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Art Open Calls in Australia

Active grants, residencies, and exhibitions for artists in Australia.

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12 active opportunities linked to Australia — from local foundations to international programs accepting artists based in or targeting this region. Resolved from location fields, organizers, and verified metadata. Sign in free for interactive maps, AI search, and calendar integration.

Hornsby Art Prize 2026COMPETITIONSelf-Funded

Hornsby Art Prize 2026

Hornsby Shire Council & Hornsby Art Society

Hornsby Art Prize — judged by Guido Maestri and Mirra Whale; finalists' show at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre Oct 16 – Nov 1, 2026.

Aug 20, 2026$23,000 total prizes; $10,000 major prize + category awardsHornsby, NSW, Australia
Head On Photo Awards 2026COMPETITION

Head On Photo Awards 2026

Head On Foundation

Professional camera kits from OM System for winners. Approximately 110 finalists will be presented at a prestigious print and digital exhibition during the Head On Photo Festival in Sydney. Finalists' works will also be included in a hardcover collection photo album.

Aug 16, 2026$5,000 AUD per category winnerOnline / Sydney, Australia
Arts Projects for Individuals and GroupsGRANTPartial Funding

Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups

Creative Australia

$10,000 to $50,000 for production, creative development, and exhibitions. Includes comprehensive support for d/Deaf and disabled artists' access costs (interpreters, support workers, specialized technical equipment).

Sep 1, 2026$10,000 to $50,000Australia
2026 Hornsby Art PrizeOTHER

2026 Hornsby Art Prize

Hornsby Shire Council

Cash prizes and exhibition.

Aug 20, 2026Hornsby, Australia
Golden Spaces 2026 Summer ExhibitionEXHIBITIONFully Funded

Golden Spaces 2026 Summer Exhibition

Golden Plains Shire Council

Golden Plains Shire's Golden Spaces program — a free, community-based rotating exhibition across three Victoria venues for 12 months, launching at the December 2026 Twilight Market.

Aug 31, 2026Free 12-month rotating group exhibition across three venuesGolden Plains Shire, Victoria, Australia
Room to Move Residency ProgramOTHER

Room to Move Residency Program

Brimbank City Council

Residency space and support.

Oct 8, 2026Australia
Time, Place, Practice — Tasmania Residency (Spring/Summer 2026–27)RESIDENCYSelf-Funded

Time, Place, Practice — Tasmania Residency (Spring/Summer 2026–27)

All That We Are

Access to the Shaper Studio or Main House for 2 to 4 weeks in an environmentally immersive, not-for-profit research environment.

Jul 31, 2026No direct fundingTasmania, Australia (Pipe Clay Lagoon)

FAQ

How is country matching done?

We combine physical venue location, organizer country, city references, and program eligibility (not just keyword searches in titles) to give you the most accurate pool.

Do I need to speak the local language of Australia?

In 90% of international programs, English is sufficient. If the organizers require local language skills, we list this clearly in the requirements section.

Do grants in Australia cover visa and travel costs?

This varies. Fully funded opportunities and residencies often cover travel expenses or provide travel grants, while others only fund local accommodation.

Can artists from any country apply to programs in Australia?

Most listed opportunities are open internationally. Any citizenship or residency restrictions are structured and highlighted on the program card.

Which art organizations in Australia are most active?

We aggregate programs from leading art academies, museums, private galleries, and non-profit spaces. You can filter by organization type in your dashboard.