The Nyland Prize is a photography award associated with the Kennedy Prize exhibition in Adelaide, offering $5,000 for the most outstanding photographic work interpreting the theme of “Beauty.” Open to Australian photographers, this prize celebrates exceptional photographic art and runs alongside the Kennedy Prize.   Image: Nyland Prize 2024 Winner,…

Each year, the Spruill Gallery in Dunwoody, Georgia, accepts nationwide submissions for its AMPLIFY mural competition. The winning artist will receive a $10,000 prize, and their mural will be installed on the side of the Spruill Smoke House outside the gallery for the coming year. The call is open to…

The MAC yapang Art Prize is a new national art prize launched by the Museum of Art and Culture (MAC), Lake Macquarie. Open to Australian artists working in any medium or discipline, the prize has a total pool of over $40,000. The main award is a $30,000 acquisitive prize, with…

The Fisher’s Ghost Art Award is an annual art award and exhibition held in Campbelltown, NSW. Now in its 63rd year, the award invites Australian artists to submit works across a variety of categories and mediums, with over $60,000 in prize money available. The highlight is the acquisitive Open Award,…

The Portia Geach Memorial Award is Australia’s most prestigious art prize for portraiture by women artists. Valued at $30,000, this non-acquisitive prize is awarded for the best portrait painted from life of a distinguished person. It is open to female Australian artists (including those British-born who are Australian residents). Established…

Wentworth Galleries invites emerging artists from Brisbane and greater Queensland to submit work for an exciting Pop-Up Exhibition in 2025. This is a call for bold, curious, and creative early-career artists ready to present fresh and engaging work in a professional commercial gallery setting. There are no set themes or…

The Little Things Art Prize invites artists to reflect on the small moments, gestures, or details that bring happiness or gratitude. Rooted in the principles of Positive Psychology, the prize promotes wellbeing through creativity and community engagement. Each year, selected finalists are exhibited in a vibrant, joyful celebration of life’s…

Queer Here returns for its third year as a vibrant celebration of LGBTQIA+ creative voices in Meanjin/Brisbane. Presented by the Queensland College of Art and Design, Griffith University, in proud partnership with Brisbane Pride Inc., this inclusive group exhibition invites artists to express their stories, identities, and visions across all…

The Du Rietz Art Awards are the premier visual arts competition for the Gympie region, celebrating excellence in 2D and 3D visual art from across Australia. Named after the architect of the historic School of Arts building that houses the gallery, the Awards aim to showcase a stunning range of…

The Cité Internationale des Arts is a non-profit international arts centre in Paris, offering studio accommodation for artists and scholars from around the world. In partnership with the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Australian visual artists and researchers are invited to apply for a three-month studio residency in either…

Applications have reopened for artists, collectives, and curators to be considered for the 2026–2028 exhibition program at Redland Art Gallery, Cleveland and the RPAC Mezzanine. This is a professional opportunity open to contemporary practitioners working across a wide range of media and disciplines. Expressions of Interest are submitted via SmartyGrants.…

To mark 60 years of creative excellence, Eckersley’s launches its inaugural Art & Craft Prize, offering a $25,000 prize pool ($20K first prize, $4K second, $1K third). It’s open to artists across Australia working in 2D and 3D using analogue materials. A finalist exhibition will be held at Hazelhurst Arts…

Arte Laguna Prize is the Venice-based International Contemporary Art Competition that welcomes and exhibits emerging artists of all ages, countries, genders and artistic backgrounds, and is free-themed. With two decades of experience, the competition offers numerous opportunities for participants to expand their contacts, gain global visibility and access crucial resources for career development. In the jury,…

Submissions are now open for Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2026, held in Perth, Western Australia. Artists at all stages of their careers — from emerging to senior — are invited to submit sculptural works of any material, type, form, or scale. Submission requirements include: High-resolution image(s) or artist impression…

House Conspiracy is a vibrant, artist-run space located in West End, Brisbane, dedicated to supporting emerging creatives, experimental projects, and community-focused initiatives. Since its founding, it has operated as a grassroots incubator for ideas—offering residencies, event space, a community darkroom, and a welcoming environment for artists and collectives to collaborate,…

Open exclusively to Queensland-based artists (or with strong connection), this prestigious award offers a $20,000 winner’s prize plus exhibition space for finalists at Lethbridge Gallery in Brisbane. Past editions have highlighted innovative 2D contemporary practices.

Your story. Your medium. Whether you’re an experienced photographer or a casual snap-shooter, the BBA One Shot Award invites you to submit a single image that tells your story — regardless of skill level, theme, or technique. What You Can Win: 1st Prize: €300 cash + Artsy profile 20 shortlisted…

Brisbane City Council is calling for expressions of interest (EOIs) from South East Queensland artists to deliver static and moving image artworks for projection onto high-profile sites across the city. This initiative forms part of Council’s application to the South East Queensland City Deal Public Art Initiative, aiming to deliver…

Eidolon Centre for Everyday Photography is calling for artists, academics, enthusiasts, and professionals, who have a passion and serious interest in vernacular photography and everyday imaging for the eidolon Grant 2025. The Eidolon Grant aims to identify phenomena, collections, histories, practices, and trends within vernacular photography with the aim of offering new…

The National Emerging Art Prize (NEAP) returns for its fifth and most expansive edition, now featuring a brand-new category for emerging photographers. With a total prize pool of $40,000, including an acquisitive top prize of $20,000, this unique program continues to champion Australia’s most promising unrepresented artists. NEAP is now…

Outer Space is calling for proposals from emerging, early, and mid-career artists and curators across Australia to present new and ambitious work in their 2026 exhibition program. Based in Magandjin (Brisbane), Outer Space is a platform for experimentation—supporting exhibitions that challenge and expand contemporary practice. What’s Offered: $2,000 artist fee…

Kyoto Art Center invites emerging visual artists and researchers to apply for its Artist-in-Residence Program 2026. This opportunity supports creative development through cultural exchange in Kyoto, Japan. Eligibility: Emerging visual artists or researchers Must demonstrate a clear reason for staying in Kyoto Ability to conduct a public exchange project Must…

Arteventura offers professional artists—including visual artists, writers, musicians, performers, architects, duos, or groups—a chance to immerse themselves in 25 hectares of cork and holm oak forest in inland Andalusia. The residency is off-grid and ecologically focused, providing silence, space, autonomy, and essential facilities like self-catering apartments (up to 4 artists…

Creative Australia’s Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups grant supports a wide range of artistic activity across all practices. Open to Australian resident practicing artists and arts professionals, this program funds between $10,000 and $50,000 for activities such as: Professional skills development (mentoring, residencies) Creation of new work, research, experimentation,…

Copenhagen Photo Festival invites photographers and visual artists from around the world to apply for its 2026 solo exhibition program. Selected artists will have the unique opportunity to present work at the iconic Royal Danish Theatre or its surrounding spaces in the heart of Copenhagen. The 2026 theme, Forestillinger |…

AiR Green is a residency program for professional artists working with textile media or related projects, offered by Norwegian Textile Artists (NTK) at Søndre Green Farm, Noresund, Norway. Two types of residencies are available: AiR Green (4 weeks, 4 artists): Includes NOK 5,000 grant + travel reimbursement up to NOK…

fortyfivedownstairs contains two elegant gallery spaces. The large gallery is a blank canvas, open plan space with two pillars in the centre of the room. The small gallery is also an open plan space, with a single pillar in the middle of the space. The walls in both galleries are…

The Homiens Art Prize is one of the highest paying art prizes maintained by an independent art gallery, awarding artists over $12,000 USD annually. Our prize is open to all artists and art forms internationally. We celebrate our chosen artists across our media, exhibiting their art online where it is…

The Beautiful Bizarre Art Prize, now in its 8th year, is an annual non-acquisitive international art prize that celebrates diversity and excellence in the representational visual arts. It includes all static mediums: Traditional Art media, Digital Art media, and Photographic media; and all styles from realism and hyperrealism, to pop surrealism and…

The Hawkesbury Art Prize is a biennial award open to Australian artists for a painting, drawing, or work on paper that reflects contemporary Australian identity. The prize excludes photography, textiles, embroidery, and sculpture. The 2025 exhibition will be held at Purple Noon Gallery, Freemans Reach, NSW, from 30 August to…

Now in its 10th year, the Waverley Woollahra Art School’s 9×5 Landscape Art Prize invites artists to explore Australia’s Impressionist tradition. Entrants receive a 9×5-inch plywood board to create their landscape artwork, echoing the spontaneity of early outdoor painters. The prize aims to celebrate the spirit of Australian Impressionism and…

Life and death are deeply personal, yet universal experiences — and art has a unique way of helping us connect, reflect, and begin the conversations that matter most. The Live Well, Die Well Art Prize, presented by Palliative Care Australia and Arcare, invites artists of all ages and abilities to share…

Entries are now open for the 2025 Pro Hart Outback Art Prize, an esteemed national acquisitive art award presented by Broken Hill City Art Gallery. This prize invites artists working in any medium to submit works that capture the spirit, culture, or landscape of the Australian Outback.

The Young Paddo Art Prize is a national competition for artists aged 5–18 years, focusing on A4 paintings on paper inspired by the Australian landscape and environment. There are four age categories with cash prizes: $500 for winners and $250 for honorable mentions. Twenty finalists will be selected for an…

The Gallery One Smallacombe Self Portrait Prize is a national Australian painting competition inviting artists to create and submit a self-portrait. Open to all permanent Australian residents, the competition emphasizes painting mediums only — digital or AI art is excluded. Only one entry is allowed per artist, and the submitted…

Since its inception in 2001, the Hazelhurst Art on Paper Award has become a significant national award dedicated to celebrating and elevating the significance of work on paper. The Hazelhurst Art on Paper Award promotes excellence and innovation in the field of art on paper while supporting and encouraging artists…