FORM: Studio Maverik Exhibition Call Out
FORM is a community-focused exhibition curated by Studio Maverik that brings together local artists exploring the human figure across a range of visual media. The exhibition invites artists of all…
Rewiring Townhall #1: Metro Arts Sector Gathering
Metro Arts presents the first of its new Townhall gatherings, bringing together Brisbane’s creative community to connect, share ideas and hear updates as the organisation launches a new direction for…
Blaklash Built Environment Scholarship
The Blaklash Built Environment Scholarship supports Indigenous Australian students studying architecture and built environment disciplines, encouraging them to connect their university studies with First Nations stories, culture and knowledge. Offered…
Curator Expressions of Interest: Outdoor Gallery
Curator Expressions of Interest (EOIs) are now open for the Outdoor Gallery exhibition program running from 2026 to 2027. Brisbane City Council is seeking experienced curators, producers or curatorial teams…
Pro Hart Outback Art Prize 2026
Entries are opening soon for the 2026 Pro Hart Outback Art Prize, Broken Hill City Art Gallery’s largest annual exhibition and a major national acquisitive art prize celebrating artistic responses…
Workshop: (Un)Disciplined Works: Public Social Art in Brisbane
Metro Arts presents (Un)Disciplined Works: Public Social Art in Brisbane, a two-day workshop exploring experimental approaches to engaging communities through creative work in public places. Facilitated by artist, curator-producer and…
Stardust Residency 2026
Applications are now open for the Stardust Residency 2026, a studio residency program hosted by Watch This Space in Mparntwe (Alice Springs). The Stardust Residency was established in honour of…
Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2026: Call for Entries
Submissions are now open for Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2026, inviting artists from Australia and around the world to present sculptural works along Sydney’s iconic coastal walk. Sculptures of…
Curator Position: Metro Arts
Metro Arts is seeking a Curator to join its team and support the design and delivery of the organisation’s artistic program. Working closely with the CEO, the Curator will collaborate…
Experimental Performance Art Residency: Outer Space x Performance Space
Outer Space, in partnership with Performance Space (Gadigal/Sydney), announces an Experimental Performance Art Residency for Queensland-based artists working across movement, dance, theatre, drag, sound and hybrid practices. This process-led residency…
Brisbane / Meanjin Paste Up Festival
The Brisbane / Meanjin Paste Up Festival (BMPUF) returns for its second edition in May 2026 as part of BSAF and Meeting of Styles. Inspired by similar events in Argentina…
Artbank Prize 2026
The inaugural Artbank Prize is a national open call for Australian artists who are not currently represented in the Artbank collection. One artist from each state and territory will be…
Sunshine Coast National Art Prize 2026
The Sunshine Coast National Art Prize 2026 is now open to Australian residents working in any 2D medium and new media. This national acquisitive prize recognises outstanding contemporary visual arts…
Residency Program: The Farm Margaret River
Applications open 2 March 2026 for the 2027 Funded Residency Program at The Farm Margaret River, a not-for-profit arts organisation located on Wardandi Noongar Country in Western Australia’s South West.…
Lab Art Contest: Milan 2026
Malamegi Lab presents the Lab Art Contest, an international call for submissions open to professional and amateur artists worldwide. The competition welcomes drawings, paintings, sculptures, photography, graphics, mixed media, digital…
Omnia Art Prize
The Omnia Art Prize & Exhibition returns in 2026, offering Australian contemporary artists the opportunity to exhibit, sell their work and compete for $19,000 in prizes. Celebrating its 55th exhibition,…
Gallipoli Art Prize 2026
The Gallipoli Art Prize 2026 is now open for entries. Established in 2006 by The Gallipoli Memorial Club, this acquisitive award invites artists to respond to the legacy of the…
Arte Laguna Prize: 21st Edition Open Call
Arte Laguna Prize, the Venice-based International Contemporary Art Competition, has opened applications for its 21st edition. Open to emerging artists worldwide without age or nationality restrictions, the prize offers exhibition,…
TRIGGER #7: Ocean
FOMU – Museum of Photography Antwerp invites photographers, filmmakers and visual artists to submit proposals for TRIGGER #7: Ocean, the seventh edition of its critical publication series. This open call…
Latrobe Art Space: Call for Expressions of Interest
Latrobe Art Space is inviting expressions of interest from artists and collectives seeking to exhibit in 2026, with the 2027 calendar to be released soon. The light-filled, flexible venue supports…
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…
Tertiary Artists Book Prize
The 2027 Tertiary Artists Book Prize is an invitational award open to Australian artists currently undertaking, or who have recently completed (within the last two years), tertiary studies in art,…
Studio Maverik Life Drawing
Studio Maverik presents weekly social life drawing sessions at the iconic Flying Colours in West End. Designed for both beginners and experienced life drawers, these relaxed sessions combine traditional life…
Prisma Art Prize 2026
Prisma Art Prize is an international art competition dedicated to promoting emerging painters and visual artists. Its mission is to showcase the full potential of painting as a medium, embracing…
Working with the Grain: Workshop with Mika Nakamura-Mather
Working with the Grain is an artist-led workshop with Japanese-born, Australian-based artist Mika Nakamura-Mather, introducing participants to Kyōgi — thin sheets of wood veneer traditionally used in Japan for writing…
World Illustration Awards 2026
The World Illustration Awards 2026 are now open for entries, celebrating global excellence and innovation in contemporary illustration. This internationally respected awards program shines a spotlight on outstanding work from…
Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery: Artist in Residence Program
Stanthorpe Regional Art Gallery (SRAG) is inviting Australian visual artists to apply for its inaugural 4-week Artist in Residence (AiR) Program, taking place during October–November 2026 in the scenic Granite…
Life Drawing & Painting at Vacant Assembly
Join a welcoming weekly life drawing and painting session at Vacant Assembly, open to all skill levels and all mediums. Bring your own materials—charcoal, oils, acrylics, pencils—and settle into a…
Paper on Skin 2026
Paper on Skin™ celebrates wearable paper art from around the world. Artists and designers are invited to create garments made from at least 80% paper. The event features 11 prizes…
National Photography Prize 2026
Presented by Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA), the National Photography Prize is Australia’s longest-running acquisitive photography award. The 2026 prize offers a $40,000 acquisitive award, named in honour of Dr…
photoED magazine: Order / Chaos
photoED magazine invites submissions of photographic-based works for Issue #76, exploring the theme Order VS Chaos. This call seeks well-considered fine art photography projects that interpret order, minimalism, chaos, maximalism,…
Queensland Figurative
Queensland Figurative is a non-acquisitive art competition that celebrates the dynamic and expressive role of the human figure in contemporary visual art. Open exclusively to artists residing in Queensland, the…
Harden Art Prize 2026
The Harden Art Prize celebrates the beauty, diversity, and creativity of Australian landscape painting. Based in the twin towns of Harden–Murrumburrah in regional New South Wales, this prestigious national award…
Impress Printmakers Studio: February 2026
Impress Printmakers Studio Brisbane welcomes 2026 with a full program of creative events, workshops, and exhibitions. January and February offer opportunities to learn new printmaking skills, engage with artists, and…
Rabbit Island Residency Program
The Rabbit Island Residency Program 2026 is now accepting applications for three residencies taking place on Rabbit Island, Michigan (USA). The residency supports artists working in dialogue with contemporary environmental…
2026 Mandorla Art Award
Now celebrating its 40th year, the Mandorla Art Award invites submissions from professional and emerging Australian artists working in any medium. Recognised as Australia’s most significant thematic Christian art prize,…
The SOHO Art Prize
Deadline:
20250115
The SOHO Art Prize provides a prominent platform for artists at various points in their careers, ranging from emerging talents to well-established professionals, who practice their craft across the diverse Australian landscape and beyond. The exhibition encompasses a wide array of 2D mediums, including, but not limited to, painting, drawing,…
Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize
Deadline:
20250131
The APA Art Prize categories reflect a commitment to showcasing the breadth of artistic talent, while paying homage to the inspiring beauty and significance of your Park Lands. Who Can Enter? Artists of all ages and skill levels, practising in any media, from Australia and international. Image: Author: Jo Wright,…
2025 Perry Prize for Drawing
Deadline:
20250115
Presbyterian Ladies’ College, Sydney’s Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing reaches a milestone in 2025. Established in 2006, ‘The Perry’ has drawn the attention of some of Australia’s most accomplished artists and esteemed judges for the past two decades, and in 2025 the $25,000 acquisitive award celebrates its 20th anniversary by…
Bayside Painting Prize 2025
Deadline:
20250225
First established in 2015 as the Bayside Acquisitive Art Prize, the prize was relaunched in 2024 as the Bayside Painting Prize with an increase in prize money for the non-acquisitive Major Prize to $25,000. A new part of the prize is the $10,000 acquisitive Beckett Local Prize, named in honour…
Adelaide Park Lands Art Prize
Deadline:
20250131
The Art Prize showcases the work of hundreds of artists to raise awareness of the irreplaceable Park Lands which garland the city of Adelaide. We invite artists to be inspired to make a statement that captures the essence of the Park Lands. Image: Jo Wright, Narnungga Urban Forest
RawGround 2025
Deadline:
20250115
RAW Moves is calling for proposals from Singaporean and international artists for the next edition of RawGround (RG) 2025/26, which will be running in February 2026. Presented by RAW Moves in Singapore, RawGround is designed to present a curated mini film showcase that fosters dialogue and broadens perception of social norms.…
2025 World of WearableArt
Deadline:
20250409
The designers and creators of the world are being invited to let their imagination take flight and be seen in new light, with the launch of the 2025 World of WearableArt (WOW) Competition. The 2025 sections for the world’s most prestigious wearable art competition include Air, Neon and Myths & Legends, alongside…
2025 Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize
Deadline:
20250305
The 2025 Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize is now open for entries. The Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize is the highest valued Art Prize for women in Australia and in 2025 will award artists with $58,000 in prize money across three categories – Professional, Indigenous and Emerging. There is also Highly Commended awards as well…
Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year
Deadline:
20250206
The annual Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition calls on photographers from around the world to celebrate the fauna, flora and natural formations of the Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and the New Guinea region. Submitted entries capture incredible moments in time, bearing witness to the unique beauty of…
World Illustration Awards 2025
Deadline:
20250211
The World Illustration Awards (WIA) 2025 are here, and illustrators from around the globe are invited to showcase their creativity. Organized by the Association of Illustrators (AOI) in partnership with the Directory of Illustration, this prestigious event celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Entries are open until February 11, 2025.…
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair: EOI
Deadline:
20250131
The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) is excited to announce a call for Expressions of Interest from Artists and Designers for our highly anticipated 2025 Fashion Performance and Art Fair Showcase. This prestigious event will take place on the beautiful lands of the Gimuy Walubarra Yidinji peoples from July 11…
SWELL Art Prize 2025
Deadline:
20250202
Calling all artists – SWELL’s indoor autumn exhibition is back! Local, national, and international artists working in 2D and 3D multidisciplinary mediums are invited to apply. The 10-day exhibition is an opportunity for artists to sell works and editions, connect with a lineup of emerging and established artists, and showcase…
Noorderlicht Biennale: Machine Entanglements
Deadline:
20250106
Noorderlicht invites image-makers, photographers, and artists working with all forms of lens-based media to participate in the 2025 Biennale: Machine Entanglements. The festival explores the relationship between technology, ecology, and heritage. Do you have work that critically reflects on these themes and examines the impact of technology such as AI…
CULTURHUB: Virtual Art House Online Residency
Deadline:
20241231
CULTURHUB, a project by Art House Turku (Finland) and funded by NextGeneration EU, is calling for applications from culture professionals, including organisation representatives, to co-create a major part of the ambitious global scale event EXTRA LIVE in Virtual Art House (and extending to related digital and physical venues), which will…
Collide Copenhagen Residency 2025
Deadline:
20241213
CERN and Copenhagen Contemporary are calling for applications from artists and collectives from any country for a fully funded, two-month residency split between CERN in Geneva (May 2025) and Copenhagen Contemporary in Copenhagen (June 2025). Collide is an annual residency programme for artists with a distinct interest in science and technology,…
21st Athens Digital Arts Festival
Deadline:
20241215
As we move further into the age of AI and digital innovation, the Athens Digital Arts Festival (ADAF) invites artists to explore the theme Simulacra—a concept that questions the intersection of reality, representation, and hyperreality in the modern world. In an era dominated by digital technologies and artificial intelligence, we…
The Visual Field
Deadline:
20241207
Curious about a career in the arts after school or wanting to immerse yourself in the world of contemporary art? The Visual Field is an immersive program for students in years 10 to 12 to explore career pathways in the arts. This program is a joint initiative between Flying Arts Alliance…
HOME 25: Invisible Cities
Deadline:
20241215
Inspired by Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities, this exhibition will examine the symbolic power of language, gesture, and visual markers like maps and borders. It will ask how these symbols shape our reality and how their complexities invite deeper interpretation. The exhibition will take place across various iconic locations in central…
Paradise Gloss: Next Edition 2024
Deadline:
20241209
The annual Side Gallery end-of-year show is titled ‘Paradise Gloss — Next Edition’, which will run from December 12 — 22. The theme ‘Paradise Gloss’ is the exhibition title that curator Laura Brinin has explored this year with a project for the Outdoor Gallery, presented by Brisbane City Council. In…
Lab Art Prize VENICE’25
Deadline:
20241129
Malamegi Lab Art Prize, is a call for submissions open to all kind of artists. Works allo wed in the art competition are: drawings, paintings, sculptures, photographs, graphics, mix media and video. A great opportunity for the artists, which can win a cash prize, have the opportunity to exhibit their…
Darwin Fringe Festival 2025
Deadline:
20250105
The Darwin Fringe Festival is thrilled to announce its hybrid open-access callout for the 2025 Festival! Scheduled to take place 11 – 20 July 2025, the Fringe is back and looking for provocateurs, creators, performers, and innovators of all skill levels, working in any art form, to join this vibrant…
Farm Studio Artist Residency: India
Deadline:
20241215
Farm Studio International Artist Residency is located in a rural community in India. Residents stay and create in a quiet art centre and beautiful environment where they can develop their artwork free from accustomed distractions. Farm Studio residency provides three types of working spaces where artists can explore their art…
Swatch Art Peace Hotel Artist Residency
Deadline:
20241231
The Swatch Art Peace Hotel artist residency is calling for applications from artists from around the world to undertake a 3 to 6-month residency in the city of Shanghai, China. Dancers, musicians, photographers, filmmakers, writers, painters, conceptual artists, and many more creative individuals from around the world can apply to live…
Collie Art Prize 2025
Deadline:
20241212
The highly anticipated Collie Art Prize is back for 2025, bringing together talented artists from across Australia. With over $60K in prize money up for grabs, next year’s competition promises to be the most exciting yet! Since its inception in 2018, the Collie Art Prize has celebrated artistic excellence, creativity,…
Australia Pavilion Cultural Program
Deadline:
20241231
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Australia is calling for expressions of interest from individuals and organisations interested in participating in the Australia Pavilion cultural programme at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, from 13 April to 13 October 2025. The cultural programme aligns to the Australian Government’s National Cultural Policy, Revive.…
Siliceous Award for Ceramic Excellence
Deadline:
20250110
The Siliceous Award for Ceramic Excellence is a recognition and celebration of artistic excellence and innovation in ceramics. Since being established in 2015, the Siliceous Award has grown in profile and now receives local, national, and international media coverage. It attracts a high standard of entries from both full-time career artists and enthusiasts around Australia.…
Ramsay Art Prize 2025
Deadline:
20241213
Open to Australian artists under 40 working in any medium, the Ramsay Art Prize is presented by the Art Gallery of South Australia and supported in perpetuity by the James & Diana Ramsay Foundation. The Prize aims to support and encourage contemporary Australian artists to make their best work at…
The John Villiers Outback Art Prize 2025
Deadline:
20250108
The John Villiers Outback Art Prize is now open for artists from all over Australia to submit their paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures depicting the uniqueness of country landscapes and communities. Adult and youth, professional and emerging artists are invited to submit their work for the chance to gain recognition,…
9 by 5 Exhibition
Deadline:
20241201
Celebrating its 17th year in 2025, 9 by 5 commemorates the original exhibition held in Melbourne in 1889. This featured artists Tom Roberts, Charles Conder, Arthur Streeton and Frederick McCubbin who produced uniform artwork on nine by five-inch cigar box lids. Arts in Greater Dandenong’s adaptation has now become a nationally recognised…
Riddergade Artist-in-Residence
Deadline:
20241124
Riddergade AIR is calling for applications from professional visual artists from all over the world for their three-month residency programme in Viborg, Denmark, in 2025. The purpose of Riddergade AIR is to create connections between the residents and Danish artists and to facilitate new opportunities for international development of the Danish contemporary art…
Pallas Projects: Artist-Initiated Projects
Deadline:
20241126
Pallas Projects/Studios’ Artist-Initiated Projects, is an Arts Council funded, open-submission, annual gallery programme that is highly accessible to artists, presented in the context of an established gallery space with a dedicated tradition towards the development of artists in a peer-led, supportive environment. Its focus is on early/mid career, emerging artists and…
Landslide Gallery: Exhibition Call Out
Deadline:
20241110
Landslide Gallery is a Blue Mountains based Artist Run Initiative (ARI) established in 2023 by artists Amber Hearn, Heather Miller and Kevina-Jo Smith. Landslide has a focus on contemporary painting, broadening to a variety of mediums including ceramics, sculpture, video, photography and installation. Presenting a dynamic range of work from…
BBA Photography Prize
Deadline:
20241125
We invite artists and photographers of all mediums, from all around the world, to participate in our biggest exhibition ever. We will be taking over the iconic Kühlhaus Berlin to present the best artworks and photographs from our international Artist Prize and Photography Prize open calls in May/June 2025. Don’t…
The Ipswich Community Gallery: Call Out
Deadline:
20241115
The Ipswich Community Gallery is excited to announce that we are now accepting exhibition applications for 2025. Whether you’re an emerging talent or an established creative, we want to hear from you. We welcome both group and solo exhibitions that celebrate contemporary art and foster deep connections with our amazing…
PICA: Hatched Curatorial Associate
Deadline:
20241104
The 2025–26 Hatched Curatorial Associate is a key role within PICA’s Exhibitions team, supported by funding from The Minderoo Foundation. This position offers practical experience to build expertise in the WA arts sector and is ideal for an early-career curator with exhibition experience and strong communication and administrative skills. The Hatched:…
A Stage Called Home
Deadline:
20241021
Submit your proposals for ‘A Stage Called Home’: BEMAC’s 2025 Artistic Program, including the BEMAC Live and BEMAC Unplugged series, as well as a special event for BrisAsia festival and a Creative Development in partnership with Metro Arts by Monday, October 21. The invitation is open to individuals, bands, collectives,…







































































