DEADLINE : 11th Jan Foundation Alliance Française is calling for entries for 2013’s Jobs of the World Photography Prize. To participate in the competition, the entrant must submit two photos (see technical specifications on website) on the theme “Jobs of the world” (in Australia), together with the registration form to…

This project explores collaborative processes and provides the use of the gallery as studio/ work space for 5 weeks over the summer, culminating with a 3 week exhibition in March. The project includes a print catalogue with a commissioned essay and we will provide a combined artist fee of $3500…

WHEN : 9th Dec, 11:00 – 3:00pm WHERE : Spiro Grace Art Rooms To celebrate Christmas and The 7th Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art at QAGOMA, we invite you to join us for a special ART Sunday event at SGAR. QLD Artist Rebecca Ross will be giving an artist…

WHEN : 9th Dec, 2:00 – 3:00pm WHERE : Ryan Renshaw Gallery Ryan Renshaw Gallery invites you to a special ART Sunday event for the opening of APT7 with international artist JAMES COUSINS. Join in for refreshments and hear James discuss his current practice including works from his current exhibition,…

DEADLINE : 1st December, 2012 The New Art Awards are a great marketing tool to increase awareness and to showcase your artwork, project or business. You have the chance to win one of the prizes but more importantly are the advertising effects and the exposure you get. You will reach…

WHEN : 27th Nov, 3:00pm WHERE : The Edge COST : $85 Portable in partnership with The Edge and the Asia Pacific Design Library is proud to present style icon Yuri Lee. As the founder of LOOKBOOK.nu, one of the one of the most influential fashion and style platforms globally,…

WHEN : 22nd Nov, 9:00am – 4:30pm WHERE : University of Queensland,Molecular Biosciences Building, Room 228 This symposium has two aims. The first is philosophical and historical: to examine the impact of synthetic biology on existing concepts of the biological through consideration of the historical emergence and philosophical implications. The…

DEADLINE : 19th Nov The Linden Postcard Show is open to artists of all ages, hobbyists and professionals. Established in 1991 the prize takes its name from the tradition of selecting 6 works to be reproduced and sold as Linden Postcards. The Linden Postcard Show 2013 will be on display…

WHEN : 16th Nov,5.30pm – 8:00pm WHERE : MAAP SPACE, 111 Constance St, Fortitude Valley Viewed together, Patty Chang & David Kelley’s video installation and the BEFF 6 program make a perfect study of the complicated position of experimental film and video art in 2012. Presenting a cross-section of expanded…

DEADLINE : 16th Nov, 2012 Boxcopy is seeking expressions of interest for two volunteer gallery manager positions, to commence from January 2013. Boxcopy is an artist-run initiative dedicated to supporting the experimental and innovative practices of early and mid-career Australian artists. Boxcopy embraces risk-taking, experimentation, collaborative processes and a d.i.y.…

WHEN : 10th Nov, 1:30pm WHERE : Auditorium 2, State Library of Queensland COST : Free In these times of extraordinary economic and technological flux, what is the future of writing about art? Join us in discussing the importance and value of critical discourse about art in the light of…

WHEN : 10th Nov, 2:00pm WHERE : Art Shed Brisbane Watch acclaimed artist and teacher Noel Miller create a work of art in ENCAUSTIC (pigments in heated wax)

WHEN : Nov 9, 6:00 – 7:00pm WHERE : The Glasshouse, QUT Creative Industries Precinct Every five years, the city of Kassel in Germany is transformed into a museum of contemporary art for 100 days. Since it was established in 1955, Documenta has come to be regarded critically as the…

WHEN : 7th Nov, 2:30pm WHERE : Lecture Theatre, QAG Angela Goddard, Curator, Australian Art to 1975, shares insights into the late works of Ian Fairweather. Image : Ian Fairweather, Scotland/Australia 1891–1974 | Pumicestone Passage 1957

WHEN : 3rd Nov, 1:00 – 3:00pm WHERE : QUT Art Museum, 2 George Street (QUT Gardens Point campus) In conjunction with the exhibition Ex post, join graduates of QUT along with their ex-lecturers now peers, in a series of in-conversations and a panel discussion on QUT Visual Arts’ approach…

WHEN : 29th Oct, 6:00 – 7:30pm WHERE : The Glasshouse, QUT Adverse Collaborations by Brisbane-based artist-run initiative inbetweenspaces, explores how intimate relationships are built, challenged and sustained, reflecting on the creative, political and professional ramifications of compromise, control and trust in relationships. Join Danielle Clej and Ruth McConchie (inbetweenspaces)…

WHEN : 25th Oct, 1:00 – 4:00pm WHERE : Judith Wright Centre COST : $15/$20 Successful artists tell their story about how they maintain their professional practice, with special guests Chris Bennie; Carl Warner and Jenny Watson. Click here to register

WHEN : 24th Oct, 6:00 – 8:30pm WHERE : The University of Queensland Art Museum SoFA, with the UQ Art Museum, present the first of SoFA’s Seminars titled “Oh the Placed You Will Go”. It’s a casual, panel-discussion with members in the Visual Arts community to discuss the possible outcomes…

WHEN : 24th Oct, 2:00 – 4:00pm WHERE : Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts COST : Free Join Arts Law Senior solicitor Louise Buckingham live in Brisbane or online at your computer to hear about the latest information on copyright laws and other arts law issues. •Copyright – issues…

DEADLINE : 22nd Oct Underbelly Arts is dedicated to supporting artists to create innovative new works. They are currently inviting artists to participate in the 2013 Underbelly Arts Lab and Festival. This opportunity will provide successful applicants with a two week development residency at the Underbelly Arts Lab, a financial…

The Sketchbook Project is a global, crowd-sourced art project where participants from all walks of life are sent a sketchbook and have until January 15th to fill the pages and return it for inclusion in a traveling exhibition and permanent collection at The Brooklyn Art Library. Anyone – from anywhere…

DEADLINE : 2nd Nov, 2012 Kodak Salon, Australia’s largest open-entry photography and video competition. This year Kodak Salon poses the question “What makes a great photograph?” and invites participants to respond by entering their best work. The Centre for Contemporary Photography will dedicate all five exhibition spaces to the Kodak…

WHEN : 20th – 21st Oct WHERE : Impress Printmakers 73 Warilda Street, Camp Hill, Brisbane Discard those traditional lino tools to explore mark making with David on this two day workshop using a drill. Learn to integrate pattern & layers within a composition using geometry& nature as your inspiration.…

WHEN : 13th Oct, 2:00pm WHERE : GOMA Cinémathèque Gregory Crewdson is famous for his staged photographs that offer a surreal view of middle America. His work has been compared to the melancholic paintings of Edward Hopper and the American-gothic films of David Lynch. He is one of the most…

DEADLINE : 19th Oct, 2012 Brenda May Gallery is seeking proposals from professional practising artists in Australia and New Zealand for the curated group exhibition ‘Sculpture 2013′. This show continues the tradition of Brenda May Gallery opening their exhibition year with a showcase devoted to the best and most interesting…

DEADLINE : 12th Oct, 2012 SAWTOOTH is an Artist Run Initiative in Launceston, Tasmania committed to showcasing contemporary and experimental art by local, national and international artists at various stages of their professional career. Sawtooth ARI offers four separate exhibition spaces, a member’s hub and a multi-purpose project space. Group…

DEADLINE : 12th Oct, 2012 The development of Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) has seen changes take place within the Creative Arts in Australian tertiary institutions. Primary practice-based and practice-led research has been incorporated into universities research recognition and funding frameworks. Concurrently, craft practitioners and designer makers are embracing digital…

WHEN : 6th Oct, 4:00pm WHERE : Addition Gallery Addition will be having its second panel discussion, focusing on the work and ideas surrounding Addition 3. Hosted by Leena Riethmuller (Addition) the panel will include guest curator of Addition 3 Lisa Bryan-Brown and artists Dana Lawrie, Athena Thebus and Tyza…

WHEN : 6th Oct, 4:00pm WHERE : Boxcopy Brisbane artists Catherine or Kate discuss re-appraisals of the value and functions of collaboration in the visual arts, with exhibiting duo Clark Beaumont. The discussion is joined by video responses from Anna Clawson & Nicole Ward (UK), John Wood & Paul Harrison…

WHEN : 4th Oct, 6:00 – 7:00pm WHERE : QUT Creative Industries Precinct Brisbane-based stop motion filmmaker and animator Jason Lynch has wide experience in animation, ranging from feature film to short film, television commercials and TV series. Jason worked as Key Animator on the award-winning film Max and Mary…

DEADLINE : 2nd Oct, 2012 This year as part of BARI festival, Witch Meat ARI will inaugurate a new award: The Jason Russell Memorial Prize Artists are invited to respond to the following source material: KONY 2012 Tyra Banks – Vaseline Frenzy Image 12 artists will be shortlisted and exhibited…

WHEN : 30th Sep, 10:00am – 4:00pm WHERE : State Library of Queensland In conjunction with the opening of the touring exhibition ‘Connections’ at the State Library of Queensland, artist Glen Skien will conduct a Masterclass for practising artists. The workshop looks at the exhibition thematic ‘Connection’ and explores narratives…

WHEN : 29th Sep, 2:00 – 4:00pm WHERE : State Library QLD 2:00pm : Creativity and the Power to Connect (Auditorium 2) Yen Trinh: designer, writer, public artist Melissa Lucashenko: novelist, essayist Lenine Bourke: arts producer, director, manager Jay Younger: artist, curator, educator Robyn Daw: artist, writer, director,educator 3:30pm :…

DEADLINE : November 5th, 2012 Akbank Sanat announces the first edition of the International Curator Competition. Curators from around the world are encouraged to submit proposals by November 5, 2012. Akbank Sanat International Curator Competition is intended to provide support for emerging curators, reinforce interest in curatorial practices, and encourage…

WHEN : 15th Sep, 4:00pm WHERE : MAAP Space As a special closing event, MAAP is honoured to present Zhang Peili’s 30 x 30 (1988). Please join us for this special one-day only presentation of what is considered to be the first video artwork produced in China. Filmed over 180…

DEADLINE : 14th Sep, 5:00pm The Ian Potter Moving Image Commission will enable a mid-career artist to produce an ambitious new work which demonstrates a major development or shift in their practice. Projects may be developed by interdisciplinary teams working across art forms and must have a gallery-based outcome. Through…