Australia

Short Description The Lester Prize is one of the country’s premier art prizes—an award that places artists and community proudly front-and-centre. Our prize is about the advancement of the artists, not the celebrity of the sitters. Eligibility The Artist must be aged 18 years or over and an Australian Resident as at 5.00 pm (AWST) […]

Short Description The Deakin University Contemporary Small Sculpture Award is an annual competition showcasing outstanding sculptures from artists across Australia. The Deakin University Contemporary Small Sculpture Award, established in 2009, is organised by the Art Collection and Galleries Unit at Deakin University, Victoria. The award celebrates contemporary sculptures from artists around Australia, culminating in an […]

Short Description Now in its fifth year, the prize has become one of the leading competitions for both art and design with an environmental focus. Artists and designers from across Australia, including young people aged 7 to 18 years, are invited to submit work on the theme of the environment.  This is your chance to […]

Short Description David Roche Gallery is excited to announce the inaugural Best in Show 2025: Australian Photographic Dog Prize. Established as a biennial prize, this competition celebrates Australian dogs and pays homage to the legacy of our founder, David Roche AM (1930-2013). From David’s famous Fermoy Kennels in North Adelaide his dogs won awards nationally […]

Short Description Bundanon’s Artists in Residence program is the largest initiative of its kind in Australia. Operating as an annual call-out for applications, the program provides a unique opportunity for artists and researchers from all creative disciplines, both domestic and international.  The 2026 Artists in Residence program accepts applications from individuals, collaborative groups, and incorporated […]

Short Description The Olive Cotton Award is a $20,000 biennial national award for excellence in photographic portraiture in memory of photographer Olive Cotton. In 2025, the Gallery will celebrate the award’s 20-year anniversary. Eligibility The Olive Cotton Award is open to artists living and working in Australia who are Australian citizens or have been Australian residents for […]

Short Description The 6th Tamworth Textile Triennial will launch in 2026 at Tamworth Regional Gallery before embarking on a two-year tour across Australia. The 6th Tamworth Textile Triennial builds on the tradition of the Tamworth Fibre Textile exhibitions which first began in 1973. There are few events in Australia that can demonstrate such a strong […]

Short Description The Lennox St. Gallery Art Award celebrates contemporary visual art, providing a platform for artists to showcase exceptional paintings and works on paper. Open to artists under the age of 35 and living in Australia, the award invites submissions of original paintings and works on paper created within the last twelve months. The aim of the award […]

Short Description Remagine Art Prize is an environmental art prize dedicated to bringing awareness of environmental challenges such as waste and consumption. Held in partnership with the Hornsby Art Society since 2009, Remagine Art Prize is delivered and sponsored by Hornsby Shire Council. This year’s theme ‘RE:THINK TO RE:PURPOSE’ refers to the decisions we make each […]