Since 2008, Art from the Margins (AFTM) 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 adversity, disadvantage and social isolation, including artists living with mental health…

Firstdraft is seeking proposals from writers and artists interested in writing to be considered for the Firstdraft Writers Program for the June 2015-Dec 2015 time period. The Firstdraft Writers Program seeks to foster an expanded arts writing practice, whereby writers are positioned alongside artists as both makers and thinkers. It…

EXHIBITION PROGRAM Artists/curators are encouraged to propose well considered exhibitions, performances and happenings. We are looking for artists/curators who can provide evidence of previous work that is conceptually sound and visually engaging as well as proposals that are clear, thoughtful and ambitious. Preference will be given to proposals that work…

SafARI is now calling for submissions from artists, collectives, and/or groups working across Australia to be considered for SafARI 2016. SafARI is the unofficial fringe exhibition to the Biennale of Sydney, which showcases the work of emerging and unrepresented Australian artists. It is a ‘zeitgeist’ driven festival timed to coincide…

Designed to assist young artists The Melville Haysom Memorial Art Scholarship, administered by the Gallery, is a scholarship to assist young artists. Designed to promote, encourage and advance the development of visual arts in Queensland, the scholarship is offered to artists aged 25 years or under. The scholarship offers $5000…

We would like to invite all Brisbane creatives to attend the This is Not Art (TiNA) artist information session at Inhouse ARI. Are you an artist, writer, performer, thinker, maker, or do-er? This is Not Art (TiNA) is a national festival of experimental practice across multidisciplinary forms that happens in Newcastle over…

Since 1998, China Folklore Photographic Association (CFPA) has launched a call to photographers all over the world to document folklore phenomenon extensively and in depth. To this end, CFPA founded Humanity Photo Awards, a biennial international photographic contest. This event is blessed with UNESCO’s support and is granted with UNESCO’s…

The Lord Mayor’s Photographic Awards is an opportunity for you to become involved in Brisbane’s cultural life by celebrating images that reflect Brisbane’s creative lifestyle. The Photographic Awards invite professional photographers to submit images they feel represent an expressive, energetic and enthusiastic Brisbane. Cash prizes are awarded to category winners.…

In this workshop participants use natural materials with paper, ink or paint to create artworks based on the design principles of the ancient art of Ikebana – line, space and balance. Facilitator – Lily Karmatz   Sunday 22 March   Where: Brisbane Institute of Art, 41 Grafton Street, Windsor Time: 10 am –…

Are you interested in architecture and design thinking? The UQ Architecture series will bring together forward-thinking architects and provocateurs who are each engaged in the generation of new knowledge, ideas and strategies within the field of architecture. Featuring internationally renowned speakers, the weekly lecture series will provide an opportunity to…

A super-charged, interactive and participatory event for all Brisbane creatives. Based on a knowledge-sharing model of facilitated group conversations, this is action-oriented learning focusing on how we put ourselves and our work out there in the world and build audience, markets and fans. Designed to be fun, and with maximum…

How to find customers can be challenging and perplexing question for visual artists. There are many options but how do you identify the right opportunities and take best advantage of them? This workshop aims to prepare artists to better connect with the market place and find their customers.  It will…

Artists, scientists, activists, teachers and young people are invited to contribute to a virtual exhibition with digital postcards, poems or texts on the theme of “HOT WATER – Water, Peace & War”.   A panel of special guests will discuss contributions, and respond to online audience, via live-stream on water-wheel.net, and…

The 2015 M&G QLD Conference provides a major professional development opportunity for gallery and museum paid and volunteer staff throughout Queensland. A full program will explore topical issues in museum and gallery practice. The conference also provides an ideal time to network with colleagues from around the state.  CALL FOR…

Flying Arts offers a wide range of hands-on creative development and arts management workshops and residencies. These are delivered all around the state by an experienced, skilled team of artist-teachers and arts business facilitators. Flying Arts artists and facilitators are also experienced in planning, coordinating and delivering arts projects and…

2015 ENTRIES OPEN ::  $15,000 SWELL SCULPTURE AWARD sponsored by City of Gold Coast Artists are invited to submit entries for the 13th annual Swell Sculpture Festival at Currumbin Beach, Queensland 11 – 20 September 2015. Exhibiting up to 55 sculptures, Swell Sculpture Festival supports full freedom of expression for…

The annual exhibition is open to all artists from SE Queensland and Northern NSW with a prize awarded for a 2D work including painting, drawing, printmaking and photography.  This is an important community exhibition designed to encourage participation and competition between both professional and amateur artists. The Milburn Art Prize will discover…

Theme: This call theme is “Magnificence” A concept that is noble or sublime. A thing that is lavishly munificent or extravagant. An object that is of exceptional beauty, size or other feature. A place that is extraordinarily fine or superb. A person of greatness, making a splendid appearance or show.…

A’ Design Award and Competition aims to highlight the excellent qualifications of best designs, design concepts and design oriented products worldwide. The primary aim of the award is to create publicity, PR push and advertisement opportunities for award winners while supporting the global design culture, creating incentives for entrants to…

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces their 4th Annual “All Women” Online Juried Art Competition for the month of February 2015. 2D and 3D artists (women only) from around the world are called upon to make online submissions for possible inclusion in to the Gallery’s March 2015 online group art…

The World Illustration Awards are open to illustrators in any country working in ANY medium or context. Work must be entered as either a New Talent entry or a Professional entry. New Talent entrants are Undergraduate Students, Post-Graduate Students or Graduates within two years of graduation. Professional entrants are all…

The Bundaberg Arts Festival is the Bundaberg region’s longest running competitive arts exhibition with more than $16,000 in awards – provided by the Bundaberg region’s businesses. Our 2013 exhibition featured more than 400 entries from 150 artists, appealing to all, resulting in our visitor numbers quadrupling over two years. The…

The annual Mandjar 9×5 exhibition has become a major event in the Peel region attracting up to 150 artists whose two dimensional and sculptural works reflect the diversity and quality of artwork produced and donated to the Mandjar 9×5 by Western Australia artists. The Heidelberg 9×5 is firmly embedded in…

The Great Southern Art Award is a competition and exhibition traditionally held over the Easter period at the Vancouver Arts Centre in Albany. It is an opportunity for Great Southern artists to have their work displayed professionally and be seen by over 2000 visitors. It is generally entered by over…

Now established as a key exhibition in the contemporary art calendar, the annual exhibition of selected finalists is a reflection of current national practice in still photography. Thanks to the assistance of The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Foundation for the Arts, the winner receives a $20,000 prize and their…

It’s a new year and we’re looking for a new intern to help out on the 2015 Marie Ellis OAM Prize for Drawing. The role is to assist Project Manager Holly Riding and Director Peter Breen in the production of the competition. The role includes the opportunity to experience firsthand…

In 2015, the IMA celebrates its forty-year anniversary, making it one of Australia’s oldest and continually vibrant spaces for contemporary art. The IMA is seeking a full-time Operations Manager to join our team as we embark on our fourth decade. The new member of this dedicated team must be self-motivated, goal-oriented, and…

Carindale Connect and B4C (Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee) are teaming up to deliver an art show inspired by nature and sustainability on Saturday 21st February. Both emerging and professional Brisbane artists are being invited to help raise awareness of theSustainability Centre at Carindale and the local environment. The exciting new art exhibition…

  Exhibition Dates: 4th – 28th February   Two opening nights Saturday 6th February Drinks & Gallery Winner announced 4:30 – 7:30   Saturday 13th February Drinks & People’s choice winner announced 4:30 – 7:30     Petite Piece Prizes   Gallery Winner Three Week Solo Exhibition at Aspire Gallery…

Create a personalised statement piece that will be the jewel of your wardrobe with the ever fashionable Brisbane-based artist Hannah Bronte.A Thousand Fibres is kuril dhagun’s new monthly workshop series for adults, featuring some of Brisbane’s most exciting and talented Indigenous artists in. Pull up a cushion, pour a cuppa,…

Crowdfunding is becoming more popular every day and is popping up in the news more and more. Crowdfunding has been used to successfully raise funds for all sorts of projects – charitable causes, creative endeavours, community projects, and a lot more besides. As one of the fastest growing forms of…

Apply to pitch your innovative and inspirational idea for a chance to win $25,000 Brisbane City Council’s Innovation Award is for a successful pitch of inspiration and innovation in the creative sector. Applications for the $25,000 award are now open, closing midnight on 12 January 2015. Applicants will be notified of…

Applications are now open for Lens Mist Photographic Exhibition and Award 2015. Photographers of all ages and abilities are invited to submit their image for a chance to feature in the exhibition and win the awards listed below. Best Photograph – $5000 sponsored by City of Kingston People’s Choice Award…

Artists are invited to submit works in the 2015 Cambridge Studio Gallery (CSG) WHO is LOOKING at YOU? Portrait Prize. WHO is LOOKING at YOU? is for works depicting the human face as its subject matter. All mediums accepted and unique approaches encouraged. Judges 2015: Graeme Drendel Graeme Drendel is…

Australian artists are invited to enter the Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing 2015. Valued at $25,000 the award celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary in 2015 (acquisition prize). Australian Artist, Mr Peter Kingston AM, is confirmed judge and will award the prize for the best drawing completed within a period of…

“VISION COLLECTION” aims to be a selection of high-quality artworks with a contemporary visual impact. The contest is addressed to professional and amateur artists, graphic designers, painters, photographers, sculptors, etc… from all over the world.  The competition’s aim is to promote the enrolled artist, giving them chance to join the international…