Entries close 1 February 2026 From Federal politicians to reality TV Stars, no celebrity ego is safe from the cockatoo’s judgment! Entries are now open for the 2026 Bald Archy Prize, marking the thirtieth iteration of Australia’s premier satirical portraiture prize. Artists can enter the $10,000 acquisitive prize for the best comic or satirical portrait…
Applications close: 3 March 2026 Creative Australia’s Arts Projects program funds a range of activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences. Grants are available from $10,000 to $50,000 for or a range of activities and projects, both national and international, across all arts practices. This round…
Applications close: 3 March 2026 Funding of between $20,000 and $100,000 for a range of activities and projects, both national and international, across all arts practices. For supported activities from 9 June 2026 to June 2028 For all the details please visit https://creative.gov.au/investments-opportunities/arts-projects-organisations
Applications close: 3 March 2026 This program provides up to $50,000 to support national tours by musicians performing original Australian contemporary music. This grant is for projects that commence after 1 June 2026. For all the details please visit https://creative.gov.au/investments-opportunities/contemporary-music-touring-program
Entries close: 4 March 2026 Since 1972, the biennial Stanthorpe Art Prize has been a beacon for artistic talent, attracting entries from across Australia. The exceptional quality of the selected works underscores its esteemed position within the Australian arts community. Total Prize pool $50,000. For all the details please visit https://www.srag.org.au/stanthorpeartprize2026
Entries close: 2 February 2026 Since 1958, the Muswellbrook Art Prize has grown and evolved and is today one of the richest prizes for painting in regional Australia. Finalists for the Muswellbrook Art Prize vie for a total of $70,000 prize money across three prize categories: Painting ($50,000 acquisitive), Works on Paper ($10,000 acquisitive) Ceramics…
Entries close: 5 March 2026 The Lester Prize Youth Award encourages the creative talents of young and aspiring artists. It is open to all High School students across Australia. The Prize allows entrants to showcase their works and present their unique artistic perspectives; helps to build confidence to further their art practice; and allows them…
Applications close: 3 February 2026 Talented young artists the chance to explore, study and develop their artistic gifts through travelling either interstate and/or overseas In 2026, the scholarships will provide financial support for the disciplines of acting, instrumental music, painting and poetry. Scholarships are each worth $50,000, payable in quarterly instalments over two years. For…
Entries close: 11 February 2026 Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, the Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize is the highest-value art prize for women in Australia with $58,000 in prize money available across Professional Artist, Emerging Artist and Indigenous Emerging Artist categories – plus a People’s Choice Award and Highly Commended Awards. here are three…
Applications close: 16 January 2026 The aim of these grants, offered once a year, is to provide visual arts professionals employed by Australian public institutions with the opportunity to undertake international travel. Travel must be for a specific purpose and deliver benefits for both the individual and the institution. Applicants should have written support from…