Artist Opportunities | March 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
Protostars Microgrant 2025
Blackbird Foundation - National
A microgrant program supporting young creatives (ages 18-25) in Australia and New Zealand to develop passion projects. Selected recipients receive funding upfront and join an 8-week program with a cohort for peer support and project development.
$1,000 (30 Grants Available)
Closing 5 March 2025
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
Creative Grants
City of Sydney – NSW
Supports projects that contribute to Sydney’s cultural life, increase creative participation, enliven public spaces, and strengthen the creative industries. Grants are available for financial and in-kind support, including venue hire and street banners.
$10,000 - $50,000
Closing 11 March 2025
Arts and Events Grants 2025
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
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
Arts Grants
Hume City Council – VIC
Assists local artists and creative practitioners to improve their practice capability and economic viability, helping to create more visible and accessible arts and cultural practice in Hume.
$3,000 - $20,000
Closing 11 March 2025
First Nations Commissioning Fund
Arts Queensland – QLD
Supports the development and presentation of new arts and cultural work and programs by individual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and arts workers, collectives and organisations.
Up to $70,000 (12 Months)
Closing 17 March 2025
Aboriginal Arts Program
Arts Tasmania – TAS
Supports Tasmanian Aboriginal people to share their culture, stories and heritage through traditional and non-traditional arts and cultural activities.
$40,000
Closing 17 March 2025
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
Artsbridge
Arts Tasmania - TAS
Supports attendance at local, national, and international opportunities or bringing professionals to Tasmania.
Funding Varies
Closing 17 March 2025
Individuals and Groups
Arts Tasmania - TAS
Supports individual artists and groups to realise creative activities.
Up to $30,000
Closing 2 June 2025
Regional Arts Touring Round 2
Arts and Cultural Funding Program - NSW
Funding available for individual artists, arts and cultural workers, and organisations touring arts and cultural work across regional NSW.
$5,000 - $120,000
Closing 17 March 2025
Creative Industries - Connectivity
Arts and Cultural Funding Program - NSW
Funding for new collaborative opportunities between the arts and cultural sector and the creative industries.
$30,000 - $50,000
Closing 17 March 2025
Destination Event Attraction Program
Frankston City Council - VIC
Funding available for organisers to deliver high-quality festivals and events that enhance Frankston’s status as a Creative Destination.
$250,000 Total Funding Pool
Closing 16 March 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
2025 Creative Grant Program
North Sydney Council - NSW
Funding for local artists to develop their practice or bring inspiring projects to the community.
Closing 31 March 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
Creative Engine Launchpad
Geelong Arts Centre - VIC
Applications are open for artists ready to rehearse, test, and present new work in a professional theatre setting.
Closing 10 March 2025
Regional Arts Fund Project Grant
Regional Arts WA - WA
Up to $30,000
Closing 17 March 2025
Quick Response Grants
Regional Arts WA - WA
$3,000 Individuals & $5,000 Organisations
Accepting Applications
Next Gen Arts Grants
Regional Arts WA - WA
Up to $5,000
Closing 22 April 2025
Next Gen Arts Fellowships
Regional Arts Australia - WA
$8,000
Closing 19 March 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
Create Grants
Copyright Agency
Living allowance for Australian creative writers and visual artists at key career stages.
$20,000
Closing 3 March 2025
Visual Arts General Grant Program
Gordon Darling Foundation
Funding Scope Varies
Closing 30 May 2025
Arts Fund Grants
American Australian Association - Australia & America
Up to $5,000 (USD)
Closing 31 March 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
Creative Industry Grants
City of Port Adelaide Enfield - SA
Funding to support artists, creatives, and organisations in delivering projects that enhance the cultural vibrancy of the region.
Up to $5,000
Closing 31 March 2025
Small Grants Program
Pride Foundation
$1,000
Closing 14 April 2025
Local Activation Grant Program
City Of Perth - WA
Up to $20,000
Closing 3 April 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
Regional Arts Development Fund
Sunshine Coast Council - QLD
Arts Projects / Major Project $15,000 & Small Grants $3,000
Artist Development / Small Grants $3,000
Closing 31 March 2025
Regional Museums Grants Program
Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory - NT
Supports regional museums, galleries, and cultural centres in the Northern Territory to develop, conserve, preserve, or exhibit cultural heritage.
Up to $40,000
Closing 30 March 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
QLD Regional Arts Project Grants
Regional Arts Fund - QLD
Provides funding for artists, groups, and communities in regional QLD to support arts projects that contribute to community engagement, creative development, and regional arts practices.
Up to $30,000
Closing 14 March 2025
SA Regional Arts Project Grants
Regional Arts Fund - SA
Supports artists, arts groups, and regional communities to develop creative projects that foster engagement and cultural development in SA.
Up to $30,000
Closing 20 March 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
VIC Regional Arts Project Grants
Regional Arts Fund - VIC
Provides support for regional artists and arts organisations in Victoria to develop and deliver creative projects that engage local communities.
Up to $30,000
Closing 13 March 2025
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
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
2025 Artlab Editorial Fellowship
Hyundai Artlab - International
Open to two art writers at any career stage worldwide, this fellowship supports the production of three articles throughout 2025.
$10,000 Funding + 1:1 Mentorship
Closing 3 March 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
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
Pina Bausch Fellowship for Dance and Performance
Pina Bausch Foundation – International
A fellowship providing support for dance and performance artists to develop their practice.
€2,500 (Monthly Allowance)
Closing 31 March 2025
Amor Residency & Baldessin Press Studio Fellowship
State Library Victoria - VIC
$5,000 + Development
This fellowship offers artists the opportunity to explore new creative ideas with funding and studio space at the Baldessin Press Studio.
Closing 21 March 2025
Climate Futures Artist Fellowship
State Library Victoria - VIC
$15,000 + Development
The Climate Futures Artist Fellowship offers funding and a platform for artists to create new work focused on climate change, sustainability, and environmental issues.
Closing 21 March 2025
Creative Fellowships
State Library Victoria - VIC
$15,000 + Development
The Creative Fellowships support individuals from diverse creative fields to explore new projects, foster innovative ideas, and engage with the Library’s rich collection.
Closing 21 March 2025
Georges Mora Fellowship
State Library Victoria - VIC
$10,000 + Development
The Georges Mora Fellowship provides financial support and resources for artists to explore new creative projects and research.
Closing 21 March 2025
Kerri Hall Fellowship - Performing Arts
State Library Victoria - VIC
$15,000 + Development
The Kerri Hall Fellowship supports a performing artist to create new work with an emphasis on contemporary Australian culture and performance.
Closing 21 March 2025
Marion Orme-Page Regional Creative Fellowships
State Library Victoria - VIC
$15,000 + Development
The Marion Orme-Page Regional Creative Fellowships support regional Victorian artists with the opportunity to create new works, research, and engage with the library's extensive collection.
Closing 21 March 2025
Children’s Storytelling and Literature Fellowship
State Library Victoria - VIC
$15,000 + Development
This fellowship supports artists and writers working in children's storytelling and literature, providing them with the opportunity to create new works and engage with the Library's resources.
Closing 21 March 2025
Berry Family Fellowship
State Library Victoria - VIC
$15,000 + Development
The Berry Family Fellowship offers financial support to researchers and creative practitioners to explore significant aspects of Australian culture, history, and literature.
Closing 21 March 2025
The Norma Bull Portraiture Scholarship
Norma Bull Bequest - VIC
$5,000
Closing 31 March 2025
Queensland Writers Centre Fellowships
Varuna, the National Writers' House - QLD
The two-week residency includes travel costs, manuscript consultation, and full board/accommodation.
Closing 4 March 2025
International Lamplight Online Fellowship - Ireland
Varuna, the National Writers' House - International
This two-week online fellowship offers published fiction writers from Australia and Ireland the chance to receive mentorship, participate in professional networking, and engage with industry leaders.
Closing 17 March 2025
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
SoundNSW Contemporary Music Development Grants
SoundNSW - New South Wales provides funding for artists and acts with an existing body of work in contemporary music. Grants support career sustainability through creation, recording, and promotion of new and original contemporary music.
Up to $30,000
Closing 10 March 2025
Music Australia Contemporary Music Touring Program
Music Australia - National
Support for national tours by musicians performing original contemporary music.
$5,000 - $50,000
Closing 4 March 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
Festivals Australia
Australian Government – National
Regional artists, arts workers, and organisations can apply for arts and cultural projects that encourage community participation and audience engagement from people living in regional and remote communities in a festival or significant one-off community celebration.
Closing 18 March 2025
Call-Outs
Hero Apartment Building Public Art Commission
City of Melbourne & Hero Apartment Building Owners Corporation - VIC
EOIs are open for a new large-scale public artwork on the Russell Street frontage of the Hero Apartment Building. Shortlisted artists will receive funding to develop proposals, with one final artist commissioned to create the work.
$1,000 Shortlisted & $5,000 Finalist
Closing 11 March 2025
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
Out of Bounds 2025 – Choreographic Platform
Dancehouse & Lucy Guerin - VIC
An opportunity for Victorian dance artists to present works in progress in a supportive environment. This platform fosters experimentation and risk-taking, allowing artists to share new work with audiences, peers, and fellow artists.
Performance Opportunity | 3-4 May 2025
Closing 12 March 2025
Dancenorth 2025 Secondment Program
Dancenorth Australia - QLD
A free 5-day immersive program for 50 emerging dance artists from Australia and New Zealand. Participants will engage in movement methodologies, skills training, creative workshops, and environmental responsive sessions led by Dancenorth’s Artistic Team. Held in Townsville, this program offers a transformative experience in contemporary dance practice.
Free Program (Personal Expenses Not Covered)
Closing 10 March 2025
2025 Exhibitions EOI
KC Gallery by Kindred Cameras - VIC
KC Gallery is seeking expressions of interest from artists, curators, and collectives for their 2025 exhibition calendar in Melbourne.
Closing 16 February 2025
Caroline Springs Station Transporting Arts EOI
Melton City Council - VIC
Submissions for artwork installation at Caroline Springs Station as part of the Transporting Arts Pilot Program. The selected artwork will be digitally printed on ACM panels with protective anti-graffiti film.
$4,000
Closing 28 March 2025
Ironbark Fields Mural - Expression of Interest
Wyndham City Council - VIC
Wyndham City Council invites artists to submit an expression of interest to have their artwork displayed at Ironbark Fields. Bunurong and other First Nations artists are strongly encouraged to apply.
$2,000 Shortlisted | $15,000 Finalist
Closing 17 March 2025
Expression of Interest – Major Public Artwork (Design Only)
Alice Springs Town Council - NT
Alice Springs Town Council invites professional artists and artist teams to submit EOIs for the design of a major public artwork reflecting the town’s culture, history, and natural beauty.
$5,000 - $7,000 Concept Artist Fee | $82,000 Budget
Closing 5 March 2025
Ipswich Public Art Commissions
Ipswich City Council - QLD
Accepting public art commission proposals of various scales, open to emerging and established artists.
$35,000 – $650,000 Budget
Closing 10 March 2025
Creative Hobart Opportunities
City of Hobart - TAS
Soapbox Billboards - Writing and image-based artwork.
The Loop - Moving digital art program.
Traffic Signal Box & Urban Art Walls - Film and painting opportunities.
Laneway Public Art Projects – Expression of Interest
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
Wish You Were Here | Postcard Exhibition Callout
Tuggeranong Arts Centre - ACT
Artists are invited to submit postcard-sized artworks reflecting on the Tuggeranong Valley—its landscape, environment, and what makes it special.
Closing 20 May 2025
Burwood Banners Program – Artist Commission
Burwood Council - NSW
Seeking a First Nations artist and a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) artist to co-design new artwork for the Burwood Banner Program. The commissioned work will foster cultural connection and be displayed across Burwood’s streets for three years.
$12,000
Closing 5 March 2025
LGBTIQA+ Memorial Commission
City of Yarra - VIC
EOI are open for artists to create a permanent memorial at Collingwood Town Hall Park, recognising LGBTIQA+ community members lost to suicide. Victorian artists identifying as LGBTIQA+ and experienced in public art are encouraged to apply.
$350,000 Project Budget
Closing 11 March 2025
City of Whittlesea Public Art Opportunities
City of Whittlesea - VIC
Expressions of interest are open for various public art projects, including murals, facade artworks, and temporary projections to add to community spaces.
West Wollert Community Centre Facade Artwork – Closing 21 March 2025
Walking Thomastown Church Projection – Closing 28 March 2025
Murnong Community Centre Internal Mural – Closing 4 April 2025
Electricity Box Artwork – Ongoing Opportunity
New Ideas Lab 2025
ArtPlay - VIC
A creative development program supporting artists to co-create new work with children and families. Open to artists of all disciplines with a passion for engaging young audiences. Selected projects receive funding, venue space, mentorship, and industry exposure.
Up to $20,000
Closing 17 March 2025
Exhibit at Ladder Art Space – 2025 & 2026
Ladder Art Space - VIC
Open to established and emerging artists, as well as curators, working across all mediums for solo or group exhibitions.
Accepting Applications
Yarra Street Window Gallery – EOIs
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
Exhibition Callout: July - December 2025
Off the Kerb Gallery - VIC
Off the Kerb Gallery is seeking submissions from artists working across all visual and sound media.
Accepting Applications
Exhibit at Melbourne Design Week
Brunswick Street Gallery - VIC
Seeking artists, designers, craftspeople, collectives, and curators to exhibit during Melbourne Design Week. This opportunity is open to those accepted as part of the MDW programming, as well as complementary proposals.
Closing 3 March 2025
Apply: [email protected]
SAM Open 2025
Shepparton Art Museum - VIC
An annual open-call group exhibition for artists in the Goulburn Valley and Hume regions. No theme — artists are invited to submit an original work in any medium, either new or created within the last 24 months.
Opens 1 March 2025
Onkaparinga Mural Artist Opportunities
City of Onkaparinga - SA
Seeking mural artists for two amenities block projects in Old Reynella and Old Noarlunga as part of a larger park upgrade initiative.
$500 Concept Fee | $5,000 Total Commission
Closing 19 March 2025
Brimbank Exhibition Program 2025-26
Creative Brimbank - VIC
Seeking exhibition proposals from established and emerging artists, collectives, and organisations across various visual arts practices for exhibitions running from late 2025 to late 2026.
Closing 1 April 2025
Cut and Composed Exhibition – Call for Collage Artists
West End Art Space - VIC
Seeking collage artists for the upcoming Cut and Composed exhibition. Open to artists of all levels. Applicants must submit a CV, Artist Bio, and images of at least three works.
Closing 10 March 2025
Machine Hall M.PWR Series EOI
Machine Hall - NSW
Open to musicians, performers, art collectives, aerial acrobats, chefs, dance groups, event producers, fashion designers, and other creative practitioners looking to present their work.
In-kind Venue Hire
Closing 10 March 2025
Indie-Mill 2025
Windmill Theatre Co - SA
A paid opportunity for independent theatre makers to pitch, develop, and present a new concept for young audiences. Four teams of up to six artists will take part in a two-week creative development period, supported by Windmill Theatre Company’s resources.
$1,500/Week Artist Fee | Props and Costume Budget | Studio Space & Production Support
Closing 11 March 2025
MELT Artist Registration
MELT Festival – QLD
An opportunity for artists to register for the MELT Festival, celebrating LGBTQIA+ arts and culture with performances, exhibitions, and events.
Closing 31 March 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
Montsalvat Exhibitions 2025
Montsalvat - VIC
Montsalvat invites creatives to submit Expressions of Interest for the 2025 July - December exhibition program.
Closing 19 March 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
Exhibit / July - Dec 2025
No Vacancy Gallery - VIC
No Vacancy Gallery is accepting applications for solo and group exhibitions, performances, and large-scale projects in 2025. For visual artists, curators, designers, and more, offering a flexible and supportive platform.
Closing 6 March 2025
MAP mima Summer Commission | EOI open
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
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
Erin Thomas Regional Playwrights Fund
Australian Plays Transform - National
Supports emerging regional playwrights in Australia through mentorship with experienced dramaturgs and a travel bursary to connect with the broader theatre industry.
$2,000
Closing 16 March 2025
Exhibit at Bundoora Homestead Art Centre
Darebin City Council - VIC
Bundoora Homestead Art Centre invites proposals for solo and group exhibitions or creative projects for 2025-2026. The call encourages works that engage with contemporary issues, materials, or methods, and are relevant to the Darebin community.
$1,000 - Individual & $3,000 - Group
Closing 13 March 2025
Utility Box Art Project
City of Melville - WA
Seeking digital artists to create artwork for printing on utility boxes in parks and reserves across the city.
$500 Artist Fee
Closing 1 April 2025
Reconciliation Week 2025 Exhibition Call Out
Cardinia Shire Council - VIC
Cardinia Shire Council invites First Nations artists to submit expressions of interest for an exhibition during Reconciliation Week 2025. The exhibition will focus on local land connections, with a preference for artists connected to Bunurong and Wurundjeri country.
$5,000
Closing 24 March 2025
South Australia Living Artist Festival 2025 - EOI
SALA Festival - SA
South Australian visual artists can express interest in presenting at Slide Night, leading workshops, or guiding art tours.
Accepting Applications
Wildlife Exhibition SALA 2025
Pepper Street Arts Centre - SA
Calling for 2D and 3D works exploring the theme of 'wildlife' for the SALA 2025 exhibition.
Closing 15 April 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
Porter Street Commission
ACE - SA
This commission provides funding for the creation of new work to be exhibited at ACE.
$20,000
Closing 29 May 2025
Awards & Prizes
The Urbach Prize and Scholarship
Shepparton Art Museum - VIC
Prize and scholarship for Victorian artists exploring Australian landscapes, providing financial support and studio space.
$5,000 Prize + $5,000 Scholarship
Closing 3 March 2025
Lennox St. Gallery 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
Head On Photo Awards 2025 – Submissions Open
Head On Photo Festival - NSW
Photographers worldwide are invited to submit their best work to the prestigious Head On Photo Awards. Open to all styles and genres, the competition provides a platform for emerging and established photographers to showcase their talent and gain industry recognition.
Closing 23 March 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
St Columba’s Art Prize 2025
St Columba’s College - NSW
An annual art prize showcasing Australian artists and celebrating creativity. Open to submissions in painting, sculpture, drawing, ceramics, textiles, and printmaking.
$11,000 Prize Pool
Closing 7 March 2025
Gallipoli Art Prize 2025
Gallipoli Memorial Club - NSW
Acquisitional art prize awarded to the artist who best depicts the spirit of the Gallipoli Campaign.
$20,000 Prize
Closing 12 March 2025
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
Omnia Art Prize 2025
Omnia Art Prize - VIC
A prestigious art prize open to Australian artists across all mediums, including small sculptures. Selected artists will exhibit their works and have the opportunity to sell them both in-person and online.
$15,000 Main Prize | $5,000 Small Sculpture | $1,000 People’s Choice | $500 Student Choice
Closing 14 March 2025
2025 Burwood Art Prize
Burwood Council - NSW
A major art prize celebrating cultural narratives and perspectives, open to Sydney-based artists working in painting, drawing, photography, video, sculpture, and more.
$20,000 Main Prize | $25,000 total prize pool
Closing 14 March 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
Milburn Art Prize 2025
Brisbane Institute of Art - QLD
A national art prize open to Australian artists submitting 2D works, honoring Paul Milburn’s legacy.
$10,000 First Prize | $5,000 Minor Prize
Closing 31 March 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
Lethbridge Landscape Prize 2025
Lethbridge Gallery - QLD
Celebrating artistic interpretations of the Australian landscape, with all mediums welcome, including digital and video. A new Residency Award is also introduced in 2025.
$30,000 Finalist | Residency Award - $2,000 + Development
Closing 7 March 2025
Geelong Photographic Portrait Prize
Liminal Gallery & Liminal Lab – VIC
A prestigious photography prize showcasing portrait works.
First Prize: $4,000 - Second Prize: $1,000 - People’s Choice: 3-week exhibition
Closing 15 March 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
Kalamunda Art Awards 2025
City of Kalamunda - WA
Celebrating diverse artworks from WA artists, this open exhibition welcomes both emerging and established creatives.
Prize Pool $4,300
Closing 10 March 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
Wangaratta Contemporary Textile Award 2025
Wangaratta Art Gallery - VIC
A prestigious biennial prize celebrating the strength, innovation, and diversity of Australian textile art.
$40,000 Acquisitive + $2,500 Highly Commended
Closing 7 March 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
Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize 2025
Ravenswood - NSW
Australia’s highest value art prize for women artists.
$58,000 Prize Pool + People’s Choice and Highly Commended Awards
Closing 5 March 2025
Hadley's Art Prize
Hadley’s Orient Hotel - TAS
Calling artists working in 2D media portraying the Australian landscape.
$100,000 Prize
Closing 21 March 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
Trans-Tasman Dance Exchange 2025
Dancehouse & Wellesley Studios - VIC & NZ
A 2-week international residency supporting independent dance artists to connect across Australia and New Zealand. One artist from each country will be hosted at the partner organisation, with opportunities for workshops, collaborations, and a final showing.
Fully Funded
Closing 9 March 2025
R|Artist Residency: Noosa Natural Ecologies
The Refinery - QLD
R|Artist Residency offers mid-career to senior artists the chance to create new work inspired by the natural environment of Noosa, integrating new technologies to foster ecological conservation and community engagement.
$5,000 Artist Fee - $1,000 Materials - K’gari Field Trip (July 2025)
Closing 12 March 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
The City of Kalamunda Creative Residency Program 2025
City of Kalamunda - WA
This short-term residency offers creative practitioners from any field an opportunity to connect with Kalamunda’s local arts community, share skills, and explore the area’s unique stories.
$3,000
Closing 10 March 2025
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
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
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
Jacky Winter Gardens Artistic Residencies
Jacky Winter Gardens - VIC
Offers nine artist-in-residence opportunities annually, providing professional artists across all disciplines with private use of the entire property for five days to work on a commercial project.
Accommodation
Closing 6 March 2025
Artist in Residence Pilot Program
North Sydney Community Centre & North Sydney Council - NSW
A free studio space for local artists to develop their practice and run creative workshops for children. Artist Workshop Fee and Studio Included
Closing 31 March 2025
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
Tasmanian Aboriginal Arts Mentoring Scheme
Arts Tasmania - TAS
This program supports mentorships that develop the capacity of young or emerging Tasmanian Aboriginal artists. Open to artists aged 25 and under, those in their first five years of practice, or arts organisations mentoring a young Aboriginal artist.
$10,000 + Mentorship
Closing 17 March 2025
Young and Emerging Artist Professional Development Program
Arts Tasmania - TAS
Supports young and emerging artists and arts workers to undertake professional and skills development activities.
$16,000
Closing 17 March 2025
Emerging Curator Program 2025
Northern Beaches Council - NSW
An opportunity for emerging curators to design and produce a funded exhibition and public program with mentorship from MAG&M’s curators. Open to curators with innovative themes or fresh perspectives looking to shape the cultural landscape.
$4,350 Curator Fee & Project Funding
Closing 17 March 2025
Circus Showcase
Gasworks Arts Park - VIC
Professional development opportunity for circus and physical theatre artists in Victoria.
Career development awards provided
Closing 31 March 2025
Artists Workshop: Life Skills for Creative Humans
Flying Arts - QLD
This session will help artists define their "why," nurture their practice, and explore strategies to bring ideas to life. Ideal for artists starting new projects or refreshing their creative energy.
Closing 16 March 2025
International Market Development Workshop for Contemporary Circus
Performing Lines - VIC
A free workshop with international arts consultant Ruth Wikler, focusing on strategies for connecting circus and physical theatre artists with global presenters.
Closing 13 March 2025
Showlab – Writers, Performers & Composers Workshop
Hayes Theatre Co - NSW
A day-long workshop for early to mid-career creatives to present a short excerpt of their work and receive feedback from industry professionals. Audience members can also apply to attend for networking and collaboration.
Closing 14 March 2025
Skills Lab: Professional Development Program
Australian Cultural Fund & Creative Plus Business - Online
A free pilot professional development program for artists and organisations who have fundraised through the ACF. Includes three online workshops covering compliance and governance, finance, and branding, plus 120 one-on-one coaching sessions with industry advisors to enhance fundraising capability.
Workshop Dates:
Compliance and Governance – 11 March 2025
Finance – 25 March 2025
Branding and Communication – 8 April 2025
Salon 2025 – Arts Market & Networking Event
Arts on Tour - NSW & ACT
An annual industry event connecting artists, producers, and presenters to create touring and partnership opportunities. Open to NSW and ACT-based artists and producers with tour-ready shows. Salon 2025 will take place at the Seymour Centre, Sydney.
Event 18 June | EOI to Pitch Closing 10 March
Curatorial Mentorship 2025
Contemporary Art Tasmania - TAS
A mentorship program supporting an early-career curator based in Lutruwita/Tasmania. Includes industry access, project development, and a public presentation opportunity.
Closing 31 March 2025
Guest Curator – Emerging Writers’ Festival 2025
Emerging Writers’ Festival - VIC
A curation opportunity for an emerging First Nations creative to gain hands-on experience in literary and festival programming. The selected curator will envision and produce the opening event for EWF25 and appear in the festival.
Paid Opportunitiy
Closing 10 March 2025
The Artist as Fundraiser: Free Workshop
Sub Tropic Studio - QLD
A free 3-hour interactive workshop for artists, producers, and small collectives looking to enhance their fundraising skills. Led by Matthew Higgins (Creative Australia), the session covers campaign planning, donor engagement, and using the Australian Cultural Fund platform.
Free Workshop | 10 March 2025, 10 AM – 1 PM | Sub Tropic Studio, Caloundra
QShowcase: Arts Market + Conference 2025
QTouring - QLD
Queensland’s premier annual arts touring event, QShowcase, invites artists and producers to pitch new, existing, and upcoming works for touring and presentation opportunities.
Closing 16 March 2025
PSpace Youth Ambassadors 2025
Performance Space - NSW
An opportunity for 20 young artists (ages 18-25) to attend development showings, Liveworks presentations, and gain behind-the-scenes insight into Performance Space’s 40-year history of supporting experimental work in the Asia-Pacific. Participants will upskill, connect with peers, and explore the future of art.
Closing 20 March 2025
Regional Arts WA Assessor Pool – EOI
Regional Arts WA - WA
Seeking diverse arts professionals from across WA’s nine regions to assess and recommend grant applications for Regional Arts WA programs. Open to artists, arts workers, and industry experts, with a focus on First Nations, culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+, under-25, and disabled applicants. Perth-based assessors with strong regional arts experience are also encouraged to apply.
Voluntary with Networking & Professional Development Opportunities
Closing 31 March 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.
Considering Practice
Abbotsford Convent - VIC
For artists seeking greater clarity in their practice and interested in considering structures and strategies to re-define their current projects toward stronger, more resilient future outcomes.
14 March 2025
Artists' Resilience Workshop
Mosman Art Gallery - NSW
Free workshop on managing stress and building resilience, led by clinical psychologist Dr. Julie Crabtree. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and network with peers.
Free workshop
Wednesday 12 March 2025
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
Fresh Ink 2025 National Mentoring Program
ATYP Theatre - TAS, NSW, QLD
Are you aged 18-26 and based in Sydney, Brisbane, or Hobart? Get mentored by an industry professional and produce two short works for stage in 2025.
Closing 10 March 2025
Adelaide Fringe Advice Bank Sessions
Guildhouse - SA
Book a 1:1 session to discuss topics affecting your arts practice and learn how Guildhouse and Adelaide Fringe can support your work.
5, 13, & 20 March 2025
Honey Pot - Industry Delegate Registrations Open Now
Adelaide Fringe - SA
Programmers, venues, and producers can connect with artists at Australia’s largest arts festival. Honey Pot is an arts marketplace where delegates can view performances, attend networking events, and connect with peers.
Closing 24 March 2025
General Board Member
Watch This Space ARI - NT
Seeking board members to contribute fresh energy and diverse skills in supporting contemporary art in Mparntwe/Alice Springs.
Volunteer Position
Accepting Applications
Treasurer Board Member
Watch This Space ARI - NT
Join as Treasurer to support contemporary art initiatives and the growth of the arts community in Mparntwe/Alice Springs.
Volunteer Position
Closing 16 February 2025
Board Member Opportunities
YAH - ACT
Seeking proactive individuals with aligned values and specific expertise to join the YAH board and contribute to Canberra’s arts sector.
Volunteer Position
Accepting Applications
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
Auspicious Arts Projects – Video Resources
Auspicious Arts Projects – Online
A collection of short videos providing insights into auspicing, budgeting, and arts management to support your creative career.
Managing the Business of a Creative Practice with Selene Bateman
Creative Exchange – Online
This podcast episode explores practical business and administrative strategies for running a successful creative enterprise.
Creative Workplaces – Webinars
Creative Workplaces – Online
A series of webinars promoting fair, safe, and respectful workplaces in the arts and culture sector.
Creative Australia – Think Digital
Creative Australia – Online
A digital self-assessment tool to help arts organisations develop a strong digital strategy and thrive in the digital landscape.
Support for Creative and Freelance Workers
Workforce Australia
Resources and guidance for freelance and part-time creative workers navigating mutual obligation requirements.
Artists Essential Toolkit Video Series
ArtsHub & Creative Victoria
A set of video resources providing insights into marketing, funding, and sharing creative work with a wider audience.
Connecting Places Program
Regional Arts Victoria – VIC
A performing arts touring and skill development program designed for community-run venues and presenters.
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