The Silk Cut Award was introduced in 1995 to promote the making, appreciation and understanding of contemporary linocut printmaking in Australia, supporting artists and students who work with this exciting medium. Sponsored by Duroloid, the national distributors of Silk Cut Linoleum, the award aims to provide creative opportunities for artists…

Designed to attract some of Australia’s finest contemporary artists and high calibre works, the inaugural Arthur Guy Memorial Painting Prize and exhibition was first held in 2003 at Bendigo Art Gallery. Every two years the Gallery invites artists to submit entries for the Arthur Guy Memorial Painting Prize. The most…

A $20,000 biennial national award for excellence in photographic portraiture dedicated to the memory of Olive Cotton, one of Australia’s leading twentieth century photographers. The winning work is acquired for the Gallery’s Collection. The exhibition is selected from entrants across Australia and is a significant opportunity for both emerging and…

Marie Corella Ellis OAM (1918-2003) was a long-term resident and dressmaker in Fortitude Valley for most of her life. Marie was named after the Victorian-period celebrity author Marie Corelli after being born in the Valley in February 1918. For 60 or more years she lived at the address 101-103 Brunswick…

The Lumen Prize Exhibition, the global award and tour for digitally created art, is delighted to announce that it is opening its fourth call for entries on 9th March 2015. This year, there will be a US$10,000 prize fund as well as a global tour to Asia, Europe and the…

Re-magine 2015 is an expansion of the Returned to Glory competition that Hornsby Shire Council has been running in partnership with Hornsby Art Society and sponsored by Cleanaway (our waste contractor) since 2009. There are new categories, added exhibition locations and more prize money! Exhibition will be held from 10…

Position Summary: AFTM is currently seeking a person experienced in Event Management to assist with our Brisbane Festival Exhibition. Wesley Mission Brisbane (WMB) is a large and dynamic organisation with more than 50 locations throughout South East Queensland supporting 100,000 Queenslanders every year.  We are an activity of the Uniting Church…

Channels Festival will be hosting a series of exhibitions, screenings, forums and events in September 2015. Submissions are now open to local and international artists who work with video. Selected works will be curated into our festival screening program in Melbourne and our International satellite events. Our first artist-led festival…

Please join Imaginary Accord artist Ross Manning for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to turn light into sound. The light-sensitive audio electronics you make will be performed in an improvised jam at the IMA. All materials provided, and no special skills required. Manning, aside from his visual art…

Thanks to the generosity of the Siganto Foundation, the Australian Library of Art at SLQ is offering two Fellowships. The Fellowships offer a stipend of $9,000 each, priority access to the collections, and research support from specialist librarians. One Fellowship is available to artists’ books makers to create a new…

Arts Law is Australia’s independent national community legal centre for the arts, a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee.  It provides free or low cost specialised legal advice, education and resources to Australian artists and arts organisations across all art forms, on a wide range of arts related legal and business…

TheGRID: Hybrid Arts Collective Inc., and Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery invite applications from artists for a fifteen week residency at theGRID.  Artists must have more than five years’ professional practice and reside outside the Toowoomba region. ‘Off theGRID Too!’ builds on the 2013 pilot project and is a residency program…

The Lethbridge Gallery has established a strong reputation for exhibiting works demonstrating exceptional detail and creativity. With the intention of fostering the next generation of artists, Lethbridge Gallery initiated the Lethbridge 10000. Now in its sixth year, this exciting art competition is open to national and international artists for small-scale…

Flying Arts Alliance is looking to appoint a full time Education and Professional Development Program Coordinator (Visual Arts). This is a great job for a high calibre, highly motivated coordinator with experience in the visual arts, a background in training or education and a keen eye for detail. Under the direction…

How to – choose the right web and online tools for your arts business This workshop will introduce participants to the abundance of options available to establish an online presence and discuss the pros and cons of each – so that you can choose the right one/s for your business.…

BLINDSIDE is calling for proposals from artists and curators—emerging and established—local, interstate and international—solo or collaborative. We welcome proposals by practitioners working in all fields of creative endeavour, from painting to sound to somewhere in between. BLINDSIDE welcomes proposals from artists, collectives and curators for solo and group exhibitions and…

the churchie national emerging art prize offers an inspiring glimpse into the future of the Australian contemporary art scene. It provides a forum for artists to compete for highly visible recognition and does not restrict entries by category. All mediums are welcome, including painting, works on paper (drawing, editions, artist…

The Sunshine Coast Art Prize celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2015. Council is partnering with visual art awards across the Sunshine Coast to promote a region-wide celebration of visual art with combined prizes valued at over $125,000 across a variety of mediums both traditional and contemporary. Mediums include painting, sculpture,…

Join the second iteration of the IMA Reading Group on Saturday 9 May at 3pm. The reading group is a monthly assembly in the Motto IMA bookstore designed to further activate local discussion surrounding contemporary art. The initiative is aimed at university students and recent graduates, and desires to provoke conversation in an open,…

In 2015, Life Art Worldwide Arts Expo will host the ‘Brisbane Art Prize’ for the first time. A $10,000 prize is on offer to one of the finalists pre-selected for the showcase in September. The exhibition of finalists for the Brisbane Art Prize will be showcased at Lightspace in The Valley, Brisbane for 5 days during…

To the 2015 Black Swan Prize for Portraiture This year the national art prize held in Perth, WA, features the $50,000 Lester Prize, the $7,500 People’s Choice Prize, the $1,000 SJOGHC Online People’s Choice Prize and a $1,000 HU Kendall & Co art supply gift voucher.   Entry Forms Now…

It’s tax time! The inimitable Accountant to the Arts Brian Tucker presents and discusses all the facts you need to know about your tax and answers all your questions. It’s Time.   Time:  7pm  Cost: FREE at your computer via Web TV   Click here to register   

Art from the Margins Since 2008, Art from the Margins (AFTM), a creative initiative of Wesley Mission Brisbane, has been instrumental in bringing artists together and bridging the gap between artists living in isolation, the public and the wider community. AFTM supports and promotes the work of artists living with…

Calling all young artists! Are you 12-25 and looking for an opportunity to make some art and have it displayed? As part of Brisbane Youth Week 2015, Visible Ink will be hosting a week-long collective art project which will be taking place 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday April 13 through to…

The Clarence Prize is a biennial, acquisitive exhibition open to Australian designers and craftspeople. The aims of the Clarence Prize are to promote excellence and innovation in art/design practice, to enhance the City of Clarence art collection with the acquisition of significant works and to present a high quality exhibition…

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces their 5th Annual “Landscapes” Juried Art Competition for the month of April 2015.  2D and 3D artists from around the world are called upon to make online submissions for possible inclusion into the Gallery’s May 2015 online group art exhibition. The gallery…

The JUMPstart Pilot Intern Program is a unique initiative of the UQ Art Museum, presented in conjunction with the Art History program of The University of Queensland’s School of English, Media Studies and Art History. In 2014 the program offered five graduate-year students professional experience in the visual arts industry. Over three months students shadowed UQ…

In 2015, Sculptors Queensland has redefined its student prize, an adjunct to its annual member’s exhibition and Shillam Prize, to include all artists under the age 25 actively engaged in the exciting practice of sculpture. We invite students and young practitioners creating original work to consider making a submission to…

In the lecture Against The Image, curator Hicham Khalidi will present his examination of the concept of Aniconism – the prohibition of representation of the divine, humans, or living beings in Islamic thought – and its place within modern and contemporary abstract and conceptual art. This lecture is part of…

Please join the UQ Art Museum and Society of Fine Art for ‘Oh the Places You’ll Go’ – a panel discussion with arts professionals to discuss career opportunities for Art History and Museum Studies graduates. When: Friday 1 May, 12-1pm Where: UQ Art Museum Panellists Amelia Barikan – Art History…

Call for artists and writers: ArtAscent is now accepting submissions for the international call for artists themed “Unknown.” A concept that is beyond the range of one’s knowledge, experience, or understanding. A thing that is strange, unfamiliar, and obscure. A place that is not discovered, explored, or identified. A person…

LOVELOVE STUDIOS has Studio space available in Milton, 4064.  This would suit visual artists and computer based designer. An exciting, established art gallery and studio space in the heart of Milton’s flourishing commercial district is offering cheap studios spaces with WIFI and 24hr access. Super close to public transport, Officeworks and…

Access Arts’ Community Arts workshops provide members with a supportive, inclusive and creative environment to engage with various art forms, encouraging positive social interaction, a strong sense of community, and artistic expression of each individual. Anyone is welcome to attend these workshops, whether or not you experience a disability and…

Workshops available at The Edge for the first half of 2015 are now live. Choose an old favourite to sharpen your creative skills or something new, from motion design to fabrication, Raspberry Pi, zines, comics and more. Workshops are a chance for you to create something new, whether it be a robot,…

Zeppelin currently has one street side window projection space. We encourage artists working within the moving image to express their interest.Works will be exhibited between 8:30pm and 11pm each evening from the 15th- 27th of Feb. If you are interested in being part of this project – zeppelinprojects@gmail.com   Established in 2014 ZEPPELIN is a physical space…

Australia Council has developed a new grants model which will support a diverse range of artists, artistic practice, organisations and arts activity. The new model will make it easier and simpler to apply for grants. Area of practice based peer assessment of artistic merit and excellence will remain central to…