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…
Platform Residency Vaasa
Deadline:
20250630
Platform Residency invites artists to explore the evolving relationship between resistance and repair — not as fixed concepts, but as relational practices that respond to our fractured world. Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme broadly through making, reflecting, and being in process. This is not a results-based residency but…
New Visionary Magazine
Deadline:
20250630
New Visionary Magazine, published by Visionary Art Collective in New York City, seeks submissions from contemporary artists of all career stages worldwide. There is no set theme—submissions across a diverse range of 2D and 3D media are welcome, including painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, fiber art, collage, ceramics, and installation.…
Stride Gallery: Studio Residency + Exhibition
Deadline:
20250718
Stride Gallery invites professional artists, duos, or collectives to apply for a combined studio residency (3 months) and subsequent exhibition (8–10 weeks) starting Winter 2026 through Summer 2027 in Calgary, Canada. Seven artists will be selected under a mentorship model, with access to peer and staff support throughout the residency.…
Cyanotype Workshop: The Art of Sun Printing
Deadline:
20250628
Artist and educator Fox invites you to explore cyanotype, a 19th-century photographic printing process that uses sunlight to create striking blue images. These hands-on workshops combine art, science, and history to give you a complete understanding of this unique technique. Beginner Workshop – Cyanotype on Paper10:00 am to 12:30 pmLearn…
Rockingham Arts Centre 2026 Exhibition Program
Deadline:
20250704
Applications are now open for individual artists, groups, curators, and arts organizations to join the 2026 exhibition program at Rockingham Arts Centre in Western Australia. Artists working across any medium—whether emerging, mid-career, or established—are encouraged to apply. Project proposals should align with the Centre’s diverse exhibition calendar; local community groups…
Kennedy Prize 2025
Deadline:
20250801
The Kennedy Prize is a prestigious annual painting award based in Adelaide, offering $25,000 for the artwork that best embodies the theme of “Beauty.” Finalists’ works are exhibited each September, and a People’s Choice Award is also presented. This prize celebrates creativity and excellence in interpreting beauty through 2D works.
The Linden Postcard Show
Deadline:
20250727
The Linden Postcard Show is a beloved open-entry exhibition in Melbourne, now in its 35th year. Artists are welcome to submit up to three small artworks (2D works up to 60×60 cm, or 3D works up to 60 cm in height). Over $10,000 in cash and voucher prizes are awarded…
Studiya Gallery: Handful of Dust
Deadline:
20250715
Handful of Dust explores what remains when meaning fades — focusing on untranslatable fragments, obsolete gestures, and materials that linger beyond their original purpose. Rather than nostalgia or archaeology, this exhibition turns its attention to residues: things that have fallen out of time, yet persist. Key Dates:– New works must…
Lethbridge Small-Scale Art Award
Deadline:
20250712
This award celebrates the power of small-format works (60 x 60cm or smaller) across all mediums and styles. With a prize pool designed to support and recognise talented artists at every stage of their career, it’s a fantastic opportunity for emerging and established creatives alike.
Head On Photo Awards 2025
Deadline:
20250727
Categories: Portrait Landscape Exposure (open genre: fine art, fashion, wildlife, travel, etc.) Eligibility: Open internationally to photographers of all levels (excluding undergrads) Entry Fees: General: AUD $30/photo (~USD $20) Festival Friends: AUD $25/photo (~USD $16) Under 25: AUD $15/photo (~USD $10) Prizes: $5,000 cash + professional camera kit per category…
Call for Curatorial Teams: City of Moreton Bay Outdoor Gallery
Deadline:
20250803
City of Moreton Bay is launching its first Outdoor Gallery exhibition program and is seeking proposals from curatorial teams to lead the development and delivery of the inaugural show: ‘Half a Million Imaginations’, opening November 2026. This new Outdoor Gallery initiative will bring contemporary 2D artworks to everyday public spaces…
Farm Studio India: International Artist Residency
Deadline:
20250614
Farm Studio International Artist Residency offers a unique opportunity for artists to live and work in the peaceful, rural surroundings of Rajasthan, India. Open to artists of all disciplines and media, the program encourages creative development, intercultural dialogue, and collaboration across diverse backgrounds. Artists stay in individual huts or rooms…
The Lester Prize for Portraiture
Deadline:
20250619
The Lester Prize is one of Australia’s most prestigious portraiture awards, offering over $130,000 in cash and prizes. It includes several awards such as the Richard Lester Prize for Portraiture ($50,000), Tony Fini Foundation Artist Prize ($20,000), Minderoo Foundation Spirit Prize ($20,000), and others. The exhibition will be held at…
Royal Queensland Art Society: Abstraction
Deadline:
20250625
Artists are invited to submit artworks in their own media and style. This may range from art which includes recognisable forms as well as more expressive styles and pure abstraction, or the entrant may be inspired by art movements such as Fauvism, Dadaism or Cubism. We encourage all artists to…
The Singleton Art Prize 2025
Deadline:
20250616
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Singleton on Hunter, this regional art competition offers over $20,000 in prize money across 12 categories. The exhibition will be held at the Singleton Civic Centre from 26 to 30 July 2025.
Festival of Art, Theatre and New Technologies
Deadline:
20250620
Kyber Teatro invites artists worldwide to apply for the 12th Edition of “The Wonders of Possible”, an international festival dedicated to the intersection of art, theatre, and new technologies, held in Cagliari, Italy, between October and November 2025. Recognised with the prestigious EFFE Label 2024–2025, the festival champions innovative artistic…
XANADU: A Collage Night at The Burrow
Deadline:
20250603
Join artist Emma Anna and The Burrow for a relaxed and welcoming evening of collage-making inspired by the cult 1980 film Xanadu, starring Olivia Newton-John. This creative session is open to all skill levels—perfect for beginners and seasoned collage artists alike. Explore a wide array of curated materials, connect with…
The Brisbane Portrait Prize 2025
Deadline:
20250701
The Brisbane Portrait Prize celebrates the city of Brisbane/Meeanjin and its people, telling the stories of the courageous, creative and passionate people who make up our city. It also showcases the best in contemporary portraiture, demonstrating that portraiture still excites the most accomplished of artists. Any artist with a connection…
Painting with Aaron Butt
Deadline:
20250607
Join artist Aaron Butt, winner of the 2024 Moreton Bay Art Prize, for an engaging afternoon workshop focused on painting techniques across non-white surfaces. In this hands-on, beginner-friendly session, Aaron will guide participants through painting on wood, paper, and canvas. You’ll explore foundational elements of colour theory, consider the line…
How to document your artwork with Louis Lim
Deadline:
20250621
Knowing how to photograph your work well is a crucial skill for any artist or creative. In this free professional development workshop, photographer Louis Lim will guide participants through simple, effective techniques to document artworks using either a smartphone or camera. This beginner-friendly session includes live demonstrations and hands-on opportunities…
Outer Space x Composite: Video Commission
Deadline:
20250623
Outer Space and Composite: Moving Image Agency invite proposals from emerging Queensland-based artists working in video, experimental film, and screen-based practices for a unique development and presentation opportunity. The selected artist will undertake a four-month creative development period (July–November 2025) to develop a new video commission with curatorial and logistical…
Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize
Deadline:
20250705
Artists are asked to submit an artwork that demonstrates what makes Brisbane and its surrounding attractions unique. Artworks will be accompanied by a statement telling us how their artwork tells the story of Greater Brisbane and how they connect to place through their art. The prize will feature an exhibition…
Round the Block: Blak Dot Moving Image Callout
Deadline:
20250604
Blak Dot Gallery is inviting First Nations and BIPOC artists working in video or moving image to take part in Round the Block—a six-week public screening series designed to transform the gallery’s glass frontage into a circular storytelling portal. Three artists will be selected to present one work each, shown…
Screen Printing Workshop with Maria Emilia Sauri
Deadline:
20250621
Discover the art of screen printing in this two-day, hands-on workshop led by artist Maria Emilia Sauri. Whether you’re completely new or looking to refine your skills, this workshop is designed to guide you through the full screen-printing process—from concept to print. Over the weekend, you’ll learn: The foundational techniques…
TOKAS Residency Programs 2026
Deadline:
20250625
Tokyo Arts and Space (TOKAS) invites applications for its 2026 Residency Programs, offering three distinct opportunities: International Creator Residency Program (for international artists) Curator Residency Program (for international curators) Research Residency Program (open to both international and Japan-based creators) Based in Tokyo, these programs provide a platform for experimental and…
The Almenara Art Prize
Deadline:
20250630
The Almenara Art Prize is an international online painting competition that offers more than 29000€ in cash awards, 20000€ in products and other prizes. We encourage the international participation in diverse genres, styles, mediums and substrates including hyperrealism, photorealism, contemporary realism, surrealism, imaginative realism, impressionism and plein air painting. Categories include Figurative, Portrait, Drawing, Landscape…
ELEVEN TEN STUDIO: Exhibition Programme
Deadline:
20250720
Who Can Apply: Emerging and young contemporary artists (up to 5 years in art practice) Artists working in any medium, including painting, photography, sculpture, and video installation Individuals or collectives Exhibition Themes: Art in the Age of Hyper-Consumption Traces of Existence and the Human Mark Communication, Misunderstanding & Everything Unspoken…
The William Fletcher Travelling Fellowship
Deadline:
20250630
The residency awards are the biennial Rome Residency, and an annual two-week residency at Bundanon. These are offered in alternate years, so that both residencies for Bundanon will be offered biennially, with set dates for each annual placement. The period of residency is from the beginning of April to the…
2025 Fifty Squared Art Prize
Deadline:
20250518
Brunswick Street Gallery invites artists to participate in the 2025 Fifty Squared Art Prize, Australia’s largest open-call exhibition for wall-based artworks measuring 50x50cm or less. This inclusive prize welcomes entries from artists at all stages of their careers and across all mediums. Key Details: Exhibition Dates: 21 June – 4…
BBA 360
Deadline:
20250623
BBA 360 is back for 2025 and calling all international artists and photographers to apply for this dynamic online group exhibition — no theme restrictions, no shipping, and no prior experience required. Open to all 2D media (excluding sculpture and video), this digital showcase offers artists the chance to have…
Waterbrook Drawing Prize
Deadline:
20250528
Sponsored by Waterbrook Bowral, this bi-annual exhibition invites original signed drawings on paper, canvas, or board. The exhibition will be held at Bowral Art Gallery from 14 to 29 June 2025, with the opening and prize presentation on 13 June at 6pm
R|Artist Residency: Urban Ecologies
Deadline:
20250609
Mid-career to senior artists are invited to apply for the R|Artist Residency: Urban Ecologies, a unique opportunity to develop new work exploring the built environment through the lens of art, technology, and sustainability. This five-month residency encourages interdisciplinary practice at the intersection of urban regeneration, environmental concerns, and emerging technologies,…
The Farm 2026 Residency
Deadline:
20250601
The Farm Arts Residency programme in Western Australia is calling for applications from artists to develop work that engages thoughtfully with the land, in a 5-to 8-week residency to be undertaken between February and October 2026. With a specific focus on site-responsive projects, the Residency provides a space for creative inquiry,…
The Book Plate Art Project
Deadline:
20250601
The Book Plate Art Project is a participatory art project which is designed to strengthen connections between artists, public libraries and the community. Registration is now open for volunteer artists to take part. Artists can share their mini-artwork inside library books for readers to find and keep in June 2025 by registering.…
AMaGA Museum Residencies 2025
Deadline:
20250714
The Australian Museums and Galleries Association (AMaGA), in partnership with Monash University and the Institute for Digital Culture (UK), invites applications for three international residencies in September 2025. These residencies are designed to advance digital literacy and leadership within the Australian public museum and gallery sector. Each of the three…
Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize 2025
Deadline:
20250713
Australia’s leading prize for small-scale sculpture, accepting original freestanding or wall-mounted sculptures up to 80cm in any dimension. Total prize pool of $29,000 AUD, including a $25,000 acquisitive prize. Finalists’ exhibition held from September 26 to November 16, 2025.







































































