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…

WHEN : 13th Sep, 6:00 – 9:00pm WHERE : UQ Art Museum, James and Mary Emelia Mayne Centre 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…

DEADLINE : 14th Sep,2012 An opportunity for performance makers is now available through Metro Arts; who are seeking artists who are brave and curious, who aren’t asking ‘What now?’ but ‘What next?’’ In a landscape that is shifting day-to-day, there is an understanding that to stay still is to be…

WHAT : Art Prize DEADLINE: 1st Oct, 2012 The A.M.E. Bale Travelling Scholarship and Art Prize is 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)…

DEADLINE : 12th Sep, 5:00pm In 2012 the Music and Exhibitions Departments will collaborate with a new initiative called Program X. Program X showcases the cross-collaboration between music and visual art forms by providing visual accompaniments to live performances by bands at this year’s 2high Festival. Program X is seeking…

WHAT : Call Out DEADLINE : 1st Oct, 2012 Following the success of the inaugural Sculpture at Scenic World, Australia’s only rainforest exhibition returns for 2013.Between 23 April, and 19 May, 2013 this outdoor exhibition will provide local, national and international artists an exciting opportunity to exhibit their works within…

WHEN : 8 Sep, 1:00 – 2:00pm WHERE : QUT Art Museum Join Louise Denoon (Executive Manager, Queensland Memory, State Library of Queensland) in conversation with Polish-born artist, Beata Batorowicz, as they discuss the re-telling of history through fairytales and storytelling in relation to Beata’s exhibition Tales within historical spaces

WHEN : 6th Sep, 2:00 – 3:00pm WHERE : UQ Art Museum A panel discussion responding to the exhibition Polly Borland: Everything I want to be when I grow up, with curator Alison Kubler, Frances Bonner and Jay Younger. Polly Borland’s photographic practice has straddled commercial/photographic documentary, and fine art…

WHEN : 6th Sep, 6:00pm WHERE : Institute of Modern Art Geneticists Vincent Harley (Prince Henry’s Institute, Monash University, Melbourne) and Peter Koopman (Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of Queensland, Brisbane) and LGTBI community advocates Tony Briffa and Sally Goldner discuss the science and politics of sexual determination and differentiation;…

WHEN : 4th Sep, 6:00 – 7:00pm WHERE : QUT Art Museum Do you want to learn how to write about art? Join industry professionals Tess Maunder (The Maximilian) and Fiona Crawford (A Girl Called Fred) as they share their knowledge and experience of the use of blogging and social…

WHAT : Design Call Out DEADLINE : 23rd Sep, 2012 Suncorp Bank is giving young Australians the chance to flex their creative minds and win big with Blank to Bank, a promotion inviting young Australians to develop a bank account they would like to bank with – including the design…

WHAT : Call Out DEADLINE : 31st August Australia’s one-of-a-kind multi-arts Festival for young and emerging artists and cultural practitioners is on 10 November 2012 at Brisbane Powerhouse. All interested artists are asked to please fill in both the Artist Application Form and the Technical Specifications Form and send to…

WHEN : 1st Sep, 2:00pm WHERE QUT Art Museum Lincoln Austin, Sean Phillips and Arryn Snowball are three Queensland artists working in different media, but with a shared sensibility. Join the artists as they discuss their parallel concerns and inspirations. RSVP essential 07 3138 5370 or artmuseum@qut.edu.au

WHAT : Submissions Open DEADLINE : 31st August, 2012 Australia’s leading Realism art event has $52,000 in prizes and covers 7 genres. Now in its 7th year and touring to 11 venues throughout the Eastern states, the Mortimore this year will be bigger than ever. There is a pre-selection process…

WHAT : Artist in Residence Program DEADLINE : 31st August, 2012 Are you an academic, an artist, a performer or a professional working in the audiovisual area? The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) invites proposals from people who wish to conduct research into the national audiovisual collection.…

WHAT : Call Out DEADLINE : 31st August, 2012 The Aesthetica Art Prize is a celebration of excellence in art from across the world and is hosted by Aesthetica Magazine, an internationally recognised art and culture publication. Four shortlisted artists and four student artists will be selected for exhibition in…

WHAT : Call For Artists DEADLINE : Feb 1st, 2013 The Digital Associates Program provides independent artists, collectives and curators with opportunities to present quality and innovative new media and digital work. Applications to exhibit in 2013 are now open. The program provides subsidised access to a unique exhibition space…

WHAT : Drawing Prize DEADLINE : 24th August, 2012 Clayton Utz is proud to support the Arts through the Clayton Utz LAUNCH Art Award. The Award offers a $10,000 winner’s prize and exhibition space for the finalists and is awarded to Queensland-based artists or artists with a strong connection to…

WHEN : 23rd Sep, 4:00 – 8:00pm WHERE : D Block, QUT Gardens Point Campus Ever thought your idea or design would make a good business ? The QUT Innovation Space (QIS) teams up with The Dub, to bring together an inspiring event for anyone who’s ever considered turning an…

WHAT : Call Out DEADLINE : 24th August, 2012 Applications are now being accepted for the second half of 2013. West Space invites artists / collectives / curators to submit proposals to exhibit between June and December 2013. For more information please visit the website

WHEN : 23rd Aug, 1:00 – 4:00pm WHERE : Flying Arts: Judith Wright Centre, 420 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley COST : $15/$20 Featuring guest speakers and case studies from three successful ARIs: • Mitchell Donaldson – Addition Gallery • Jenna Baldock – Inhouse ARI • Sarah Werkmeister – The Wandering…

WHEN : 21st Aug, 6:00pm – 7:00pm WHERE : QUT Art Museum Do you want to learn how to write about art? Join industry professionals Louise Martin-Chew (mc/k art consulting) and Sarah Follent (Eyeline Magazine) as they reveal their methodologies of pitching an idea or article to publishers and working…

WHAT : Call Out DEADLINE : 22nd August, 2012 Gallery on the Lane is a unique space opening in the heart of Southport on the Gold Coast, dedicated to showcasing a contemporary range of photography from around Australia. This non-commercial space provides a platform for exciting new talent in the…

WHEN : 21st Aug, 6:00 – 7:00pm WHERE : The Glasshouse, QUT Kelvin Grove Black Milk is one of Australia’s most innovative fashion labels and is creating waves internationally. The Brisbane-based business has developed a huge cult following, building the brand from the bottom up using word-of-mouth and social media.…

WHEN : 18th Aug, 2:00pm WHERE : Art Shed Brisbane David Henderson will be sketching Venice in oils : a free artist demonstration. David is a London trained multi award winning artist. His subject matter includes portraiture, the figure and landscape, much of which is painted on regular working visits…

WHAT : Call For Submissions DEADLINE : 17th August, 2012 Call for Entries by Australian artists for our 4th Biennial Drawing Prize. First Prize $2,000, 2 x $500, 2 x $300. Exhibition Dates 19 October – 24 November. For more information please visit website

WHAT : Studio Space Tonic, an architecture and design studio are looking to rent out their downstairs studio space located at 7 Prospect St, Fortitude Valley. Tenancy 1 = $15000 + GST per year (all bills included) Tenancy 2 = $25000 + GST per year (all bills included) Both Tenancies…

WHEN : 24th Aug – 2nd Sep WHERE : Airport Village, Brisbane Airport Volunteer positions available at an upcoming show, ‘Airport Village – Art With Altitude’. If you’re interested, please email your details to freefallflow@yahoo.com.au

WHAT : Open Workshop WHEN : 13th – 14th Aug Whether you’re an aspiring jewellery designer or you just want to learn a few tricks of the trade, Fio’s Introductory Jewellery Making course will have something for you. Fio jewellery designer Matt Dwyer has designed this hands-on eight week course…

WHAT : Call For Artists DEADLINE : 13th August, 2012 un Magazine volume 6 issue 2 : White Collars, Chips and a Pirates Parrot or, Art Work Mamma Yeah Nah. For submission guidelines and application form please visit: unmagazine.org All submissions and editorial enquiries should be emailed to Lisa Radford…

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WHAT : Artist Call Out DEADLINE : 31st August Inhouse ARI is calling for proposals for work to be exhibited in the Shopfront space of the Judith Wright Centre as part of the BARI Festival 2012. We are seeking works that have interactive and/or collaborative elements, which seek to engage…