Artist Opportunities | April 2025
Here's the latest Australian Artist Opportunities!
We're excited to bring you the latest artist opportunities in the arts and culture sector across Australia. Explore grants, funding, prizes, call-outs, residencies and professional development opportunities to support and grow your practice.
Housekeeping: Each week we alternate between sending out Artist Opportunities & Arts Jobs. All posts are kept in our Online Portal for you to refer back to anytime. We currently release these listings every Friday and you will be notifed via email.
Grants & Funding
Australia-Korea Foundation Grants
Australian Government - National
Funding available to projects that contribute to Australia-Korea relations in arts, culture, education, business, and strategic international relations.
$10,000 - $50,000
Closing 30 April 2025
2025 Experimental Performance Fellowship
Performance Space - NSW
A year-long fellowship offering $30,000 to NSW-based artists or collectives for experimental performance research and development, along with curatorial support and networking opportunities.
$30,000 Funding
Closing 10 April 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Cultural Access - Priority Area Projects
NSW Government - NSW
This funding supports individuals and organisations that are led by and/or support specific communities to develop and deliver a diverse range of arts and cultural experiences for artists, arts workers, communities, and audiences.
$10,000 – $100,000
Closing 30 April 2025
Creative Steps - New Work
NSW Government - NSW
This funding supports creative development and presentation of new work by individual artists, arts and cultural workers. Applicants are encouraged to drive and develop partnerships with arts and cultural organisations to support their new works.
$10,000 – $100,000
Closing 30 April 2025
Next Steps - Professional Development
NSW Government - NSW
This funding focuses on professional development for individual artists, arts and cultural workers to enable participation in skills development opportunities, workshops, courses and creative sector conferences and networking events.
$2,000 – $10,000
Closing 30 April 2025
Creative Nations
NSW Government - NSW
Funding from $10,000 to $100,000 supports First Nations artists and cultural workers in sustaining and strengthening First Nations arts and culture in NSW.
$10,000 – $100,000
Closing 30 April 2025
Cultural Fund Grants
Copyright Agency
Supports Australian writers, journalists, editors, publishers, teachers, and visual artists, with a focus on First Nations and diverse backgrounds.
Up to $30,000
Closing 14 April 2025
Targeted Assistance Initiative
Artist Relief Fund WA - WA
Financial assistance for entertainment professionals in Western Australia, including actors, musicians, creatives, and crew, to help cover groceries, fuel, bills, medical expenses, and mental health care.
Up to $500
Actors Benevolent Fund Grants Program
Actors Benevolent Fund of NSW - NSW
Provides financial assistance to entertainment professionals facing hardship due to illness, injury, or unforeseen circumstances.
Up to $3,000
Accepting Applications
Apply Here | [email protected]
Queensland Arts Showcase Program
Arts Queensland - QLD
Supports the development and presentation of new arts and cultural works by Queensland artists, organisations, and communities. Offers funding for single-year and two-year projects, with additional support for commissioning new music.
Up to $150,000
Closing 14 April 2025
MadeSC - Creative Development EOI
Sunshine Coast Council - QLD
Offering funding and support for established contemporary artists to create bold, innovative projects.
$5,000 - $30,000
Closing 21 April 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
APT National Playwriting Groups
Australian Plays Transform - National
A six-month online program connecting playwrights across Australia, featuring fortnightly sessions led by industry leaders to develop a new play.
Closing 2 April 2025
Exhibition Development Fund
NETS Victoria - VIC
Provides seed funding to research and develop new, curated exhibitions of contemporary visual arts, craft, and design, with the intention to tour in partnership with NETS Victoria.
Up to $40,000
Closing 14 May 2025
Skills Development Grants
Museums & Galleries of NSW - NSW
Funding for volunteer museums, museum networks, and Aboriginal cultural spaces for regional or state-focused skill development and networking events involving multiple organisations.
Closing 2 November 2025
Small Grants
Museums & Galleries of NSW - NSW
Grants for short-term, collection-based needs of community museums and Aboriginal cultural spaces. Projects may include purchasing archival storage items, exhibition mannequins, or oral history equipment.
Up to $2,000
Closing 6 April 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Carclew Project and Development Grants
Carclew - SA
This program is designed to support and encourage the growth and development of young talent in the South Australian arts community.
Closing 6 April 2025
First Nations Arts and Cultural Grants
City of Adelaide - SA
Provides funding up to $20,000 for professional development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, artisans, and creatives.
Up to $20,000
Closing 1 June 2025
Quick Response Arts and Cultural Grants
City of Adelaide - SA
Offers up to $5,000 for artists and organisations to deliver projects that contribute to the city's cultural landscape. Applications are accepted year-round until funds are exhausted.
Up to $5,000
Accepting Applications
Apply Here | [email protected]
Visual Arts General Grant Program
Gordon Darling Foundation
Funding Scope Varies
Closing 30 May 2025
Community Heritage Grants
National Library of Australia
Supports community organisations in preserving Australian moveable cultural heritage collections through professional assessments, conservation activities, and training.
Up to $20,000
Closing 10 April 2025
Small Grants Program
Pride Foundation
$1,000
Closing 14 April 2025
The William Fletcher Foundation Grants 2026
Supports emerging and mid-career artists with grants to develop their practice, as well as students enrolled in art courses. The foundation is committed to fostering skills in drawing and painting.
Artist Grants $5,000 - $10,000 & Student Grants $1,000 - $2,000
Closing 30 June 2025
CASP 2025 Funding Round
Regional Arts NSW - NSW
Regional artists and organisations can apply for funding to support their creative projects.
Up to $3,000 funding
Closing 20 April 2025
Strengthening Rural Communities – Small & Vital
Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal
Provides small grants to support local initiatives that strengthen rural, regional, and remote communities, contributing to social and economic wellbeing.
Up to $10,000
Closing 30 April 2025
Arts Projects – Professional Development
City of Gold Coast - QLD
Supports individuals, organisations, and collectives undertaking professional development opportunities such as mentorships, residencies, and training. Rolling fund open until expended.
Up to $2,000
Accepting Applications
Apply Here | [email protected]
Arts Projects – Small Grants
City of Gold Coast - QLD
Supports smaller-scale arts and culture-based projects encouraging creative risk-taking and experimentation.
Up to $5,000
Closing 30 June 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Arts and Cultural Grants Program
Maroondah City Council - VIC
Maroondah City Council's Arts and Cultural Grants Program supports a diverse and culturally rich Maroondah through community-driven projects, initiatives, and events that increase arts profile and participation across various art forms.
Closing 13 April 2025
Quick Response Grants
City of Casey - VIC
Supports urgent, unforeseen expenses for new and established community groups. Open all year until funds are expended.
Up to $1,000
Accepting Applications
Apply Here | [email protected]
Cultural Development Fund - Projects
City of Port Phillip - VIC
The Cultural Development Fund grants program supports artists, arts and cultural organisations, and creative community projects that enrich the cultural diversity, creativity, and prosperity of the City of Port Phillip.
$12,000
Closing 29 April 2025
Kingston Arts, Performing Arts Development Program
City of Kingston – VIC
Supports performing artists in developing new work by providing financial assistance and access to creative spaces, mentorship, and technical resources.
$5,000 + Development
Applications Open
VIC Quick Response Grants
Regional Arts Fund - VIC
Provides short-term funding for urgent creative opportunities and small-scale projects in regional Victoria.
$3,000 Individuals & $5,000 Groups
Closing 30 June 2025
2025 Creative Grants Program
North Sydney Council - NSW
Supporting local artists and creatives through two grant categories.
$2,500 - Professional Development & $5,000 - Projects
Closing 14 April 2025
Quick Response Grants
City of Sydney – NSW
For small scale, community-led projects that encourage communities to take action to improve, enhance, represent or celebrate their local neighbourhoods.
Individuals - $5,000 & Organisations - $10,000
Applications Open
Arts and Culture Grants 2025-26
City of Stonnington - VIC
Supports arts organisations, cultural groups, and artists in delivering inclusive and innovative creative projects that strengthen the social, community, and economic development of Stonnington. Grants are available for project funding and in-kind venue support.
Up to $20,000 & Venue Support
Closing 17 April 2025
Arts & Event Grants
Moonee Valley City Council - VIC
Funding available for arts projects, events, and festivals that benefit the Moonee Valley community. Open to First Peoples-led organisations, artists, businesses, community groups, and social enterprises. Commercial events can apply for limited funding.
Up to $10,000 for Arts Projects & Events
Accepting Applications
The Annie Greig Dance Scholarship
Arts Tasmania - TAS
Supports Tasmanian dancers aged 17-26 to travel nationally or internationally for professional development.
$27,500 Scholarship
Closing 2 June 2025
Individuals and Groups
Arts Tasmania - TAS
Supports individual artists and groups to realise creative activities.
Up to $30,000
Closing 2 June 2025
TAS Quick Response Grants
Regional Arts Fund - TAS
Offers support for regional Tasmanian artists and groups needing quick turnaround funding for professional development and projects.
$3,000 Individuals & $5,000 Groups
Closing 30 June 2025
Woden Quick Response Arts Activation
Tuggeranong Arts Centre - ACT
Funding available for ACT artists and collectives to activate public spaces in Woden through creative projects, including murals, performances, and interactive events.
Up to $5,000 Individuals | Up to $10,000 Groups
Closing 20 May 2025
Next Gen Arts Grants
Regional Arts WA - WA
Up to $5,000
Closing 22 April 2025
Local Activation Grant Program
City Of Perth - WA
Up to $20,000
Closing 3 April 2025
Quick Response Grants (Individuals)
Darwin Community Arts - NT
$1,500
Closing 31 May 2025
Quick Response Grants (Organisations and Groups)
Darwin Community Arts - NT
$3,000
Closing 31 May 2025
IAF Small Grants for Young and Emerging Artists
Independent Arts Foundation - SA
Funding for professional development or project grants for young and emerging South Australian artists across all art forms.
Up to $1,000 (individuals) | Up to $5,000 (groups)
Closing 1 May 2025
Artist Professional Development Grants
Country Arts SA - SA
Funding available to support artists and arts workers in regional and remote South Australia for professional development opportunities such as workshops, masterclasses, conferences, and mentorships. Covers travel, accommodation, and other related expenses.
Up to $2,000
Closing 30 June 2025
SA Quick Response Grants
Regional Arts Fund - SA
Provides fast-tracked funding for SA regional artists and organisations to support urgent opportunities and small-scale projects.
$3,000 Individuals & $5,000 Groups
Closing 30 June 2025
40 for 40 Grant
Nexus Arts - SA
A special grant celebrating Nexus Arts’ 40th anniversary, supporting innovative projects by artists from culturally diverse and First Nations backgrounds.
$1,000
Accepting Applications
Penguin Random House’s Write It Fellowship
Penguin Random House Australia - VIC
Aims to nurture new and diverse writing talent, with a 2025 focus on aspiring First Nations writers. Successful applicants receive funding, 12-month mentorship with PRH editors, and an opportunity to learn about the publishing industry.
$2,000 Writing Grant + Mentorship
Closing 14 April 2025
Creative Arts Fellowship
National Library of Australia - National
A fellowship for practising writers to develop creative work using or inspired by the National Library’s collections. The fellowship supports a 12-week residency and allows 24 months to complete the project.
$35,000
Closing 5 May 2026
Apply Here | [email protected]
SoundNSW Touring & Travel Fund
SoundNSW - NSW
This quick response funding program supports NSW contemporary music artists, acts, and music industry professionals.
Up to $5,000
Closing 28 November 2025
SoundNSW Contemporary Music Festival Viability Fund
SoundNSW - NSW
Provides funding to support existing large-scale contemporary music festivals in NSW.
Up to $500,000
Closing 30 April 2025
Contemporary Music Fund Grant Program
Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries - WA
Funding to support the growth and development of WA's contemporary music sector. Grants assist artists, businesses, and music projects in recording, touring, promotion, and professional development.
$5,000 Professional Development | $10,000 National | $15,000 International
Closing 5 June 2025
Targeted Development Grant
South Australian Film Corporation - SA
Supports the development of ambitious and original screen projects that can be produced and post-produced in South Australia.
Up to $20,000
Accepting Applications
Matched Market Development Grant
South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) - SA
Provides guaranteed matched funding to South Australian production companies with secured third-party development support from the market.
Up to $25,000
Accepting Applications
Screen Production Fund
South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) - SA
Supports the production of scripted and unscripted content for any screen, generating economic outcomes for the South Australian screen industry. Producers can receive up to 10% of South Australian production spend.
Accepting Applications
Screen Australia - Current Funding Opportunities
A Variey Of Screen Australia Funding Rounds and Initiatives Now Open.
BTL Next Step Program
Supports emerging below-the-line (BTL) practitioners with placements.
Closing 3 April 2025
Children's Television Drama Production
Funding for Australian children's scripted television content.
Closing 10 April 2025
Commissioned Program
Supports projects commissioned by a recognised broadcaster or platform.
Documentary Development
Funding for early-stage development of documentaries.
Feature Film Production
Funding for feature-length fiction film production.
Closing 10 April 2025
Feature Production Enhancement
Top-up production funding for eligible feature films.
First Nations Development
Supports First Nations-led screen story development.
Closing 8 May 2025
First Nations Internships
Provides on-the-job training for First Nations creatives.
First Nations Travel
Funding for First Nations practitioners to attend key events.
Games Festivals and Events
Supports events that celebrate and promote the Australian games industry.
General Television Drama Production April 2025
Production funding for scripted drama TV content.
Closing 10 April 2025
International Finance
Supports screen projects attracting international co-financing.
International Marketing Support – Festivals and Awards
Helps with costs of marketing at key international festivals.
International Pitching Forums and Talent Labs
Supports attendance at high-level international labs and markets.
Online Development
Development funding for original online content.
Online Production
Supports production of scripted online content.
P&A Plus
Supports print and advertising costs for film distribution.
Producer Program
Supports experienced producers to build sustainable businesses.
Closing 3 July 2025
Screen Industry Partnerships
Funding for partnerships that support skills development and inclusion.
Skills Development Fund
Funds industry-led training and development projects.
Closing 8 May 2025
Story Development – Generate
Funding for new and emerging storytellers to develop original screen stories.
Story Development – Premium
Supports established creatives to develop high-level projects.
Strategic Opportunities Fund
Flexible support for strategic projects aligned with industry growth.
Call-Outs
Dance (Lens) Festival 2025 - Official Selection EOI
Dancehouse - VIC
Submit your screendance works for consideration in the Official Selection of the Dance (Lens) Festival, featuring in-person and on-demand screenings, workshops, and public programs.
$250 Screening Fee
Closing 1 April 2025
Open Program Artist Registration
Ballarat International Foto Biennale - VIC
Register as an Open Program exhibitor at the Ballarat International Foto Biennale for the opportunity to showcase your work, gain exposure, and compete for cash prizes.
$450 Artist Registration ($360 student)
Closing 5 May 2025
General Auditions 2025
Queensland Theatre & La Boite - QLD
Queensland-based actors are invited to submit their applications for general auditions. Successful applicants will meet Programming and Artistic Teams from both companies.
Auditions Held: Wednesday 30 April – Friday 2 May 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Queer Play Festival 2025
The Butterfly Club - VIC
Showcase your one-act plays celebrating queer experiences. Open to soloists, duos, and small ensembles ready to share bold, authentic stories.
Closing 27 April 2025
2025–26 Exhibitions Call Out
Trocadero Projects - VIC
Proposals open for a diverse range of exhibition projects in any medium. Community-focused and underrepresented voices encouraged to apply.
Exhibition Opportunity
Closing 7 April 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
2025 Staging the World Program
National Theatre of Parramatta - NSW
Applications are open for the 2025 Staging the World program, an intensive skills development opportunity for artists of colour. Led by Azan Ahmed, this program runs from 23 June to 5 July 2025 at Riverside Theatres and offers mentorship, training, and an end-of-program performance as part of the Heartland Festival.
$900 Participation & Performance Fee
Closing 10 April 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Rainbow Exhibition 2026
Nillumbik Shire Council - VIC
Call for LGBTIQA+ creatives! Apply now for a solo or group exhibition at the Eltham Library Community Gallery as part of the Rainbow Exhibition 2026.
$5,000 Funding
Closing 9 May 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Sydney Craft Week 2025
Australian Design Centre - NSW
Open call for makers, galleries, and studios to participate in a city-wide festival celebrating the theme ‘material intelligence.’ The Festival will be held from 10 to 19 October 2025.
Exhibition and Workshop Opportunity
Closing 15 June 2025
Mural Commission - Portable Container Art Spaces
South Gippsland Shire Council - VIC
South Gippsland Shire Council seeks a mural artist to create a new work on their portable ArtCubes, with a $26,000 artist fee and mentorship opportunities for emerging artists.
$26,000 Artist Fee
Closing 7 April 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Somerset Public Art Commission EOI - Brisbane Valley Rail Trail
Somerset Regional Council - QLD
Somerset and SEQ artists invited to propose public artworks for permanent display along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail, with a focus on local heritage, culture, and landscapes.
$400,000 Public Art Commission
Closing 11 April 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Wyndham City’s Light Box Program
Wyndham City - VIC
Apply to exhibit your work in light boxes at Point Cook Library, Manor Lakes Library, and Arndell Park Community Centre.
$6,000 Commission & Liscense Fee
Closing 21 April 2025
Campbell Arcade Tenancies
Metro Tunnel - VIC
Eight shop fronts are available, ranging in size from approximately 12m2 to 22m2. The shopfronts can accommodate a range of business types, such as retail, art and culture and makers in the revitalised Campbell Arcade.
Tenancy Opportunity
Closing 6 April 2025
Celebratory Exterior Projection Commission - Chapel Off Chapel
City of Stonnington - VIC
To mark Chapel Off Chapel's 30th anniversary, the City of Stonnington seeks an experienced projection artist to develop a vibrant 4-minute looped projection celebrating this iconic venue.
Closing 1 April 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Dancer/Performer Call Out
DRILL Performance Company - TAS
DRILL’s Senior Company (ages 13–25) seeks performers for a collaboration with Tasmanian Youth Orchestra, exploring agency, personal decisions, and social change.
10am – 1pm | Saturday 5 April 2025
'CHILL' Exhibition - Exhibition Opportunity
Untether Gallery - VIC
Untether Gallery invites entries for its fourth group exhibition, exploring the theme ‘CHILL.’ The exhibition runs from 15 – 31 May 2025 and coincides with Creative Geelong’s May’d Arts Festival, attracting large crowds.
Entry Fee
Closing 1 May 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Tamworth Textile Triennial EOI
Tamworth Regional Gallery - National
EOIs for emerging and established artists to showcase textile-based artworks. The 6th Tamworth Textile Triennial will launch at Tamworth Regional Gallery in 2026, followed by a two-year national tour.
Closing 5 May 2025
Call For Exhibition Proposals
QCAD Galleries, Griffith University - Brisbane
Applications to exhibit at QCAD Galleries are open for the period July 2025 - March 2026.
Closing 1 April 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
ACMI + Artbank + MAF Commission
ACMI, Artbank & Melbourne Art Foundation - VIC
A commission supporting an artist or collaborative to create an innovative moving image work for exhibition at ACMI in 2026, with a preview at Melbourne Art Fair.
$60,000
Closing 7 April 2025
Curate – Arts Gen Public Art Commission
Arts Gen / Co-Health - VIC
Seeking three visual artists to collaborate on new artworks for a cohealth site in the City of Melbourne/Yarra and co-curate a community event. This initiative supports community health through arts and engagement.
Closing 4 April 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
2025 Melbourne Fringe Festival: Fringe Programmed Venues
Melbourne Fringe - VIC
The 2025 Melbourne Fringe Festival features two Fringe Programmed Venues: the Festival Hub at Trades Hall and a new location at Meat Market. With 16 venue options, artists can apply to present events in spaces ranging from small, intimate settings to high-production ballrooms and historic halls.
Closing 10 April 2025
Sydney Fringe Festival Artist Registration
Sydney Fringe Festival - NSW
Event Registration are now open for Sydney Fringe Festival 2025 running from 1 - 30 September 2025.
Closing 13 April 2025
Pride Month 2025 – EOI
Victorian Pride Centre - VIC
Seeking performances, workshops, screenings, and panel discussions to be part of Pride Month 2025. Events will take place throughout June in various spaces, including The Theatrette, The Forum, and The Rooftop.
Closing 15 April 2025
Incognito Art Show 2025 - National
Open to all artists, including international participants. Contribute three original, unsigned A5 artworks to be featured online and in-person.
Closing 14 April 2025
4A A4 – Fundraising Exhibition
4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art - NSW
Submit an A4-sized artwork to be part of 4A’s iconic, anonymously hung fundraising exhibition, returning after five years! All works are sold for $250, with artist names revealed only after purchase. All artists welcome – emerging, established, local or international.
Closing 9 May 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2025 - Call For Submissions
Sculpture by the Sea - NSW
Annual outdoor sculpture exhibition along the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk, featuring over 100 sculptures by artists worldwide. Awards and Subsidies:
Aqualand Sculpture Award - $70,000 (acquisitive)
Helen Lempriere Scholarships - $35,000 Senior - $30,000 Mid - $25,000 Emerging
Clitheroe Foundation Emerging Artist Mentorships -$15,000
Waverley Council Mayor’s Award - $10,000
Closing 6 April 2025
Pitch, Pleez! 2025
Melbourne Queer Film Festival - VIC
Seeking short film proposals from Australian LGBTQIA+ filmmakers for the Pitch, Pleez! competition. Open to fiction, documentary, or web series pilots. The winning pitch will receive $10,000 to fund the project, an All-In-Pass to MQFF, and a premiere screening at the festival’s Opening Night in November 2025.
$10,000 Funding
Closing April 7 2025
Commission EOI - Courtyard Artwork | Gungahlin Community And Youth Centre
Belconnen Arts Centre - National
Belco Arts invites expressions of interest from artists to develop a participative public art project resulting in a permanent outdoor artwork for Gungahlin’s community centre courtyard.
$26,060 + Super
Closing 6 April 2025
Commission EOI - Welcome Entry Statement | Gungahlin Community And Youth Centre
Belconnen Arts Centre - National
Belco Arts seeks an artist to develop a permanent entry statement artwork for the Gungahlin Community and Youth Centre, welcoming the public into the building.
$28,160 + Super
Closing 6 April 2025
Utility Box Art Opportunity
City of Melville - WA
Digital artists are invited to submit fresh artwork for printing on utility boxes in parks and reserves.
$500 Artist Fee
Closing 1 April 2025
Laneway Public Art Projects – EOI
City of Subiaco - WA
The City of Subiaco is seeking EOIs from artists for functional and aesthetic public artworks, such as lighting, seating, shade, or living plant-based art, for upcoming laneway upgrades.
Closing 1 June 2025
EOI - Light Box Lane Exhibition
Bass Coast Shire Council - VIC
Bass Coast Shire Council is now accepting EOIs for 6-month exhibitions at the Light Box Lane outdoor gallery in Wonthaggi. Artists, curators, collectives, and organisations from Bass Coast Shire and beyond are welcome.
Closing 27 April 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Pride Mural at Clive James Library & Service Centre
Georges River Council - NSW
Georges River Council seeks LGBTQIA+ artists/teams to create a mural design celebrating diversity, pride, and unity at Clive James Library and Service Centre.
$3,000 Budget
Closing 20 April 2025
Public Art Opportunity: Intergenerational Mural
Mornington Peninsula Shire - VIC
Mornington Peninsula Shire seeks a community artist to lead the creation of an intergenerational mural at Shed 11 Youth Hub. This collaborative project involves community members of all ages and aims to foster connection and self-expression.
Closing 13 April 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Public Art Commission - Civic Plaza Foyer
City of Palmerston - NT
The City of Palmerston seeks submissions from local artists to create vibrant public art for the Civic Plaza foyer.
$8,000 Budget
Closing 9 April 2025
Public Art Commission - Library Bulkhead
City of Palmerston - NT
City of Palmerston seeks innovative public art designs for the library bulkhead.
$8,000 Budget
Closing 9 April 2025
Makers Call Out – Newcastle Art Gallery
Newcastle Art Gallery - NSW
Seeking contemporary craft and design products for the gallery's reimagined retail space. Open to makers and designers of high-quality, Australian-produced, and sustainably minded goods.
Closing 6 April 2025
Artist Registrations - Inner West Art Fair 2025
Inner West Council - NSW
Apply to be part of the Inner West Art Fair, a platform for artists to showcase and sell their work to a diverse audience.
Artist Fee
Accepting Applications
Yarra Street Window Exhibition EOI
Arts and Culture Geelong - VIC
Emerging and established artists with ties to Greater Geelong are invited to exhibit in the Yarra Street Window Gallery.
$500 Artist Fee & Free Exhibition
Closing 7 April 2025
AFF 2025 Submissions Open
Adelaide Film Festival - SA
Submit your feature films, feature documentaries, series (single or multiple episodes), and short films for the 2025 festival. Entries are open to Australian and international filmmakers.
Closing 19 May 2025
Poppin’ Tags – A Pop-Up Exhibition
City of Port Adelaide Enfield - SA
Up to 10 local artists are invited to create artworks from materials sourced at PAE Op Shops for a touring pop-up exhibition.
$700 Material & Artist Fee
Closing 13 April 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Arts Organisation Fund 2025-26
City of Port Adelaide Enfield - SA
Support for Port Adelaide Enfield-based arts organisations to grow the local creative ecology, offering annual or triennial funding up to $40,000 per year.
$40,000
Closing 28 April 2025
2026 Gallery Exhibition Call Out
Tuggeranong Arts Centre - ACT
Invites emerging and mid-career artists, curators, and groups to apply for the 2026 exhibition program, offering financial support and exhibition opportunities.
$1,000 - Solo Exhibitions & $2,500 - Group Exhibitions
Closing 30 April 2025
Wish You Were Here Postcard Exhibition
Tuggeranong Arts Centre - ACT
Invites artists to create postcard-sized artworks reflecting the Tuggeranong Valley's landscape and environment, celebrating what makes it special for those who live or work in Canberra’s south.
Closing 20 May 2025
MAP mima Summer Commission - EOI
Lake Macquarie City Council - NSW
Inviting artists to submit immersive and interactive projections for its 360° space. This commission encourages experimentation with projection, light, and sound.
Closing 4 June 2025
Stories in All Spaces – Literary Trail 2025
Writing WA - WA
Seeking four local authors with performance experience to present flash fiction or poetry pieces exploring the history of a heritage building or landmark near the State Library of WA. Selected works will be performed at The Walls Have Stories event on 4 May 2025 as part of the Australian Heritage Festival.
Closing 7 April 2025
E-Waste: Exhibition Call Out
Cardinia Shire Council - VIC
Cardinia Cultural Centre seeks applications from emerging and established artists exploring themes and materials related to e-waste.
$5,000
Closing 1 May 2025
ACE Annual Studio Program
ACE - SA
Year-long professional development opportunity with rent-free CBD-based studios, curatorial mentorship, and exposure to Australian and international curators.
Closing 7 April 2025
AHE Alchemy Emerging Artist Program
Australian Haydn Ensemble - NSW
The AHE Alchemy program invites early-career musicians to perform on period instruments alongside AHE players. This annual initiative includes mentoring, hands-on experience, and performance opportunities in Sydney and regional NSW.
Closing 30 April 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
BIGSOUND 2025 - National
Calling all emerging and established music artists! Join one of the world’s largest music showcases and connect with industry leaders from around the globe.
Closing 9 April 2025
Awards & Prizes
Australian Fibre Art Award 2025
ArtWear Publications - NSW
The Australian Fibre Art Award is a biennial, juried, non-acquisitive competition for contemporary fibre artists in Australia.
$2,000 Prize
Closing 30 June 2025
Apply Here | Lynda - [email protected]
Emerging Artist Award 2025
fortyfivedownstairs - VIC
This award offers early-career artists an opportunity to showcase their work and gain professional recognition. This award highlights the exploration of the natural and built environment, familial relationships, and identity.
$3,000 Prize Pool
Closing 19 May 2025
Girra: Fraser Coast National Art Prize
Hervey Bay Regional Gallery - QLD
A acquisitive prize inviting artists across Australia to explore the intersection of people, place, and the environment.
$25,000 Major Prize
Closing 5 May 2025
Queensland Literary Awards 2025
State Library of Queensland - National
Celebrating outstanding Australian authors, the Queensland Literary Awards 2025 offers a prize pool across categories for published books, development awards, and unpublished manuscripts.
$261,000 Prize Pool
Closing 22 April 2025
2025 Fogarty Literary Award
Fremantle Press - WA
Open to Western Australian writers aged 18 to 35, this award celebrates emerging talent in fiction and narrative non-fiction.
Closing 18 April 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Mini Series Art Prize 2025
Corner Store Gallery - NSW
Artists across Australia are invited to submit a cohesive three-piece series in any medium (excluding video) for judging by a panel of experts. The winner will receive a solo exhibition at The Corner Store Gallery in 2026. Two Highly Commended awards will also be awarded an online exhibition in 2026 each, and be invited to become part of their stable.
$500 Prize & Solo Exhibition
Closing 27 June 2025
Mullins Conceptual Photography Prize
Muswellbrook Regional Arts Centre - National
Enter the Mullins Conceptual Photography Prize 2025 for a chance to win a cash prize and have your work acquired by the Muswellbrook Shire Art Collection.
$30,000 Acquisitive Prize
Closing 13 June 2025
Australian Life Photography Competition
City of Sydney - National
Australian Life is a free-to-enter competition showcasing amateur and professional photographers’ perspectives on Australia. Thirty finalists will be selected and their works displayed in an outdoor exhibition at Circular Quay, Sydney.
$12,000 Prize Pool
Closing 2 April 2025
Emerging Voices Competition 2025
Griffith Review - National
Seeking original fiction and creative non-fiction submissions from emerging unpublished Australian writers. Up to four winning entries will share prize pool and be published in Griffith Review.
$20,000 Prize Pool
Closing 7 April 2025
Lennox St Art Award 2025
Lennox St. Gallery - VIC
A national art award celebrating contemporary visual art, open to Australian artists under 35. Accepting original paintings and works on paper created within the last 12 months. Finalists will exhibit their work, with opportunities for sales and promotion.
$20,000 Major Prize & $5,000 People’s Choice
Closing 4 May 2024
2025 Fremantle Arts Centre Print Award
Fremantle Arts Centre - WA
Australia’s most prestigious and longest-running print award, offering prizes across three categories.
$30,000 Total Prize Pool
Closing 2 June 2025
Olive Cotton Award for Photographic Portraiture
Tweed Regional Gallery - NSW
A prestigious biennial award recognizing excellence in photographic portraiture, held in memory of renowned photographer Olive Cotton. Open to photographers across Australia.
$20,000 Prize
Closing 13 May 2025
MAKE Award 2025 – Biennial Prize for Innovation in Australian Craft and Design
MAKE Award - National
Australia’s non-acquisitive prize for craft and design, open to designer/makers working in ceramics, glass, woodwork, metalwork, textiles, and jewellery, with a focus on innovation.
$45,000 Prize Pool | National Exhibition: Oct–Nov 2025
Closing 5 May 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Waverley Art Prize 2025
Waverley Woollahra Art School - NSW
An annual art prize open to painting, drawing, print, and mixed media. Prizes include acquisitive and non-acquisitive awards.
$15,000 Open Prize | $2,000 Mayor | $1,500 Local | $500 People’s Choice
Closing 11 May 2025
Maquette: Sculpture Award 2025
McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery - VIC
Acquisitive award for an original maquette sculpture, supported by Rick Amor. The winning work will become part of the McClelland collection. Open to sculptors across Australia.
$20,000 Acquisitive Prize
Closing 27 June 2025
Best In Show – Australian Photographic Dog Prize
David Roche Gallery - National
Invites amateur and professional photographers to enter a favourite dog photo for a chance to win. Selected finalists will be exhibited in Adelaide at David Roche Gallery.
$5,000 First Prize | $500 Young Photographer | $500 People’s Choice
Closing 19 May 2025
Sunshine Coast National Art Prize 2025
Sunshine Coast Council - QLD
A prestigious national art prize with finalists exhibiting at Caloundra Regional Art Gallery. Open to Australian artists working in any medium.
$25,000 Major Prize | $5,000 Highly Commended | $2,500 People’s Choice | $5,000 Artist’s Residency
Closing 11 May 2025
Brisbane Portrait Prize 2025
Brisbane Portrait Prize – QLD
An exciting opportunity for artists to submit works for the prestigious Brisbane Portrait Prize, celebrating portraiture in all its forms.
Various Prizes
Closing 30 April 2025
Paddington Art Prize 2025
Paddington Art Prize - NSW
A national acquisitive prize awarded annually for a painting inspired by the Australian landscape. The prize encourages contemporary interpretations of landscapes.
Closing 10 August 2025
Remagine Art Prize 2025
Hornsby Shire Council - NSW
An environmental art prize promoting awareness of waste and consumption.
$11,000
Closing 1 May 2025
All Connections to Unley Art Prize
City of Unley - SA
Prize for South Australian artists exploring their connection to Unley.
$5,000 Prize + $500 Elected Members Choice Award
Closing 11 April 2025
Bacchus Marsh Rotary Art Prize
Bacchus Marsh - VIC
The Bacchus Marsh Rotary Art Prize offers aprize pool across 10 categories, including two Acquisitive Awards.
$12,000 Prize Pool
Closing 26 May 2025
HABITAT: An Open Printmaking Exhibition
Belco Arts Centre
Printmakers from throughout Australia are invited to respond to the theme of what HABITAT means to them in this open exhibition.
$500 People’s Choice Award
Closing 7 April 2025
Georges River Art Prize 2025
Georges River Council
Entries are open for the biennial Georges River Art Prize across various categories, including painting, sculpture, and youth.
Closing 4 April 2025
Chapel Hill Horizons Art Prize
Chapel Hill - SA
An acquisitive art prize celebrating the McLaren Vale landscape and its future vision. Open to South Australian artists.
$5,000 Prize
Closing 13 July 2025
RSASA Biennial Abstract Prize 2025
Royal South Australian Society of Arts - SA
A prize dedicated to non-representational abstract art, open to local and interstate artists.
$10,000 Prize Pool
Closing 17 April 2025
Residencies
Artist Retreat
Takeawei - VIC
Inviting artists working across visual arts and creative writing to apply for a funded 2-5 day solo retreat at Sun Set BnB, Jan Juc. This retreat offers a tranquil space designed for relaxation, creative rejuvenation, and inspiration.
$1500 Funded Residency
Closing 31 March 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Studio Opportunity for Disabled Artists
Fremantle Arts Centre - WA
A free, accessible studio for disabled artists and those with lived experience of disability. Artists can use the space daily, and only need to cover their own art supplies.
Free Studio Space
Closing 11 April 2025
uNCOILEd eXposed Residency
AUSTI. Dance and Physical Theatre - NSW
AUSTI. invites proposals from emerging and mid-career choreographers, aged 18 and over, for their uNCOILEd eXposed 2025 residency.
$1000
Closing 31 March 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
ACE x Firstdraft Short-Term Residency
ACE - SA
Residency at ACE in Adelaide, culminating in a solo exhibition at Firstdraft in Sydney.
Closing 7 April 2025
Abbotsford Convent Studio Residency Program
Abbotsford Convent - VIC
A residency opportunity for artists to develop new work with time, space, and support in a national-heritage-listed setting. Includes two residency streams: The Maggie Maguire Residency (for early-career artists) and the ACF Studio Residency (for visual and performance artists).
$7,000 Honorarium
Closing 20 April 2025
The Hit Factory – Cross-Cultural Music Residency
Sacred Currents - NSW
A groundbreaking music residency uniting artists to experiment, collaborate, and fuse global sounds across genres and cultures. Residency Dates:
– South Coast: 8–11 May 2025
– Western Sydney: 5–8 June 2025
Closing 1 April 2025
Mill Cabin Artist in Residence 2025
Mill Cabin - NSW
Offering a self-directed, 6-night residency in September 2025 for Australian artists working in Fine Art, Ceramics, Textiles, or Sculpture. Provides time and space for contemplation and creation in a secluded sub-alpine bush setting near Jindabyne.
Closing 30 April 2025
Artists in Residence Program | July 2025 – June 2026
Woollahra Gallery - NSW
The Artist in Residence Program offers artists one of two non-residential studio spaces over four-month periods in a historic harbourside cultural space.
Closing 6 April 2025
Magnify: Artists in Residence
Kingston Arts - VIC
Kingston Arts invites artists of all skill levels and backgrounds to apply for a three-month residency. Residents receive rent-free studio space, a $1,500 stipend, and opportunities for community networking and professional development.
$1,500 Stipend
Closing 13 April 2025
Artspace Studio Program 2025
Artspace - NSW
Offering five two-year residencies and four one-year residencies for artists across all generations, career stages, and art forms. The program provides studio space, support, professional development, and national and international networking opportunities.
Closing 2 April 2025
2025 Yarra Youth Services Artist in Residence
City of Yarra - VIC
A 12-month residency for emerging artists aged 20-25, offering dedicated studio space, mentorship, and paid experience facilitating visual arts workshops for young people. The program includes professional development support and an end-of-residency group exhibition.
Open to artists working in all creative mediums who have a strong connection to the City of Yarra.
Paid Workshop Facilitation at NAVA Rates
Closing 13 April 2025
2026 Funded Residency Program
The Farm Margaret River - WA
A leading arts residency in Western Australia supporting artists to develop site-responsive work in a unique regional setting.
$7,500 + Accommodation + Project Support
Closing 2 June 2025
Varuna Residential Fellowships
Varuna, The National Writers' House - NSW
Provides two to three weeks of uninterrupted writing time, full board, a private studio, and a one-hour mentorship session.
Closing 5 May 2025
Blue Studio Residency
Blue Studio - SA
Residency program open to Australian ceramic artists of all skill levels, with seasonal opportunities for creative exploration.
Accepting Applications
Multi-Arts Residency Program
Cairns Regional Council - QLD
Residencies offer space and resources for artists to focus on creative exploration, develop new work, and engage with the cultural, environmental, and social fabric of Cairns.
Grants Available
KYD Writing Mentors Program 2025
Kill Your Darlings
A structured editorial mentorship program supporting early-career writers in developing a long-form work of fiction or non-fiction. Participants work with a mentor of their choice over five months (July–November 2025). Open to writers across Australia.
Closing 6 April 2025
Carriage Studios Artist Residency
Carriage Studios - VIC
Offers 3-day artist residencies for artists and producers with studio is fully equipped for production, mixing, mastering, and overdub recording, providing high-quality audio interfaces, microphones, instruments, and monitoring.
In-kind Studio Access
Accepting Applications
2026 WFF Rome Residency
William Fletcher Foundation - NSW
A three-month residency in Rome for emerging and mid-career Australian artists, including accommodation, studio space, a stipend, and an exhibition opportunity.
$30,000
Closing 30 June 2025
Professional Development
Inclusive Creative Practice - Professional Development
Restless Dance Theatre - SA
A professional development session focused on creating accessible and inclusive creative spaces for dance artists.
10am – 5pm | 13 April 2025
Apply Here | Contact [email protected]
Biophilic Art Lab
City of Melville - WA
A four-day immersive professional development lab for visual artists with a passion for the natural world and experience in public art. This program explores the integration of art and ecology to benefit various species within our environment.
Professional development opportunity
Closing 7 April 2025
National Studio 2025
Australian Theatre for Young People - National
ATYP’s rural residency program for 20 emerging writers, featuring playwriting masterclasses and the chance to create a short stage piece. Hosted at Bundanon.
Flights, Accomodation, Meals & Mentorship Included
Closing 28 April 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Australian Composers School
Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra - National
The Australian Composers School is a two-year pre-professional training program for experienced orchestral composers. Participants work with leading composers and the TSO to develop their skills and prepare for a professional orchestral career.
Closing 17 April 2025
Creative Control Arts Incubator
City of Gold Coast - QLD
A business-skills training series designed for artists and changemakers. Attend in-person workshops to boost your business acumen.
Apply Here | [email protected]
Critics Campus 2025
Melbourne International Film Festival - VIC
Critics Campus is a week-long, intensive program for emerging Australian screen critics, featuring workshops, mentoring, and access to festival screenings and events.
Professional development opportunity
Closing 19 May 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Deaf and Disability Arts Grant Writing Workshops
Arts South Australia - SA
In-person and online workshops to help disabled artists prepare for the next grant round.
In-person: 8 April 2025, 4:30–5:30 PM
Online: 29 April 2025, 12:30–1:30 PM
Apply Here | [email protected]
Create Exchange Webinar Program
Create NSW – NSW/Online
A webinar series featuring artists and industry experts covering essential business topics like contracts, copyrights, and grant writing.
February - April 2025
Mental Health First Aid Training for Creative Industries
The Hey Mate Project - National
A training program designed for professionals in art, design, media, and entertainment to develop essential mental health support skills. The program aims to promote well-being, reduce stigma, and empower creative industry communities to manage mental health challenges effectively.
Flying Arts Opportunities
Flying Arts - QLD
A series of workshops and webinars designed to expand artists' skills, including AI for creatives, video poetry, ceramics, and immersive experiences.
Running February - June 2025
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