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…
HIDDEN: Rookwood Cemetery Sculpture Walk
Deadline:
13th March, 2017
HIDDEN is an outdoor sculpture exhibition that takes place amongst the gardens and graves of Rookwood Cemetery. The Trust is interested in exhibiting artworks that respond to themes surrounding the Rookwood site, such as history, culture, remembrance and love. This could include grief, loss, mourning, spirituality, the environment, and different…
Young Blood
Deadline:
18th March, 2017
Young Blood is an exhibition seeking to introduce new artists to Brisbane city, forecasting a selection of our city’s young and talented, fine art creatives. It will prove to uncover the forefront of the budding contemporary art scene of Brisbane. By utilizing the gallery’s position as an established international art…
M1 Singapore Fringe Festival
Deadline:
3rd March, 2017
M1 Singapore Fringe Festival is calling for artist proposals for the 2018 Festival, which will be curated around the theme “Let’s Walk”, from the title of a series of striking street performances by eminent Singaporean contemporary artist, Amanda Heng. The M1 Singapore Fringe Festival is an annual festival of theatre,…
The Horizon Sunshine Coast Festival
Deadline:
26th March, 2017
If you’re an artist, producer, creative or performer we want to hear from you! The Horizon Sunshine Coast festival of arts and culture was a standout success in 2016 and this year it promises to deliver an even greater celebration to showcase the region’s artistic side. Last year, more than…
Essay Prize
Deadline:
29th January, 2017
The Bodley Head/Financial Times Essay Prize aims to discover young talent from around the world in long-form essay writing, and has led to many new and exciting opportunities for winners and runners-up. It invites anyone in the world aged 18-35 years to submit a dynamic, authoritative and lively essay in English no…
Workshop: Contemporary Paper Cutting
Deadline:
25th February, 11:30am - 3:00pm
Get crafty in this introductory paper cutting workshop with Brisbane-based artist, Elysha Rei. Elysha will introduce the history of this intricate international folk artform and how it has emerged in the contemporary art scene. Elysha will also teach you all the essential design and paper cutting techniques you need to…
ArtAscent: International Call For Artists and Writers
Deadline:
28th February, 2017
About ArtAscent: The mission of ArtAscent is to promote artists of images and words, and connect them with art lovers. This is accomplished by calls for artists and writers, artist profiling, art magazine publication, and artist and writer online showcasing. Each call is theme based, with the intent to showcase diverse…
All Women Online Art Competition
Deadline:
25th February, 2017
Contemporary Art Gallery Online announces their 3rd Annual International “All Women” Online Art Competition for the month of February 2017. Contemporary Art Gallery Online encourages entries from all Women 2D and 3D artists regardless of their experience or education in the art field. A group exhibition of all entrants will…
Edith-Russ-Haus: Grants for Media Art
Deadline:
28th February, 2017
Grants for Media Art 2017 of the Foundation of Lower Saxony at the Edith-Russ-Haus for Media Art in Lower Saxony, Germany, for the production of a new project in the area of media art, through a residency at the centre in Oldenburg. The Edith-Russ-Haus for Media Art will award three…
Status: Unknown
Deadline:
28th February, 2017
WANTED: Your A3 response to the current state of the world REQUIREMENTS: ART: A3 on paper, unframed DUE: 4pm Tuesday 28 Feb 2017* FEE: $15 to exhibit * Drop off at Jugglers anytime between 10am-4pm Mon-Fri along with fee payment and the ENTRY FORM: http://bit.ly/2kZD9qj All entries accepted until we…
Voies Off Prize - Photography
Deadline:
15th February, 2017
It’s time to submit your work for the Voies Off Award. Photographers from all over the world can apply to participate in this photo competition, award and festival. At the core of the Voies Off Festival is the night projections of the work of 60 award nominees, with the festival embedded…
Frieze Artist Award
Deadline:
10th February, 2017
Now welcoming applications, the Frieze Artist Award is an international, open call for an artist 25–40 years of age to realize a major site-specific work at Frieze London. The chosen proposal will be presented as part of Frieze Projects, the fair’s celebrated non-profit programme established in 2003 and curated by…
Introduction to Loom Weaving
Deadline:
18th February, 11.30am - 3:00pm
In this workshop, established maker Lisa Guy will teach you the skills to make your very own contemporary hand woven wall hanging. You’ll use a weaving loom and beautiful wool and cotton yarns to create your own unique design. Because the class size is small you’ll get plenty of one-on-one…
Art & Ecology: Environmental Education Through Art
Deadline:
5th February, 10:00am - 4:00pm
What is Environmental Art, and who are its main proponents? Learn about the history and current practices within this fast growing contemporary art form. Be inspired to work with young people to encourage them to make Environmental Art across multiple disciplines, including drawing, storytelling, recycled art, printing and performance art.…
Designpreis Halle
Deadline:
31st January, 2017
Registration and submission for the International Design Competition Designpreis Halle 2017 is online. Call to submit concepts / projects / products / etc. on the topic of “time” – designers and students aged under 40 years are invited to participate. It is about time. For the fourth time the Designpreis Halle…
The Other Art Fair Melbourne
Deadline:
27th January, 2017
The Other Art Fair provides a unique platform for artists to showcase their work to gallerists, curators, critics and collectors. In addition to artwork sales, these four days enable artists to launch their work in the contemporary art world, gauge the public’s response to their pieces and meet fellow artists…
Athens Digital Arts Festival
Deadline:
31st January, 2017
The 13th Athens Digital Arts Festival (from 18th to 21st of May 2017) is launching the call for entries for 2017 and invites you to look together with us towards the #PostFuture. #PostFuture / Can you imagine the future? In the late 90’s Negroponte stated that “the digital revolution is over”.…
Muswellbrook Art Prize
Deadline:
27th January, 2017
The Muswellbrook Art Prize is an acquisitive art competition held biennially (during odd-numbered years). This competition is launched early in the year, with entry forms usually becoming available towards the end of the previous year.We recommend you subscribe to the Art Centre’s Email newsletter, or follow us on Facebook for announcements of the Muswellbrook…
Recycling Art Competition
Deadline:
30th January, 2017
Council invites Brisbane artists to submit an expression of interest for the Recycling Art Competition 2017 by 30 January 2017. This competition explores the creative potential of reusing and recycling household items and furniture. It also aims to inspire people to see the possibility in items that may have otherwise…
Online Art Competition
Deadline:
28th January, 2017
Contemporary Art Gallery Online announces their 4th Annual Themed International “All PAINTINGS” Online Art Competition for the month of January 2017. Contemporary Art Gallery Online encourages entries from all painting medium artists regardless of their experience or education in the art field. A group exhibition of all entrants will be…
Vyksa 10000: Street Artist Call Out
Deadline:
31st January, 2017
Vyksa-10000 invites international artists to take a part in a contest for the largest mural in the world. The Vyksa-10000 international contest is organized by the Art-Ovrag festival in Vyksa, Russia. The mural painting contest celebrates the 25th anniversary of the United Metallurgical Company (OMK) and the 260th anniversary of the…
CLUTCH Collective - 2017 Program
Deadline:
23rd January, 2017
CLUTCH collective is now accepting proposals for our 2017 exhibition program. The program will consist of one-night shows in the back of a three-ton truck. CLUTCH is especially interested in supporting new work by emerging Brisbane based artists. CLUTCH is seeking both individual and collaborative visual artists working across all…
WHO is LOOKING at YOU?
Deadline:
31st January, 2017
Artists are invited to submit works in the 2017 Cambridge Studio Gallery (CSGallery) WHO is LOOKING at YOU? Portrait Prize from August, 2016. WHO is LOOKING at YOU? is for works depicting the human face as its subject matter. All mediums accepted and unique approaches encouraged. Entries close midnight 31…
BP Portrait Award
Deadline:
26th January, 2017
The BP Portrait Award is the most prestigious portrait painting competition in the world and represents the very best in contemporary portrait painting. With a first prize of £30,000, and a total prize fund of £61,000, the Award is aimed at encouraging artists to focus upon and develop portraiture in…
Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing
Deadline:
11th January, 2017
The Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing is a $25,000 acquisitive art awardamong the most significant of its kind in the country. Inaugurated in 2006, the Prize is generously supported by the Parents and Friends’ Association of PLC Sydney. Named in honour of respected painter, printmaker and draughtswoman,Miss Adelaide Elizabeth Perry…
xCoAx: Interdisciplinary Digital Arts Research
Deadline:
29th January, 2017
For xCoAx, the 5th Conference on Computation, Communication, Aesthetics & X, to be held in Lisbon in July 2017, a call for submissions – exploring the intersection where computational tools and media meet art and culture. Since 2013, xCoAx has been an occasion for international audiences to meet and exchange ideas, in…
petite pieces 2017
Deadline:
18th January, 2017
Every February, Aspire runs our favourite and most popular competition – ‘petite pieces’ – to kick off another year of amazing exhibitions. ‘petite pieces’ is a 40 cm x 40 cm x 40 cm, open theme, open medium competition with numerous prizes to be won. For more information please visit…
Cultural Flanerie: Call for Artists
Deadline:
Ongoing
Carrie McCarthy of Cultural Flanerie is calling for all early and mid career unrepresented artists to submit work proposals for an exclusive series of exhibitions with Queensland design institution Ambience Store. All styles and formats will be considered (unless you’re a performance artist who rolls around in ketchup or something.…
Creative Workshops: The Burrow
Deadline:
Ongoing
Creative Workshops Available at The Burrow Art Gallery Every Tuesday and Thursday night 4:30-6:00pm and 7:30-9pm (1 hour 30 minute sessions) Classes start September 22 For more information please visit the – Website
Artist Call Out - The Exchange
Deadline:
Ongoing
The Stock Exchange Hotel is calling artists wishing to showcase/sell their work in our humming function rooms. We have two beautiful rooms that are constantly filled with Brisbane City corporate clients. This is a rare opportunity to present your work to a vast quantity of clients and if your art is…
88 Gallery: Artist Call Out
Deadline:
Ongoing
88 Gallery is a newly established contemporary art space – which is part of the Mindful Origins Hub, located in the Redcliffe Peninsula, Queensland. The gallery is a unique arts platform focused on supporting local and emerging artists. Our exhibitions support an array of emerging talent from diverse creative disciplines including…
Workshop: Crochet linen bag with Lisa Guy
Deadline:
1st December, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Join Lisa Guy from Made In Lisa Land to make your own linen string bag using beautiful European linen string and 100% leather. Learn how to crochet this gorgeous bag using hand carved hooks in a relaxed, creative environment. Absolutely NO crochet experience is needed and you are guaranteed to…
Online Art Competition
Deadline:
30th November, 2016
Contemporary Art Gallery Online announces their 1st Annual International “Open-No Theme” Online Art Competition for the month of November 2016. Contemporary Art Gallery Online encourages entries from all 2D and 3D artists regardless of their experience or education in the art field. A group exhibition of all entrants will be…
Digital Residency at An Evolving Thesis
Deadline:
8th December, 2016
An Evolving Thesis is an online exhibition residency program set up in 2016 (and lunching in January 2017) to celebrate developments in digital art. The program aims to encourage wider interest in new media and born digital content and to provide a free platform for Australian-based emerging artists to showcase…
MELT Portrait Prize
Deadline:
9th December, 2016
Created to celebrate the diversity of the LGBTIQ community, the MELT Portrait Prize returns in 2017 as an opportunity for visual artists to celebrate their heroes and document figures in the community. During MELT a selection of shortlisted artworks of the LGBTI+ community submitted by artists from Brisbane and beyond will…
Forecast International
Deadline:
30th November, 2016
An International Platform for Pioneering Ideas As an international platform for knowledge transfer, Forecast offers pioneers from anywhere in the world working in various disciplines the chance to work with accomplished mentors toward bringing their projects to fruition, and to present them to the public. Forecast transcends the boundaries of…