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STILL: National Still Life Award 2025
Celebrating Contemporary Still Life Excellence Yarrila Arts and Museum's prestigious STILL: National Still Life Award returns for 2025, offering artists across Australia the opportunity to redefine and celebrate the enduring genre of still life. This biennial acquisitive competition has been recognising excellence, diversity and innovation in contemporary still life practice since 2017. Prize Pool STILL: National Still Life Award 2025 offers substantial financial recognition: Total prize pool: $36,000 Acquisitive award (winning artwork acquired for permanent collection) Exhibition Dates The finalist exhibition runs from 6 September to 9 November 2025 at Yarrila Arts and Museum. Entries Close Online submissions must be...
STILL: National Still Life Award 2025
Celebrating Contemporary Still Life Excellence Yarrila Arts and Museum's prestigious STILL: National Still Life Award returns for 2025, offering artists across Australia the opportunity to redefine and celebrate the enduring...
MAC yapang Art Prize 2025: Open for Entries
MAC yapang Art Prize 2025 | $40,000 Prize Pool | Open to All Australian Artists MAC yapang Art Prize 2025: National Competition Open to All Disciplines The Museum of Art and Culture, yapang presents an exciting opportunity for Australian artists with the inaugural MAC yapang Art Prize. This national competition celebrates artistic excellence across all disciplines and mediums, offering substantial recognition and financial support to contemporary Australian artists. Prize Pool The MAC yapang Art Prize offers impressive rewards for artistic achievement: Acquisitive Prize: $30,000 (winning artwork acquired for permanent collection) Additional prizes: $10,000 Total prize pool: $40,000 Exhibition Dates The...
MAC yapang Art Prize 2025: Open for Entries
MAC yapang Art Prize 2025 | $40,000 Prize Pool | Open to All Australian Artists MAC yapang Art Prize 2025: National Competition Open to All Disciplines The Museum of Art...
A.M.E. Bale Art Prize & Travelling Scholarship: Open for Entries
A.M.E. Bale Travelling Scholarship and Art Prize: Supporting Traditional Australian Artists Rick Crossland | George Davis at 91. 2022 | Oil on canvas 61 x 76cm (2022 winner) The A.M.E. Bale Travelling Scholarship and Art Prize stands as one of Australia's most prestigious awards for artists working in traditional styles. This biennial competition celebrates realist, figurative and representational art whilst honouring the legacy of one of Australia's finest early 20th-century painters. Prize Pool The scholarship offers substantial financial support across three categories: Major Award for a Travelling Scholarship: $50,000 A.M.E. Bale Art Prize in oils and/or acrylics: $5,000 A.M.E. Bale...
A.M.E. Bale Art Prize & Travelling Scholarship: Open for Entries
A.M.E. Bale Travelling Scholarship and Art Prize: Supporting Traditional Australian Artists Rick Crossland | George Davis at 91. 2022 | Oil on canvas 61 x 76cm (2022 winner) The A.M.E....
Fisher's Ghost Art Award 2025
Fisher's Ghost Art Award 2025: Australia's Premier Art Competition Opens for Entries The Fisher's Ghost Art Award is back for its 63rd year, and it's bigger than ever! This prestigious Australian art competition is calling for entries across multiple categories, offering artists the chance to showcase their work and compete for substantial prize money. Now in its 63rd year, this celebrated competition has launched the careers of many respected contemporary artists including Elisabeth Cummings, Khaled Sabsabi, Justene Williams, and David Bromley. The award coincides with Campbelltown's annual Festival of Fisher's Ghost, a ten-day celebration that's been running since 1956. Prize...
Fisher's Ghost Art Award 2025
Fisher's Ghost Art Award 2025: Australia's Premier Art Competition Opens for Entries The Fisher's Ghost Art Award is back for its 63rd year, and it's bigger than ever! This prestigious...
Open for Entries: The 2025 Mosman Art Prize
The 2025 Mosman Art Prize: A Golden Opportunity for Australian Artists The 2025 Mosman Art Prize is calling all painters across Australia to submit their finest works for this prestigious acquisitive award. With a substantial prize pool and the chance to join a historic collection, this competition represents one of the most significant opportunities in the Australian art calendar. Since 1947, the Mosman Art Collection has been documenting the evolution of Australian painting, creating a remarkable archive of the nation's artistic heritage. This year's winning artwork will join this distinguished collection, ensuring the artist's work becomes part of an important...
Open for Entries: The 2025 Mosman Art Prize
The 2025 Mosman Art Prize: A Golden Opportunity for Australian Artists The 2025 Mosman Art Prize is calling all painters across Australia to submit their finest works for this prestigious...
Top Tips for Writing Your Artist Bio (and Statement!)
Whether you're applying for a grant, exhibiting your work, or creating an online portfolio, a well-written artist bio and statement are vital. These tools don’t just tick a box; they’re your chance to help others understand your creative world and what drives it. Let’s break down the best tips for writing an engaging and professional artist bio and statement, inspired by advice from the National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA). What’s the Difference Between an Artist Bio and an Artist Statement? Your artist statement is a short piece of writing that explains the ideas, themes, and methods behind your work....
Top Tips for Writing Your Artist Bio (and Statement!)
Whether you're applying for a grant, exhibiting your work, or creating an online portfolio, a well-written artist bio and statement are vital. These tools don’t just tick a box; they’re...
STAEDTLER Secondary School Artist of the Year Competition Returns for 2025
A fantastic opportunity for young artists in Years 7–12 to showcase their talent and win amazing prizes! STAEDTLER’s Artist of the Year Secondary School art competition is back for its 8th year, and it's bigger than ever! Open to all students in Years 7 to 12, the competition offers a platform for young creatives to share their artwork for the chance to win from a pool of 15 major prizes. There are two categories to enter: Junior (Years 7–9) Senior (Years 10–12) Each category will award prizes to the top 3 entries; with the first-place winner in both Junior and Senior...
STAEDTLER Secondary School Artist of the Year Competition Returns for 2025
A fantastic opportunity for young artists in Years 7–12 to showcase their talent and win amazing prizes! STAEDTLER’s Artist of the Year Secondary School art competition is back for its...
2025 Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize
2025 Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize: $30,000 in Prizes for Stories Told Through Art The Royal Queensland Art Society (RQAS), in partnership with Queen’s Wharf Brisbane and The Star Brisbane, proudly presents the 2025 Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize (QWBAP), a celebration of place, creativity, and local storytelling through visual art. Running from 4 September to 28 September 2025, this highly anticipated exhibition invites artists to explore and reflect on what makes Brisbane and its surrounds so unique. Whether it’s an iconic location, a personal memory, or a cultural insight, the challenge is to tell the story of Brisbane through...
2025 Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize
2025 Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize: $30,000 in Prizes for Stories Told Through Art The Royal Queensland Art Society (RQAS), in partnership with Queen’s Wharf Brisbane and The Star Brisbane,...
Lethbridge 20000 Small-Scale Art Award 2025
The Lethbridge 20000 Small-Scale Art Award is back for 2025 and calling for entries from artists across Australia and around the globe. With a $20,000 top prize on offer, this prestigious award celebrates creativity in compact form. Now in its 15th year, this award is dedicated to small-scale artworks, showcasing both 2D and 3D pieces no larger than 61cm (24 inches) in any direction. Open to emerging and established artists alike, the competition is judged equally on creativity, originality, and technical skill. What’s in it for artists? Major Prize: $20,000 Highly Commended Prize: $1,000 cash (sponsored by Bienarté) Commended Prizes include:...
Lethbridge 20000 Small-Scale Art Award 2025
The Lethbridge 20000 Small-Scale Art Award is back for 2025 and calling for entries from artists across Australia and around the globe. With a $20,000 top prize on offer, this prestigious...
Entries Now Open for the 2025 Sunshine Coast National Art Prize
One of Australia’s most exciting contemporary art awards is back. The 2025 Sunshine Coast National Art Prize is now open for entries, welcoming Australian artists working in 2D and new media. Since 2006, this prestigious acquisitive award has showcased the diversity and excellence of Australian contemporary art. Each year, 40 finalist works are selected for a high-profile exhibition at Caloundra Regional Gallery, drawing attention from collectors, curators and the public alike. Open to all Australian residents, this national award celebrates bold and thought-provoking work in painting, drawing, printmaking, digital, video and other new media formats. The winner of the Major Prize...
Entries Now Open for the 2025 Sunshine Coast National Art Prize
One of Australia’s most exciting contemporary art awards is back. The 2025 Sunshine Coast National Art Prize is now open for entries, welcoming Australian artists working in 2D and new media....
Entries Now Open for the 135th RQAS Members Annual Art Exhibition
The Royal Queensland Art Society (RQAS) is proud to present its 135th Members Annual Art Exhibition in 2025 – a celebration of artistic excellence and community spirit spanning more than a century. This annual event is a showcase of creativity and talent from across our membership, featuring artwork in seven diverse categories. From painting and drawing to sculpture, photography and mixed media, members are invited to submit original works exploring a theme of their own choice. To accommodate the wide range of submissions, this year’s exhibition will be presented in two parts. Each part will run for three weeks and...
Entries Now Open for the 135th RQAS Members Annual Art Exhibition
The Royal Queensland Art Society (RQAS) is proud to present its 135th Members Annual Art Exhibition in 2025 – a celebration of artistic excellence and community spirit spanning more than...
FACETS 2025: Fairholme’s Open Art Prize Returns
After the success of its debut exhibition in 2017, Fairholme College is once again opening its doors to artists far and wide with the return of FACETS – the Fairholme Open Art Prize. Now in its eighth year, FACETS has become a highly anticipated event on the cultural calendar, showcasing a curated collection of two- and three-dimensional artworks. From painting, sculpture and drawing, to digital art, video and photography, this boutique exhibition offers artists a unique platform to connect with audiences through creativity and conversation. FACETS is more than an art prize; it’s a celebration of artistic excellence, education and community....
FACETS 2025: Fairholme’s Open Art Prize Returns
After the success of its debut exhibition in 2017, Fairholme College is once again opening its doors to artists far and wide with the return of FACETS – the Fairholme Open...
The Doyles Art Award 2025
Celebrating one of Australia’s most iconic painters, the Doyles Art Award is back for 2025 – and entries are officially open! Named in honour of renowned artist d’Arcy Doyle, this respected award shines a spotlight on landscape art while also championing talent in portraiture, still life and youth categories. Known for its professional presentation and exceptional sales, the Doyles typically feature over 500 artworks, making it one of Queensland’s biggest and most successful art exhibitions. Award Categories & Prizes: Landscape (Major Prize – Acquisitive): 1st Prize: $20,000 2nd Prize: $5,000 3rd Prize: $1,000 Portrait / Figurative: 1st Prize: $2,000 Still...
The Doyles Art Award 2025
Celebrating one of Australia’s most iconic painters, the Doyles Art Award is back for 2025 – and entries are officially open! Named in honour of renowned artist d’Arcy Doyle, this...
The 2025 Aspects Art Show in Goondiwindi
Get ready for a highlight on the regional arts calendar – the 2025 Aspects Art Show is officially open for entries! Held alongside the annual Goondiwindi P+A Society Show, this long-running event offers artists a fantastic platform to showcase their work across a variety of mediums and genres. With over $15,000 in prizes and acquisitions on offer, it's a brilliant opportunity for both emerging and established artists to gain recognition and potentially have their work acquired. Open to artists across Australia and internationally, the Aspects Art Show includes categories for 2D and 3D works, as well as dedicated awards for...
The 2025 Aspects Art Show in Goondiwindi
Get ready for a highlight on the regional arts calendar – the 2025 Aspects Art Show is officially open for entries! Held alongside the annual Goondiwindi P+A Society Show, this...
The 2025 Milburn Art Prize: A Celebration of Landscape and Imagination
The 2025 Milburn Art Prize is now open for entries, inviting artists from across Australia to explore the theme ‘Landscape as a space of creative discovery’. Hosted by the Brisbane Institute of Art (BIA), this prize continues to honour the legacy of the late Paul Milburn – a beloved and respected tutor at BIA from 1989 until his passing in 2011. Reflecting BIA’s evolving creative direction, the Milburn Art Prize encourages both emerging and established artists to push the boundaries of landscape art. It’s an opportunity to surprise, challenge and inspire through personal interpretations of landscape – not just as...
The 2025 Milburn Art Prize: A Celebration of Landscape and Imagination
The 2025 Milburn Art Prize is now open for entries, inviting artists from across Australia to explore the theme ‘Landscape as a space of creative discovery’. Hosted by the Brisbane...