Calling all artists! Entries are now open for the Small Works Art Prize 2026, Australia’s largest exhibition dedicated to small-scale works — each measuring no more than 35 × 35 × 35 cm. Celebrating creativity in all its forms, this open-entry prize welcomes artists of every background, from emerging to…

The Homiens Art Prize is an internationally recognised award celebrating creativity across all art forms and disciplines. With over $12,000 USD awarded annually, the prize supports emerging and established artists worldwide, providing global exposure and professional development opportunities. Open to artists of all backgrounds, the Homiens Art Prize welcomes entries…

Are you a maker looking to turn your craft into a sustainable business? Brisbane City Council’s Maker Entrepreneurship Program is a free initiative tailored to local artists, designers, and makers in Brisbane. The 2026 program offers a series of expert-led workshops designed to build practical business skills in planning, finance,…

The YICCA International Contest of Contemporary Art (2025–26) invites artists from around the world to participate in one of the most dynamic global competitions for contemporary art. Open to both emerging and established artists, the contest provides a unique opportunity to gain visibility, connect with international curators and critics, and…

Join IN | artist run initiative for the next two hands-on workshops in our Studio Tactics For The End Of Capital series. Led by Indy Heath (aka Spiraro), these workshops explore how materials can breathe, change, and collaborate with us. These workshops invite you to step into the living studio…

Red Gallery is inviting artists from the queer community to be part of a group exhibition coinciding with the Midsumma Festival 2026. This exhibition will celebrate queer voices and creative expression across all mediums — painting, sculpture, photography, textile, installation, and beyond. It’s shaping up to be a beautiful and…

Artists of all disciplines creating in any media are welcome to apply: dance, theatre, music, sound, performance art, writing, painting, drawing, printmaking, textiles, culinary, photography, video/film, animation, architecture, sculpture (any material), ceramics, pottery, mixed-media / multi-media, interdisciplinary, installation, and other new/alternative media. Researchers, curators, and art critics are also welcome…

Join artisan – Queensland’s home of craft and design – for a night of creativity, connection, and collaboration. This isn’t your typical networking event: it’s a “speed crit” showcase where makers from diverse disciplines present a standout piece, deliver a one-minute pitch, and engage in fast-paced feedback and dialogue. What…

ICG welcomes proposals from community, emerging, and established artists across all mediums. As a dynamic space for experimentation and exploration, the gallery provides opportunities for professional growth while engaging the local community with innovative and diverse projects. Key Dates Monday 15 September – Applications Open Monday 20 October (COB) –…

The Darebin Art Prize is a biennial national award celebrating excellence and innovation in contemporary visual art across all media. Presented by Darebin City Council, the prize brings together leading and emerging Australian artists working in painting, sculpture, photography, video, drawing, craft, and installation. The exhibition showcases diverse contemporary practices…

The Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA) is currently inviting applications for two senior roles, as well as expressions of interest for its 2026 Studio Program. Situated in the heart of the Perth Cultural Centre, PICA is a nationally recognised, non-profit, multi-arts organisation dedicated to presenting and developing innovative exhibitions,…

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Martin Hanson Memorial Art Awards stand as one of Queensland’s most prestigious and enduring regional art events. Established in 1976 to honour local patron and MLA Martin Hanson (1923–1976), the awards continue to recognise and support artistic excellence from across the state and beyond. Presented…

Got a project that’s stalled? Want to refine your sewing skills and finally finish that piece you’ve been dreaming of? Make & Mend offers a series of hands-on sewing classes with designers Laura Cummins (a hop and a skip) and Jade Duncan, a bridal specialist. Bring your own project, and…

MADA (Monash Art, Design & Architecture) is thrilled to once again offer an extraordinary opportunity: a Visual Residency in Prato, Italy, in collaboration with the Monash University Prato Centre (MUPC). Each year, one established or emerging Australian creative practitioner is invited to spend three months in Prato developing a new…

The City of Sydney invites artists, curators, and creatives across all disciplines to submit proposals for Art & About 2026, a public art program transforming Oxford Street and its surrounds through bold, site-responsive projects. This is an opportunity to present visually striking or conceptually engaging works that animate one of…

The Festival Lab invites emerging artists from all disciplines to deeply engage with the Perth Festival program. Participants will explore a curated selection of performances and events, reflect on their artistic practice, and connect with peers — guided by an Arts Leader Navigator. This immersive lab offers a space to…

We are thrilled to announce that preparations are underway for the MAPPING FESTIVAL ’26 EDITION, one of Europe’s leading festivals dedicated to audiovisual, technological, and transdisciplinary arts. Taking place 7–17 May 2026, this pioneering event continues to champion experimentation, innovation, and collaboration across creative disciplines. Founded on the spirit of…

The Blake Prize has long stood as one of Australia’s most respected and thought-provoking art awards, inviting artists to engage deeply with ideas of spirituality, faith, and human existence. Established in 1951, the prize continues to celebrate works that challenge, question, and inspire through contemporary artistic expression. The 69th Blake…

A vibrant, community-led space where local creatives come together to share, make, and inspire. Ipswich Art Workshop is a welcoming, hands-on space supporting a wide variety of arts-based initiatives—from enamel jewellery to sewing circles and digital art. As a hub for collaboration and connection, the workshop encourages creatives of all…

The Wollongong Art Prize (Acquisitive) has been revived as a national art competition open to all Australian artists across all mediums. It features a $32,000 total prize pool, including the “Top Gong for the Gong” $25,000 acquisitive first prize (the winning work is acquired by Wollongong Art Gallery). Additional awards…

The Hayama Artist Residency offers a 4-week residency in Hayama, a coastal town in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. The program introduces international visual artists to Japanese culture while providing the opportunity to present their first exhibition in Japan. Key features: Group exhibition during the residency Guidance from the Director and Selection…

Brisbane-based artists, particularly those working in contemporary jewellery or emerging craft and design practices, are encouraged to apply for two prestigious international exhibitions held annually during the International Crafts Fair in Munich: 1. SCHMUCKmuenchen 2026The world’s longest-running exhibition of contemporary jewelleryFounded in 1959, SCHMUCK is a landmark exhibition showcasing innovative…

The Book Plate Art Project arrives at City of Gold Coast Libraries this September, transforming books into unique works of art for readers to discover and keep. Artists with a strong connection to the Gold Coast have been commissioned to create a series of small artworks responding to books and…

Flying Arts Alliance is now accepting entries for the 2025 Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA) — Australia’s largest regional art awards prize pool, open to established and emerging visual artists living outside the Brisbane City Council boundary. The annual awards celebrate the depth and diversity of regional Queensland’s visual arts…

Looking to enhance your creative practice? Check out these upcoming events designed for artists to learn, explore, and expand their skills: Generative AI for Creative Professionals with Jessie Hughes27th February 202512:00-1:00pmOnline Webinar Join artist Jessie Hughes as she explores how generative AI is shaping the creative industries. Learn about the…

BnA Fusion is a fast-paced artist residency based in Nihonbashi, Tokyo—an area that blends Japan’s traditional merchant history with contemporary innovation. The program is open to 24 artists from all backgrounds and career stages. The residency will run from January 11 to January 31, 2026. It includes accommodation in art-themed…

Innovate Grant supports artists and photographers through quarterly awards, with a focus on simplifying the application process so creatives can focus on making their work. The work speaks for itself — the application reflects that. Awards: 1 × $1,800 USD Grant to a Visual Artist 1 × $1,800 USD Grant…

The Condensery invites proposals from artists to present work in its unique bomb shelter exhibition space in 2026. Built in the 1940s as a wartime archive repository, the 24m² concrete space (6 x 4 metres) is darkened with minimal wall-hanging options and wood columns, making it well suited to video,…

The A4 Residency Art Center in Chengdu, China, invites multidisciplinary artists, curators, designers, and cultural practitioners to apply for its 2026–2027 International Residency Program. Since 2011, A4 has hosted over 190 creators from 36 countries, fostering cross-cultural collaboration and connecting creative practices with local communities and commerce. Selected residents will…

The LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize is an international award celebrating innovation, artistic vision, and mastery in contemporary craft. Open to professional artists and artisans worldwide—including Brisbane-based makers—the prize seeks outstanding works that update traditional techniques or introduce new approaches to materials and process. Prize: Winner: €50,000 Two Special Mentions: €5,000…

The Camden Art Prize is an annual competition and exhibition in Camden, NSW. It offers a prize pool of AUD $14,000, including a major First Prize of $10,000. Finalists’ works will be exhibited at the Camden Civic Centre.

The Nyland Prize is a photography award associated with the Kennedy Prize exhibition in Adelaide, offering $5,000 for the most outstanding photographic work interpreting the theme of “Beauty.” Open to Australian photographers, this prize celebrates exceptional photographic art and runs alongside the Kennedy Prize.   Image: Nyland Prize 2024 Winner,…

Each year, the Spruill Gallery in Dunwoody, Georgia, accepts nationwide submissions for its AMPLIFY mural competition. The winning artist will receive a $10,000 prize, and their mural will be installed on the side of the Spruill Smoke House outside the gallery for the coming year. The call is open to…

The MAC yapang Art Prize is a new national art prize launched by the Museum of Art and Culture (MAC), Lake Macquarie. Open to Australian artists working in any medium or discipline, the prize has a total pool of over $40,000. The main award is a $30,000 acquisitive prize, with…

The Fisher’s Ghost Art Award is an annual art award and exhibition held in Campbelltown, NSW. Now in its 63rd year, the award invites Australian artists to submit works across a variety of categories and mediums, with over $60,000 in prize money available. The highlight is the acquisitive Open Award,…

The Portia Geach Memorial Award is Australia’s most prestigious art prize for portraiture by women artists. Valued at $30,000, this non-acquisitive prize is awarded for the best portrait painted from life of a distinguished person. It is open to female Australian artists (including those British-born who are Australian residents). Established…