Entries are now open for the Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize 2026, a leading national award celebrating creative responses to environmental issues. Now in its sixth year, the prize invites artists and designers from across Australia—including young people aged 7–18—to submit work engaging with themes of the environment,…

The Macquarie Group Collection invites entries for the 2026 Emerging Artist Prize, continuing over 35 years of supporting emerging Australian artists. Open to artists across Australia, including Brisbane-based practitioners, the prize offers a significant platform for exposure and career development. Finalists will be exhibited at The Art Space at 1…

The Brisbane / Meanjin Paste Up Festival (BMPUF) returns for its second edition in May 2026 as part of BSAF and Meeting of Styles. Inspired by similar events in Argentina and London, BMPUF invites artists from around the world to participate in Brisbane’s street art scene — travelling here vicariously…

Join Studio Maverik for a relaxed and social life drawing session in the intimate studio space of Side Gallery. These pop-up sessions offer a welcoming environment for both beginners and experienced artists to sketch, connect, and unwind. Set within a private gallery surrounded by rotating exhibitions from local artists, the…

Expressions of interest are now open for artists and curators to present exhibitions at Redcliffe Art Gallery in 2027. As City of Moreton Bay’s second-largest exhibition venue, Redcliffe Art Gallery offers the opportunity to exhibit in Gallery 3, Gallery 4, or across both spaces. Applications are open to professional artists,…

The Swan Hill Print & Drawing Acquisitive Awards is a biennial national award celebrating excellence in contemporary Australian printmaking and drawing. Open to artists across Australia, the prize showcases a diverse selection of works and contributes to building the Art Gallery of Swan Hill’s permanent collection. Two acquisitive awards are…

Artists are invited to enter the inaugural Hill Painting Prize, a new national award celebrating landscape painting within the unique context of the Blue Mountains. Open to Australian residents, the prize calls for works depicting urban, man-made, and natural landscapes of the Blue Mountains region. Artists are encouraged to respond…

The COAL Prize 2026 invites artists worldwide to respond to the theme of ‘night’, exploring ecological, cultural, and philosophical dimensions of darkness. The prize recognises projects that engage with environmental issues and aims to support artists contributing to ecological awareness and dialogue through creative practice. Ten finalists are selected, with…

Now in its 36th year, the Linden Postcard Show is a much-loved, open-access exhibition inviting artists of all backgrounds to participate. With no selection process, once your entry is submitted and paid, your work is included—making this one of Australia’s most inclusive and accessible exhibition opportunities. The exhibition showcases hundreds…

The Doyles Art Award is a major annual not-for-profit exhibition celebrating excellence in representational fine art. Held in Mudgeeraba on the Gold Coast, the award has built a strong reputation for showcasing highly skilled contemporary artists and attracting enthusiastic collectors. With a total prize pool of $33,000, the award includes…

Impress Printmakers Studio and Gallery invites submissions for Curiouser and Curiouser, its 2026 Artists’ Book exhibition. Taking inspiration from curiosity, imagination, and the unexpected, this exhibition encourages artists to explore the boundless possibilities of the artist book form. Whether conceptual, sculptural, narrative, or experimental, artists are invited to respond freely—embracing…

The Naomi Milgrom Foundation invites expressions of interest for The Flush Project, a bold and playful design call-out transforming toilet cubicles into immersive creative spaces. Part of the redevelopment of the Richmond Power Station in Melbourne, this initiative asks artists, designers, and creatives of all levels to reimagine one of…

The Nancy Fairfax Artist in Residence Studio is a live-in, on-site residency program designed for visual artists living and working in Australia. Set within the grounds of Tweed Regional Gallery, the residency supports creative development while fostering meaningful engagement between artist, community, and place. The program offers a unique opportunity…

YICCA 2026 is an international contemporary art competition open to artists and groups from around the world, spanning a wide range of disciplines including painting, sculpture, photography, video, installation, performance, and mixed media. Designed as a global platform, the contest aims to elevate artists’ visibility and support their entry into…

The Five Sisters Funded Artist Residency is a unique opportunity offered by Edenhope Artist Residency (EAR), supporting artists to immerse themselves in a quiet regional environment in western Victoria. Funded by the descendants of David and Mary Burns and their five daughters—Teenie, Belle, Jean, Nellie and Jessie—the residency honours deep…

Waiheke Art Gallery (WAG) invites proposals from emerging and established artists, groups, and collectives for its 2026/2027 exhibition programme. Located on Waiheke Island, the gallery presents a dynamic mix of local and international practices, with a focus on connecting people to the essence of Waiheke through contemporary art. Successful applicants…

Submissions are now open for Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2026, inviting artists from Australia and around the world to present sculptural works along Sydney’s iconic coastal walk. Sculptures of all types, forms, sizes and materials are eligible for entry, with submissions open to artists at all career stages from…

The 2027 Tertiary Artists Book Prize is an invitational award open to Australian artists currently undertaking, or who have recently completed (within the last two years), tertiary studies in art, fine art, or design in Australia. Up to seven tertiary students will be selected to receive a $750 non-acquisitive artwork…

Gasworks Arts Park invites applications for its 2026 Exhibition Program, open to artists across Australia, including Brisbane-based practitioners. This opportunity includes two gallery spaces: the Angela Robarts-Bird (ARB) Gallery, a white box exhibition space, and the James McCaughey Foyer Gallery, a high-traffic, multi-use space ideal for group exhibitions. Gasworks welcomes…

The Fleurieu Biennale Art Prize returns in 2026, inviting artists from across Australia to respond to the theme ‘A Sense of Place’. Held in McLaren Vale, the prize showcases a diverse selection of contemporary 2D and 3D works, celebrating connections to environment, identity, and landscape. Alongside the main exhibition at…

Working with the Grain is an artist-led workshop with Japanese-born, Australian-based artist Mika Nakamura-Mather, introducing participants to Kyōgi — thin sheets of wood veneer traditionally used in Japan for writing and record keeping before paper became widespread. Participants will work closely with the natural grain of Kyōgi, using it as…

Curator Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are now open for the Outdoor Gallery exhibition program running from 2026 to 2027. Brisbane City Council is seeking experienced curators, producers or curatorial teams to deliver two exhibitions as part of its city-wide Outdoor Gallery program. EOIs can be submitted through the council website…

Marignana Arte is launching its first residency at Spazio Berlendis in Venice, offering artists the opportunity to develop new work through research, experimentation, and engagement with the cultural and historical context of the city. The residency concludes with an exhibition at Marignana Project, supporting both emerging and mid-career artists in…

The World Illustration Awards 2026 are now open for entries, celebrating global excellence and innovation in contemporary illustration. This internationally respected awards program shines a spotlight on outstanding work from across the world, offering unparalleled visibility, professional recognition, and industry connection. Illustrators can submit commissioned or self-initiated work created since…

Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery (SRAG) is inviting Australian visual artists to apply for its inaugural 4-week Artist in Residence (AiR) Program, taking place during October–November 2026 in the scenic Granite Belt region of Queensland. This paid residency offers a unique opportunity to expand your creative practice, engage with a new…

Paper on Skin™ celebrates wearable paper art from around the world. Artists and designers are invited to create garments made from at least 80% paper. The event features 11 prizes totalling $16,300 AUD and culminates in a major exhibition at Devonport Regional Gallery. Open to Australian and international artists.

Presented by Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA), the National Photography Prize is Australia’s longest-running acquisitive photography award. The 2026 prize offers a $40,000 acquisitive award, named in honour of Dr Audray Banfield AM. Open to all Australian artists working with photography, including emerging practitioners. Entry is free.

photoED magazine invites submissions of photographic-based works for Issue #76, exploring the theme Order VS Chaos. This call seeks well-considered fine art photography projects that interpret order, minimalism, chaos, maximalism, or a juxtaposition of the two using unique, lens-based methods. Submissions are blind reviewed by a volunteer curatorial editorial board.…

Queensland Figurative is a non-acquisitive art competition that celebrates the dynamic and expressive role of the human figure in contemporary visual art. Open exclusively to artists residing in Queensland, the competition focuses on paintings in which the human form is not simply present, but integral to the overall composition of…

The Harden Art Prize celebrates the beauty, diversity, and creativity of Australian landscape painting. Based in the twin towns of Harden–Murrumburrah in regional New South Wales, this prestigious national award has become a significant fixture on the Australian arts calendar. Offering $15,000 in prize money, the Harden Art Prize invites…

Impress Printmakers Studio Brisbane welcomes 2026 with a full program of creative events, workshops, and exhibitions. January and February offer opportunities to learn new printmaking skills, engage with artists, and exhibit work in a supportive, open-access community environment. The Open Studio event features stone lithography demonstrations, talks, and an exhibition…

The Rabbit Island Residency Program 2026 is now accepting applications for three residencies taking place on Rabbit Island, Michigan (USA). The residency supports artists working in dialogue with contemporary environmental issues, ecology, conservation, and sustainability. Artists undertake a 2–4 week residency on the island, engaging directly with a remote wilderness…

Now celebrating its 40th year, the Mandorla Art Award invites submissions from professional and emerging Australian artists working in any medium. Recognised as Australia’s most significant thematic Christian art prize, Mandorla is a contemporary fine art award that brings artists into conversation with Biblical themes and texts. For the 2026…

Logan Art Gallery is now accepting Expressions of Interest for its 2027 exhibition program. This is an opportunity for artists at any stage of their practice to present thoughtful, ambitious, and engaging work to one of Queensland’s most vibrant and diverse communities. Two exhibition streams are open: • Gallery Exhibition…

Artist Spencer Harvie hosts an experimental exquisite corpse drawing workshop that reconsiders our online, image-saturated experience through analogue processes. Beginning with surrealist parlour games as prompts, participants will explore tracing, collaging, erasure, and remixing to examine the role of drawing in an era of information overload. All materials are supplied.…

Draw along with artist Dr Bill Platz in an intimate, after-hours workshop held within the exhibition Olafur Eliasson: Presence. With a live model and Eliasson’s immersive artworks as your subject, participants explore the verso/recto drawing technique — working on both sides of the page to create layered, translucent drawings that…