Crowbar invites you, the community – to participate in our first FAN ART EXHIBITION celebrating our universal love for TV shows, music and movies. You can submit anything from your favourite TV shows, bands or movies from ‘Rick & Morty’ to ‘Jimmy Barnes’, ‘Stranger Things’ to ‘Violent Soho’. The original…

Professional visual artists, designers and architects are eligible to apply for a residency at the Nordic Artists’ Centre Dale in Norway of two or three months duration in 2019. Curators are eligible to apply for a one month residence in 2019. Applicants from outside the Nordic region are expected to master the…

Founded in 1965, Cité internationale des arts welcomes every year more than 1,200 artists from 90 countries in 326 studios in the heart of Paris. Artists from all disciplines but also curators are hosted for residencies that can last from 2 to 12 months. These residencies are open to French…

As Australia’s longest running and most prestigious Indigenous art awards, Telstra NATSIAA captures the attention of the nation. Each year sees an increasing variety of art forms and mediums, collectively demonstrating the richness and diversity of current contemporary Indigenous artistic practice. The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory…

HIDDEN – A Rookwood Sculpture Walk is an outdoor sculpture exhibition that provides artists with the opportunity to showcase their work in Australia’s most historic and culturally significant cemetery. Rookwood Cemetery is interested in exhibiting works that respond to the themes surrounding the Rookwood site, such as history, culture, remembrance…

Rookwood General Cemeteries Reserve Trust (RGCRT) has announced the call for entries for the 10th annual exhibition, HIDDEN – A Rookwood Sculpture Walk. HIDDEN is a unique, signature event for RGCRT, which was established to encourage the public to explore the wonderful gardens and historic buildings that lie within the…

Side Gallery is currently seeking applications from artist and curators to exhibit as part of the 2018/19 program. Side Gallery is a small curated space adjacent to design agency Designfront, in Red Hill, Brisbane. The owner, Designfront Director Leesa Hickey, is passionate about providing opportunities for emerging and established artists, illustrators, photographers and designers…

Join us at The Edge, State Library of Queensland for this unique art intensive! Explore areas of cutting-edge artistic practice blending art, science and technology. Learn about innovative materials, and experiment with groundbreaking approaches to art making. Participants will take a guided tour of The Edge, State Library of Queensland…

QCA Galleries are now accepting proposals for exhibitions at POP Gallery, Webb Gallery, Project Gallery and the White Box Gold Coast Gallery from September 2018 – January 2019. All related documents, including the application form, can be found online at http://griffith.edu.au/qcagalleries Please take the time to read through our terms and conditions before…

Join Art Museum staff for a fun and informative workshop for art students and art-loving members of the public. Our Art Handling Workshops will cover a range of basic art work installation and transportation methods, including: – Basic art work handling, including works on paper, sculptural objects, and framed art…

Art Affairs and Documents Foundation, Goethe-Institut Bulgaria and Credo Bonum Gallery are pleased to announce the launch of CLICK – an international residency programme for curators. The programme provides 5-weeks-long residency in the city of Sofia to emerging curators. The residency covers accommodation, a fee and budget for the production…

Callout for artist proposals from individuals and groups to participate in Critical Animals 2018 – this year our theme is Give & Take. Critical Animals is a festival celebrating emerging and experimental practices that is part of THIS IS NOT ART (TiNA) held from 27-30 September in Newcastle, NSW. In the past, we’ve held…

Become a pro at setting up single- and multi-channel video and sound installations. This hands-on workshop covers the most common technical set-ups and practice know-how, including safety protocols and equipment maintenance. Join us to gain first-hand industry knowledge from artist and IMA Events Technician David M Thomas, who will run…

Ryan Presley creates large watercolour paintings formed from detailed drawings and sketches. His ongoing project Blood Money (2010-current), on display at the IMA now, reimagines Australian banknotes with the figureheads of Aboriginal history. Learn how to skilfully compose an image, considering light, shadow and colour using traditional sketching materials like…

Perfect your skills in professional studio visits, artist talks, artist statements, and communicating your practice to a variety of audiences. In this course, you’ll learn how to write about yourself and your practice, and become equipped with the skills to write an artist statement, bio, and exhibition proposal. Gain insights…

The Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2018 is a national contemporary acquisitive award presented by Sunshine Coast Council. The award is open to any artist who is an Australian resident, working in a 2D medium. Forty finalists will be selected for exhibition at the Caloundra Regional Gallery and the winning work…

WHAT IT IS SITEWORKS is Bundanon Trust’s annual spring event that brings together artists, scientists, scholars and community voices in a unique annual gathering to share knowledge and experiences arising from responses to our properties. It attracts up to 1000 people each year. See here for more information on previous Siteworks. Bundanon…

Channels Festival is the only festival in Australia dedicated to showcasing contemporary video and moving image by some of the most outstanding Australian and international artists. Now approaching our 4th Biennale, we’re on the hunt for our next Artistic Director to develop and deliver our 2019 edition. We seek someone…

International call for entries for the Leica Oskar Barnack Award 2018. Professional photographers may apply for this award. Emerging photographers aged under 25 can apply for the Leica Oskar Barnack Award Newcomer. The winner of the “Leica Oskar Barnack Award” will receive a cash prize of EUR 25,000 as well as a Leica…

The Salzburg International Summer Academy of Fine Arts takes place in Austria from 16 July – 25 August. It comprises a range of short courses/professional development workshops, supported by numerous grants for artists, curators and writers to participate. Some 80 grants, usually covering participation fees only, are available for participation in one of the classes…

The Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery’s National Works on Paper was established in 1998 and incorporated the former Spring Festival of Drawing and the Prints Acquisitive which began in 1973. National Works on Paper is one of Australia’s most prestigious awards and acquisitive exhibitions. A biennial exhibition, its role is to support and promote…

Entries are now open for the 2018 Stanthorpe Art Prize. The Stanthorpe Art Prize, established in 1972, is the second oldest art competition in Queensland and is open to both emerging and professional artists. Artists have the chance of winning one of the several categories, with prizes totalling $40 000,…

In this extra special drawing event, Archie Moore will be joined by his former life drawing teacher Nameer Davis to explore the human form within the domestic environment. With Moore as model and Davis as facilitator, participants will be encouraged to experiment with environment and negative space. This class will…

On behalf of the European Commission, Ars Electronica in collaboration with BOZAR and Waag Society is issuing an open call for entries to a competition that will determine the third recipients of STARTS Prize, prestigious and—with two €20,000 prizes—highly endowed awards. Expressly encouraged are innovative projects at the interface of science, technology and art. Science, Technology and…

The Moreton Bay Region Art Awards is a permanent event in the cultural landscape of the region, and has featured many prominent and emerging artists. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the event. As an annual exhibition proudly presented by the Moreton Bay Regional Council, the art awards offer…

Artists, Collectives & Curators: Applications are now open to exhibit with First Coat Studios in 2018. Spaces are available in the Main Gallery and Project Space between April – September. To apply for a three week exhibition, please provide: • Exhibition bio (no more than 500 words) • Artist CV…

Applications are currently being invited for Ignite Studio @ NRCG  2018 Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program Ignite Studios @ NRCG is an extension of the Northern Rivers Community Gallery (NRCG), a community-engaged cultural hub in the Northern Rivers region, owned and operated by Ballina Shire Council. The Ignite Studios @ NRCG AiR program provides a single artist time…

Each year, the World Illustration Awards invite entries through an open call. Projects in any media can be entered into eight categories and can be submitted as either Professional entries, or as New Talent for work by students or recent graduates. The Awards receive over 2,000 entries from 60+ countries, showcasing the breadth…

Join us for the second of our Drawing at the Art Museum events. Date: Wednesday 21 February 2018 Time: 6 – 8.30pm Cost: $15.00 per person Location: Griffith University Art Museum Face off against your drawing buddy in this special class facilitated by Dr Julie Fragar—one of Australia’s most respected contemporary…

Chiaroscuro is the renaissance term for the contrast of light and shadow and is the theme used to celebrate World Bipolar Day at RQAS. This exhibition which will raise awareness for Bipolar Disorder and mental health,  will include speech from Anne Naylor author of “Art from Adversity: a life with Bipolar”, live…

WE’RE OPENING OUR INBOX TO EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST TO WORK WITH THE CULPRIT CLUB IN 2019. THIS INCLUDES EOIS AND PITCHES FOR EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS, LAUNCH PARTIES AND BRAND COLLABORATIONS AS WELL AS OUR IN-HOUSE ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM. TO MAKE THINGS EASY FOR YOU, WE’VE MADE A QUICK, SIMPLE ONLINE FORM THAT…

The Brisbane Portrait Prize is a new and distinctive cultural offering for Brisbane with a $50,000 first prize, showcasing the best in contemporary portraiture and celebrating the character of the city and those who make it what it is. The winning portrait every year will be acquired for the permanent…

The M1 Singapore Fringe Festival is an annual festival of theatre, dance, music, visual arts and mixed media created and presented by Singaporean and international artists. Themed differently each year, the Festival aims to bring the best of contemporary, cutting-edge and socially-engaged works to the Singapore audience. The M1 Singapore…

In the wake of the highly popular milestone year in 2017, SWELL Sculpture Festival is inviting submissions from artists, art collectives and collaborators to exhibit at the 16th annual exhibition. SWELL is Queensland’s premier outdoor sculpture exhibition, and presents 50 Australian and international artists to captivate the hearts and minds…

ANAT is calling for applications from artists and scientists for our prestigious Synapse Residency program, which since 2004 has supported creative research collaborations between more than 100 artists and scientists. Background Synapse involves Australian science organisations hosting artists in residence, leading to profound artistic and professional development for the participants, as well as…

Burnie Arts Council Inc is calling for entries to the 4th biennial wearable paper art competition, paper on skin. Inviting artists and designers ready for the challenge of creating wearable art made from at least 80% paper and $7000 in prize money on offer.   For more information please visit the – Website…