Entries for The Paddington Art Prize are now open. This annual acquisitive award  is for a painting inspired by the Australian Landscape, painted in the last 12 months and not … Continue reading →

Wollongong City Council’s Cultural Services are seeking Expressions of Interest from artists, makers and community groups to utilize the Creative Container as a short term creative space. The Creative Container … Continue reading →

BigCi (Bilpin international ground for Creative initiatives) and Red Gate Gallery (Beijing) artist residency present a new exchange program between China and Australia for one selected Chinese artist and one … Continue reading →

Wollongong City Council is calling for submissions for a panel project in Pig Alley, off Crown Street Mall Wollongong. This is a great opportunity to get exposure for your art. … Continue reading →

IAVA’s hugely successful Artists’ Talks at the Gallery are here again. First session for 2018 is on Saturday 24 February @ 2pm at Wollongong Art Gallery. IAVA member Julie Donnelly … Continue reading →

The Sunshine Coast Art Prize is now inviting entries of any 2D artwork. It is an annual acquisitive prize with a major award of $25,000. Freight of the forty finalist … Continue reading →

The Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize  launched in 2017 to advance art and opportunity for female artists in Australia. There are two prize categories. ‘Professional artist’ wins $35,000 making it … Continue reading →

Entries are now open for the biennial  National Works on Paper Award.  This prestigious acquisitive award  was established in 1998, and incorporates the former Spring Festival of Drawing and the Prints … Continue reading →

Entries are now being invited for  HIDDEN – Rookwood Cemetery Sculpture Walk. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, HIDDEN was established to encourage public use of the historic Rookwood Cemetery and … Continue reading →

The 16th annual Swell Sculpture Festival is now accepting submissions. This 10-day  event attracts artists internationally and 275,000 visitors attend each year.  Major award is $15,000 and there are also … Continue reading →

Emerging and established artists, writers, musicians and creatives are encouraged to apply for a 2018-19 residency at the historic Gatekeeper’s Cottage in Portsea VIC. The Gatekeepers Cottage is a two-bedroom … Continue reading →

Entries are now open for the Hutchins Australian Contemporary Art Prize 2018. The Hutchins is a highly regarded $20,000 acquisitive biennial prize for Australian artists, awarded for excellence and innovation … Continue reading →

The Illawarra International Women’s Day Committee has been in touch to advise of an opportunity for female IAVA members, but you’ll have to act quickly. Applications close Jan 31.  Creative … Continue reading →

Congratulations to new IAVA member Megan Seres on her participation  in a significant group exhibition soon to open at the Yellow House Gallery Sydney. The organisers say: In August 2016 … Continue reading →

IAVA member Moira Kirkwood presents her latest works in an upcoming solo show.  How things go together II will be held at Red Point Gallery, Port Kembla. Fellow IAVA member … Continue reading →

The Blake Prize is now a bi-annual event hosted by Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre (CPAC.) The prize seeks to  engage contemporary artists, both nationally and internationally in conversations about faith, spirituality, … Continue reading →

Expression of Interest – Calling Artists Artist Required to provide an Expression of Interest for Design and Installation of Monument The Dalfram Dispute Memorial, Port Kembla Final submission Date: 19th … Continue reading →

Wollongong City Council is currently calling for submissions for next year’s round of Light Box Art for Ethel Hayton Walk, Wollongong. This is a great opportunity to create a piece … Continue reading →

  The Calleen Art Award is an acquisitive art prize established in 1977 by Mrs Patricia Fagan OAM. Main prize is  $20,000, acquisitive to  the Calleen Collection at the Cowra … Continue reading →

This exhibition honours the memory of Salvation Army Wollongong Manager and police chaplain  Jayne Wilson, who established a family – inclusive support program for those impacted by alcohol & other … Continue reading →