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…
Young Blood: Artist Call Out
Deadline:
January 31st, 2015
REDSEA Gallery is an established international gallery and through this exhibition we hope to not only advance the career of emerging artists, but also to strengthen Brisbane’s emerging art scene. We are looking for artists currently studying to submit works of art for our inaugural student exhibition: Young Blood. The exhibition…
Bayside Biennial Acquisitive Art Prize 2015
Deadline:
2nd February, 2015
The Gallery @ BACC is proud to introduce the Bayside Biennial Acquisitive Art Prize (BAAP) and exhibition. The BAAP is a biennial prize and exhibition that aims to increase opportunities for participation in Bayside’s arts and cultural program, foster a sense of identity, pride and place in Bayside through a…
Travelling Scholarships 2015
Deadline:
17th December, 2014
Applications for the 2015 travelling scholarships are now open in the categories of acting, painting, sculpture and singing. Over $200,000 worth of scholarships are available to support emerging young Australian born artists aged between 21 -35. All applications must be submitted via the online system with relevant attachments included. Please read the…
Underbelly Arts - Call Out
Deadline:
22nd December, 2014
Following on from the success of the 2013 Lab and Festival, we are now calling for the Second Round of applications for new works to participate in our 2015 Festival, and the Underbelly Arts Lab leading up to that presentation. This round of applications is to select works to accompany…
2015 Exhibition Applications: Now Open
Deadline:
31st December, 2014
The Hold Artspace is currently accepting exhibition applications for 2015.Located in Brisbane’s West End cultural district, The Hold offers a professional gallery space for artists of new and traditional media at all stages of their career. Gallery rental is available from $200/week commission free, and all our shows come with…
2015 SEMI-PERMANENT BOOK & EXHIBITION
Deadline:
21st December, 2014
Calling all creatives to submit your best work to have the chance to be published in our 2015 Semi-Permanent Book and potentially be exhibited at the Sydney event in May. All disciplines welcome, Photography, Illustration, Painting, Design, 3D, Sculpture, Typography, Street Art. Artwork must be submitted in correct format to…
Tibetan Painting Workshop
Deadline:
21st - 23rd January
Spend some time with Master painter Karma Phuntsok as he teaches you the simple techniques used in traditional Tibetan painting of Buddhist images. Karma Phuntsok’s artworks are a unique and dynamic expression of contemporary Buddhist Art. The startling beauty and richness which graces his work is influenced by his diverse…
John Fries Award 2015
Deadline:
12th January, 2015
Entries for the next John Fries Award will open in January 2015. At that time the website will be updated with an online entry form, full details on how to enter and the guest judges. An exhibition of finalists is held each year and the winner announced at the exhibition…
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Fibre Art Project
Deadline:
19th December, 2014
A call for expressions of interest from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander weavers, fibre artists and community groups connected to South East Queensland is being sought for the development of a fibre art project at Redland Art Gallery. Artists will be invited to explore continuity of weaving traditions themes, through…
The Glover Prize
Deadline:
23rd January, 2015
The Glover Prize is the richest annual prize for landscape painting in Australia. It is awarded for the work judged the best contemporary landscape painting of Tasmania. The winner receives $40,000 and a bronze maquette of colonial artist John Glover, whose legacy is celebrated though the Prize. Landscape painting is defined in its…
PARAMOR PRIZE: ART + INNOVATION
Deadline:
7th December, 2014
The inaugural PARAMOR PRIZE: ART + INNOVATION 2015 is an annual acquisitive prize of $20,000. A $5,000 Mayoral Award will be issued to the artwork that best addresses the guiding principles of Liverpool City Council and a $1,000 People’s Choice Award will be issued to the artwork voted most popular. A…
“Portraits” International Call For Artists
Deadline:
31st December, 2014
Call for artists and writers: ArtAscent is now accepting submissions for the international call for artists themed “Portraits.” The likeness, personality and mood of a being – captured in image and word. Portraits reveal character or lack thereof. A view of someone, a moment in time – captured and frozen…
Brunswick Street Gallery: Call For Artists
Deadline:
Ongoing
Brunswick Street Gallery welcomes application from emerging artists for solo or small group exhibitions in a single one, or combination of our gallery spaces. With an inclusive platform we encourage you to begin a conversation with us about becoming involved. With new exhibitions every two weeks, we regularly feature solo…
Yarra City Arts: Call Out for Artists 2015
Deadline:
Ongoing
Yarra City Council is looking for artists to exhibit at Richmond Town Hall, Fitzroy Library and Richmond Library as part of our 2015 exhibition program. Richmond Town Hall Richmond Town Hall, located at 333 Bridge Road Richmond, plays an important role in the delivery of services to the community. Members…
International Art Spaced (spaced)
Deadline:
Ongoing
spaced is a recurring international event of socially engaged art. Conceived and coordinated by International Art Space (formerly IASKA) spaced brings together international and Australian artists with communities throughout Western Australia to explore the relationship between globalisation and local identity. spaced seeks to foster the development of new modes of…
Aspire Gallery: Artist Call Out
Deadline:
Open Call Out
Aspire Gallery, found in the heart of Brisbane’s No 1 art precinct, is a rental gallery for the arts community situated in Paddington, Brisbane. We are able to boast a beautiful space with wonderfully high ceilings and hardwood floors, that provide a truly unique and professional space. With three large…
Vida Lahey Memorial Travelling Scholarship
Deadline:
12th December, 2014
Assisting emerging Australian artists and art history scholars to develop their talents The Vida Lahey Memorial Travelling Scholarship, administered by the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) Foundation gives one emerging Australian artist or Australian art history student the extraordinary opportunity to develop their practices or research…
Anywhere Theatre Festival
Deadline:
4th December, 2014
Calling for Expressions of Interest. We believe there is a better way for performers and producers than waiting for rare slots in theatres and losing life savings presenting in fringe festivals where there are more performances than audiences members and the entire budget goes on venue hire and paying for…
un Magazine: Call for Proposals
Deadline:
26th November, 2014
un Projects is currently seeking proposals of writing in the form of articles, reviews, interviews and fiction for issue 9.1 of un Magazine, to be published in April 2015. We are also calling for proposals of artist pages. For issue 9.1 editor Pip Wallis invites content around the theme of Subject. Visit the website to find…
Papergirl Brisbane 2014 - Call For Submissions
Deadline:
22nd November, 2014
SUBMISSIONS OPEN – WHO CAN SUBMIT ? Anyone who wishes to be involved is invited to participate, regardless of age, education, profession, gender, or location. Artworks accepted include drawings, photographs, text, pictures, stickers, posters – anything creative and considered that can be rolled and distributed by bicycle. Writers, poets, and lyricists are invited to get involved…
Australian Artists' Grant
Deadline:
15th November, 2014
This grant provides assistance towards the costs of public presentation for professional visual and media arts, craft and design practitioners who are Australian citizens or permanent residents. This includes, but is not limited to: advertising; promotional printing; mail outs; media photographs; media releases; equipment rental; framing; freight; installation costs; insurance; opening costs; space rental;…
“Red” International Call For Artists and Writers
Deadline:
31st October, 2014
This call theme is “Red.” Fire, passion, heat, sacrifice, vitality, danger, happiness, a primary colour. What shade is your red? Eligible Submissions Entries may include 2- and 3-dimensional media, such as paintings, drawings, photography, mixed media, installations, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, fiction, poetry, short stories and other written explorations (up to…
9th INTERNATIONAL ARTE LAGUNA PRIZE
Deadline:
6th November, 2014
The Italian Cultural Association MoCA (Modern Contemporary Art), in collaboration with Arte Laguna Studio, organizes the 9th Edition of the International Arte Laguna Prize, aimed at promoting and enhancing Contemporary Art. The Prize obtained a medal from the President of the Italian Republic. Arte Laguna Prize is an international art…
The AX3 – American Aperture Awards
Deadline:
3rd November, 2014
The AX3 – American Aperture Awards are an international open call for photography possessing uncommon vision. This opportunity is open to photographers of all backgrounds who capture images that make the unknowable known. Our goal is to celebrate the most iconic photos taken by new and emerging talent, as well…
NAVA Connect
Deadline:
Ongoing
NAVA Connect offers artists five online courses to enhance their professional expertise and skills in areas ranging from grant writing, managing a business, marketing themselves and their work, expanding career opportunities and building an online presence. The online format enables artists from anywhere in Australia the flexibility to learn at…
Creative Sparks Program
Deadline:
20th October, 2014
The Creative Sparks Program is a joint initiative of Brisbane City Council and Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. The grant program aims to: invest in creative projects within a community context which deliver artistic, cultural, social and economic returns support artists, artsworkers and producers in the development of new work and…
2015 Emerging Leaders Development Program
Deadline:
7th November, 2014
Are you a manager or experienced independent currently working in the arts? Do you want to take that next step in your career? Are you aspiring to take on a more senior position or strategic role? If so, this program has been designed for you. The Australia Council for…
Pasifika Coiling Workshop
Deadline:
18th October 9:00am – 12:00pm
Maryann Talia Pau is a practicing weaver, artist and designer. She is an exhibiting artist, collaborator, sista and lover of Pasifika crafts, bling and material culture. Born in Apia, Samoa, Maryann grew up in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand and has recently moved to Brisbane with her family after developing her…
Mailbox Art Gallery - Call For Applications 2015
Deadline:
15th October, 2014
About the Gallery The main exhibition space is a set of nineteen mailboxes measuring 46 x 286 x 14cm. All boxes have glass fronts and LED lights. Seventeen of the boxes each measure 23 x 12.5 x 12cm & the two boxes near the foyer entrance each measure 20 x 12 x 12cm (dimensions are approximate…
Art Teachers Day @ IMA
Deadline:
18th October, 9:30am - 4:00pm
The IMA welcomes teachers to join us on Art Teachers Day for an immersive professional development program engaged with peers, educators, curators, and artists working today. In association with the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA), the morning session is located at Cinema A, GOMA. The afternoon program…
QUT Creative Industries Precinct: Call Out
Deadline:
20th October, 2014
QUT Creative Industries Precinct is calling for submissions from independent artists, curators and/or collectives to be a part of the 2015 Exhibition Program at The Block. We’re seeking applications for an exhibition/project/performance which considers the unique spatial and technical capabilities of The Block and embraces experimentation and inter- or trans-disciplinary…
The A.M.E. Bale Travelling Scholarship and Art Prize
Deadline:
6th October, 2014
The A.M.E. Bale Travelling Scholarship and Art Prize are awarded to Australian artists who have demonstrated talent and achievement in traditional styles. The Art Prize is intended to encourage, support and advance classical training of emerging artists (in their early to mid-career) at any stage of life, who are pursuing…
Intro to App Development
Deadline:
14th October, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Get an introduction to making mobile apps for Apple iOS using Xcode. Xcode is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) that contains the tools that are used to build some of the most popular apps in the market. The workshop will start with writing and building code, showing how to get…
Burnie Print Prize
Deadline:
3rd October, 2014
The Burnie Regional Art Gallery is now calling for entries for the Burnie Print Prize 2015, which will be held for the fifth time after the inaugural competition in 2007. The Prize has been increased from $12,000 to $15,000 making it, alongside the Fremantle Print Prize, the equal-first richest prize for…
Venice Biennale 2015 - Exhibition Team Leader
Deadline:
3rd October, 2014
This is a call out for applications for one Exhibition Team Leader from Queensland as part of the Professional Development program for the Venice Biennale 2015. Please note that this position was formerly known as “Venue Attendant Team Leader”. This position is co-funded by Arts Queensland. The Professional Development program…
2high Festival - Call Out
Deadline:
13th October, 2014
Forgotten Treasures Like rain on tarmac… the smell of old books… a brand new fairytale… your first time clubbing… a brave new world… a standing ovation….our new dreamtime. Join us in creating an inspiring and magical experience for Brisbane as we commandeer the most majestic landmark in the city. The…






































































