers, reconnect with colleagues, and build meaningful relationships within the arts sector. Hosted by leading figures in the Queensland arts…

Artists are invited to submit work for the Burrinja Climate Change Biennale #4: Acquisitive Award Exhibition, a nationally significant event exploring the intersection of art, activism, and environmental futures. Since 2015, the Burrinja Climate Change Biennale has brought together artists, thinkers, and communities to engage with the climate emergency through…

Applications are now open for the 2026 Waverley Art Prize, a long-running painting and drawing award supporting artists from emerging to professional levels. Established in 1986, the prize has become a significant platform for contemporary painters and draftspersons, offering both financial support and the opportunity for works to enter the…

artisan invites applications for UNLEASHED+ 2026, its flagship biennial exhibition supporting emerging craft and design practitioners across Queensland. A nationally recognised program with over two decades of legacy, UNLEASHED has launched the careers of leading makers including Anna Varendorff, Ebony Birks, Nicolette Johnson and Dan Watson. In 2026, the program…

The International FiKVA Award 2026 is a global online painting competition open to artists aged 18 and over, offering up to €5,500 in prizes. Focused on representational painting, the award invites submissions across a range of styles including realism, hyperrealism, photorealism, surrealism, and imaginative realism. Artists are encouraged to submit…

Entries are now open for the Fifty Squared Art Prize 2026, Australia’s largest open-call art prize for wall-based artworks measuring 50 × 50 cm or less. Open to artists at all stages of their careers, this nationally recognised prize offers a unique opportunity where all submitted works are exhibited, culminating…

Studio Maverik presents weekly social life drawing sessions at the iconic Flying Colours in West End. Designed for both beginners and experienced life drawers, these relaxed sessions combine traditional life drawing with a friendly, social atmosphere. Each session features a professional nude life model, with poses ranging from short warm-ups…

The SPRING 2026 Innovate Grant cycle is now open, offering increased award amounts of $1,800 USD. Each quarter, Innovate Grant supports creative practitioners by awarding two major grants—one to a Visual Artist and one to a Photographer—alongside 18 Honourable Mentions (9 in Art, 9 in Photography). Open to artists worldwide…

The R & M McGivern Prize was established through the will of the late Muriel Evelyn McGivern, a local resident and artist of Maroondah, as a lasting legacy supporting the arts in the region. Awarded every three years, the Prize recognises outstanding, original painting in oil or watercolour (including gouache).…

Entries are now open for the Deakin University Contemporary Small Sculpture Award 2026, an established national prize celebrating innovation in contemporary sculpture. Founded in 2009, the award showcases outstanding small-scale sculptural practices from artists across Australia, culminating in a finalist exhibition at Deakin University Art Gallery on the Melbourne Burwood…

Australian Parliament House is inviting visual artists from across Australia to apply for the 2026 Artist-in-Residence Creative Research and Commissioning Program. Open to artists at any stage of their career, this unique opportunity offers behind-the-scenes access to one of the nation’s most significant cultural and political sites, where politics, history,…

The Australian Photographic Prize is a major annual international photography competition, open to photographers at all levels—from students and amateurs to established professionals. With over 2,500 entries from 21 countries in 2025, the prize continues to grow as a global platform for photographic practice. The 2026 edition expands to 25…

Now in its 21st year, the Bowness Photography Prize is Australia’s most prestigious photography award, offering a total prize pool of $70,000 and significant opportunities for exhibition and acquisition. Open to artists working with still photo-based media—including analogue and digital photography—entries must have been produced within the last year. The…

Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS) has announced its 2027 open call for residency programs, offering international artists and curators the opportunity to live and work in Tokyo. Located in Sumida-ku, Tokyo, TOKAS Residency provides studio space, accommodation, and a supportive environment for creative exchange. Since its establishment in 2014, the…

Luxembourg Art Week is now accepting applications for its 12th edition, inviting emerging and established galleries from around the world to participate. The fair is known for its focus on accessibility, dialogue, and close engagement between artists, galleries, and audiences. It features curated sections including the Main Section for established…

Dark Pony Studio + Gallery is seeking submissions for Flip Through Art Fair, a one-day artist market taking place in South Brisbane. Designed around a record-store-inspired browsing experience, the fair encourages slow discovery, first-time art buying, and approachable collecting. Original artworks will be presented in flip-through racks alongside selected salon-style…

Artists Exchange: Making Work is a month-long online professional development program designed for emerging and early career artists across regional and remote Queensland. The program offers a supportive and welcoming environment where artists can connect, share current work, and participate in constructive peer critique sessions. Across four weekly online sessions,…

Untether Gallery invites artists to participate in WHIM, an open group exhibition exploring spontaneity, imagination, and playful curiosity. The exhibition centres on the idea of “whim” as a moment where imagination drifts beyond the sensible—embracing surprise, humour, and the unexpected. Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme freely, responding through…

The Emerging Curator Program (ECP) supports an early-career curator to develop and deliver a funded group exhibition at Curl Curl Creative Space, with mentorship from the curatorial team at Manly Art Gallery & Museum. Designed for curators ready to take the next step, the program offers hands-on, real-world experience across…

This fully funded international residency invites 40 visual artists to take part in a two-week immersive program in Georgia, a region positioned at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Surrounded by a rich cultural and artistic legacy—from the folk art of Niko Pirosmani to the cinematic influence of Sergei Parajanov—participants…

Art Guide Australia, in partnership with the Emerging Writers’ Festival (EWF), announces the inaugural Art Guide New Writers’ Program—a year-long opportunity designed to support and elevate early-career art and culture writers across Australia. Recognising the vital role writers and critics play in shaping cultural conversations, the program responds to a…

Art & Wellbeing Workshops: Presence in Practice offers a series of evening sessions exploring presence through spirituality, neuroscience, and therapeutic strategies. Across three workshops, expert facilitators guide participants to deepen focus, connection, and awareness through reflective engagement with art. Each session begins with an exclusive, crowd-free viewing of Olafur Eliasson:…

Next Wave has expanded its Around the Block program, now offering nine opportunities for emerging and early-career artists across Australia to present moving image works in a six-week public screening series. Unfolding across Brunswick’s arts precinct, the program transforms building facades, windows, and public projection sites into a dynamic trail…

Applications are now open for the Stardust Residency 2026, a studio residency program hosted by Watch This Space in Mparntwe (Alice Springs). The Stardust Residency was established in honour of artist and educator Suzi Lyon, whose practice explored the connections between everyday life, community and broader social and ecological systems.…

The Sunshine Coast National Art Prize 2026 is now open to Australian residents working in any 2D medium and new media. This national acquisitive prize recognises outstanding contemporary visual arts practice across Australia. Since 2006, the exhibition has presented finalist works from artists nationwide, celebrating innovation and excellence in 2D…