Donnalyn Xu

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Art Centre Manager & Assistant Manager, Spinifex Arts Project

Join one of Australia’s leading Art Centre working with Pila Nguru (Spinifex people) in Tjuntjuntjara Community in the Great Victorian Desert, Western Australia.

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Bindi Digital Art Prize 2026

Artists are encouraged to enter works which explore and celebrate the digital art medium in all its forms.the Bindi Digital Art Prize is open to all-abilities. It aims to progress critical, creative and inclusive ways of thinking about and appreciating artistic practice in our shared digital times.

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City of Belmont Art Awards 2026

Entries now open to WA artists of all ages and artistic styles. Exhibit your work at the two-week exhibition and win up to $10,000 in Awards and prizes.

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The Homiens Art Prize 2026

Whether you are an emerging artist seeking a career launchpad or an established professional seeking industry recognition, this premier international opportunity is a catalyst for professional growth.

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Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize 2026

Submissions for the Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize 2026 are now open.

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2026 Fisher's Ghost Art Award

The Fisher’s Ghost Art Award is an annual art award and exhibition inviting artists to submit works in a variety of artistic categories and mediums.

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Co-ordinator, Arts Culture and Events, Bayside City Council

An exciting opportunity to join Bayside and play a lead role in shaping the direction, coordination and delivery of arts, culture and events.

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General Manager, Tactile Arts

Tactile Arts is looking for an experienced General Manager to lead one of Darwin's most loved arts organisations. Full or part time considered.

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Sydney Gallery Director, Michael Reid Sydney

The Sydney Gallery Director is responsible for the performance and growth of the Sydney gallery and plays an important role in the strategic direction of Michael Reid Galleries nationally and internationally. 

Coordinator Cultural Planning and Public Art, Blacktown Arts

The Coordinator Cultural Planning and Public Art is responsible for providing key specialist advice to Council on arts and cultural planning and working to achieve a whole of Council commitment to the advancement of arts and cultural development within Blacktown City.

All About Art Series #1: Art Beyond The Gallery Walls

A new series bringing together artists, architects, designers, developers and industry voices for one honest conversation about what it really takes to bring art beyond the gallery walls.

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Art Spaces Activation Partnership Funding, Creative Brimbank

Artists are invited to submit an Expression of Interest for funding to support arts projects in Brimbank. We encourage applications from artists in Melbourne’s western region, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, and artists from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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Low Cost Art Studio Opportunities in Brimbank 2026

We're currently seeking applications from arts practitioners working within any of the arts disciplines (visual, literary, performing, media) looking for a creative space in a supportive arts environment. Artists who live in Melbourne’s west are encouraged to apply.

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New Women and Babies Hospital Project

WA Life are seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from artists and creatives for a series of significant public art commissions for the New Women and Babies Hospital Project.

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M16 Artspace Exhibition Callout 2027

M16 Artspace is calling for applications from artists, collectives and curators to exhibit with us in 2027. Applications are welcome from artists, collectives, collaborators, writers and curators working in all mediums.

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Dhiraamalang: Wesfarmers First Nations Arts Leadership Program 2026

The Dhiraamalang Program provides an opportunity for First Nations Arts professionals from across Australia to participate in an 11-day intensive residential program to network and learn about the creative arts and cultural sector.

Support Act x NAVA: First Nations Information Session

Join NAVA and Support Act for a free First Nations Information Session online, Tuesday 2 June, 12pm - 1pm AEST.

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Arts and Disability Initiative

This initiative is for d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers. You can apply for funding to develop a new work, or to build your practice, skills and networks.

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Norfolk Island Creative Residencies 2026

KAVHA is an exciting opportunity for creative practitioners (artists, writers & performers) to spend time on a project which engages with the World Heritage Kingston Area on Norfolk Island which spans Polynesian, Convict and Pitcairn settlements, and which includes studio space within the KAVHA World Heritage area.

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You want to commission an artist, but don’t know where to start?

This illustrated guide by illustrator and artist Oliver Reyes walks through the processing of a personal commission. 

NAVA at Sector Sessions: Long Table

Join NAVA for one-on-one conversations offering practical guidance, hosted by Randwick City Council, Thu 14 May, Randwick Town Hall NSW.

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NAVA Accessibility guidelines

NAVA’s Accessibility Guidelines is practical, straightforward guide for designers and content creators. This guide aims to make accessibility more practical and achievable. You’ll find handy tips which are easy to integrate into your everyday workflow.

MINI: Communication and Conflict

MINI: Communication and Conflict is a free online workshop for artists and arts workers, looking at the foundations of communication, the role of trust, and how misunderstandings form in the arts sector. Tuesday 12 May, 1.30pm – 2.30pm AEST. 

NAVA stall at Creative Careers Expo 2026

Come find NAVA's stall at Campbelltown Arts Centre's Creative Career Expo 2026, Friday 1 May 2026, 8.45 am - 2.45 pm.

Professional Development: Introduction to the Code of Practice

Join NAVA for an online introductory workshop to the Code of Practice, hosted by Kingston Arts. 6.30pm - 7.30pm AEST, Wednesday 29 April 2026, online.

AI + Ethics and Your Creative Work

In collaboration with Fairfield City Council, join NAVA's Penelope Benton in conversation with digital artist Jane Fan and Westen Sydney film maker Ryan Cauchi, as they share how AI is impacting their work and the opportunities and challenges they encounter. 6 - 8pm AEST, Tuesday 28 April 2026, Fairfield City HQ.

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A visual artist's guide to Generative AI

This guide by Oliver Bown offers valuable considerations for visual artists considering working with Generative AI tools.

REWIRE: Understanding Mental Health in the Visual Arts

REWIRE: Understanding & Supporting Mental Health in the Visual Arts is a free 90-minute online workshop designed specifically for artists, curators, arts workers, producers and creative teams across the visual arts sector. Wednesday 18 March, 1.30pm – 3pm AEDT. 

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Front of House Assistant EOI, Artspace

Artspace invites Expressions of Interest from enthusiastic individuals for Front of House Assistant roles. Assistants support smooth operation of public spaces through welcoming customer service, gallery invigilation, and assistance with exhibitions, programs, and events.

Untangling Insurance 2026

This webinar brings together insurance brokers Cover for Creatives and artist Keroshin Govender to help untangle the world of insurance for arts practice, a year after the launch of NAVA's new industry package, Wednesday 25 February, 1-2.15pm AEDT.

Reconciliation Action Plan Progress Report September 2024 - December 2025

An update on NAVA’s progress against our RAP commitments.

NAVA News 10 2025

This month's news: Caring as a Practice; Tax Reform Advocacy Toolkit; Payday Super; NAVA welcomes government decision to reject AI copyright exemption; and more.

Information for donors - The Cultural Gifts Program (CGP)

Find out more about The Cultural Gifts Program (CGP), which encourages Australians to donate items of cultural significance to our public collecting institutions by offering tax deductions for eligible donations. 

Applying for a deductible gift recipient (DGR) endorsement as a cultural organisation

Check if your NFP meets the criteria as one of the specified cultural forms.

Artist Studio Protection Guide

Whether you’re looking for a new studio or improving your current space, use this guide by CERF+ to reduce risk to yourself, your artwork, and your practice.

Studio Safety Poster

This poster by CERF+ provides information on Studio Safety.

Creative Impact webinar: Artist payment standards

A free expert-led discussion providing artists, creative practitioners and arts workers with practical guidance on meeting good practice standards, Tuesday 22 July, 1-2pm AEST, online.

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Artists on boards: Essential perspectives

This guide by Julie Ewington discusses how working on an arts board offers great opportunities to contribute to the growth of the arts ecology, but also brings weighty responsibilities.

Activate Your Activism: An Access, Ethics and Cultural Rights Workshop

Join NAVA, Bedelia Lowrencev, M. Sunflower & Imogen Yang for a gathering as artists, activists and arts workers living in and responding to a world in crisis, marked by ongoing genocide, biodiversity loss and climate collapse, 2-4pm AEST, Monday 2 June, Darling Square Library, Sydney.

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The Artist’s Guide to NFTs

This guide by Sophie Penkethman-Young outlines what an NFT is, its environmental impacts, and Intellectual Property and Copyright concerns.

NAVA at Revealed: New and Emerging WA Aboriginal Artists

Visit NAVA at the Revealed Market Stall 2025 at WA Museum Boola Bardip, Saturday 12 April, 9.30am - 5pm, and join the panel discussion "Creative Sovereignty & Legacies", Sunday 13 April, 2pm - 3.30pm.

NAVA at UNSW Art and Design Community Day 2025

Come find NAVA's stall at UNSW Art and Design's T1 Community Day on campus, Wednesday 19 February 2025, 12-4pm.

Respecting ICIP in Collecting Institutions

Join First Nations arts workers Tammi Gissell and Madeline Poll for an online webinar on how collecting institutions can respect Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP), Thursday 14 November, 6pm - 7pm AEDT.

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NAVA RAP Working Group EOI

NAVA invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representatives to join its Reconciliation Working Group (RWG). These external representatives will play a crucial role in guiding NAVA’s ongoing RAP deliverables and will be remunerated for their time and contributions. 

Mylyn Nguyen

Mylyn Nguyen is a Sydney-based artist known for creating intricate paper miniature sculptures, often inspired by local buildings and childhood memories, to evoke curiosity and wonder.

NAVA x NAS: Art Forum Lunchtime Lectures

Join NAVA at the National Art School for a discussion on navigating the arts industry in ways that are equitable and ethical, using the Code of Practice as your guide. Open to the public, staff and students in the Cell Block Theatre, National Art School, Sydney, Wednesday 14 August 2024, 12.45 – 1.30 pm AEST.

Meta AI: The use of Facebook and Instagram content to train generative AI

This Arts Law article considers the use of Facebook and Instagram content to train generative AI and what you can do to protect your work.

Gympie (Kabi Kabi) - Understanding Artists' Fees and Wages - A NAVA Presentation

Join us for a free workshop on 'Understanding Artists' Fees and Wages' presented in partnership with CQ RASN and the Pomona and District Community House, 4.30 – 6 pm AEST, Gympie Regional Gallery Workshop, Thursday 27 June 2024.

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Introduction to Collaborative Arts Practice

This guide by Make or Break (Bec Gallo and Connie Anthes) explores good practice for working collaboratively between artists.

NAVA x Firstdraft: Auction Pricing 101

Join multidisciplinary artist Abdul Abdullah for an online webinar hosted by NAVA and Firstdraft and learn some tips and tricks on pricing your work for auctions, Wednesday 26 June, 6pm - 7pm AEST.

Pomona (Kabi Kabi) - Understanding Artists' Fees and Wages - A NAVA Presentation

Join us for a free workshop on 'Understanding Artists' Fees and Wages' presented in partnership with CQ RASN and the Pomona and District Community House, 4.30 – 6 pm AEST, Lawson Shed, Pomona, Wednesday 26 June 2024.

National Reconciliation Week 2024

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for us all to consider our part in reconciliation. 

Know Your Worth - Creatives in the Neighbourhood

Join local artist Khaled Sabsabi as he gives his perspective on NAVA’s Code of Practice as one tool in the artist's toolkit to help sustain a professional career and practice, Wednesday 1 May, 6pm-8pm AEST, The Workary, Whitlam Library, Cabramatta.

Public Art Commissions: An Artist’s Rights and Responsibilities

In this online workshop hosted by Kiama Municipal Council, learn about contracts, rights, and ethical considerations for Public Art Commissions with NAVA and artist Carla Gottgens, Tuesday 23 April 2024, 12.00pm-1.30pm AEST

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Respecting ICIP in Collecting Institutions

Drawing on NAVA’s Code of Practice, this guide by Nathan Sentance, Tammi Gissell and Madeline Poll examines how collecting institutions can authentically respect and embed Indigenous cultural rights into their practices.

NAVA and Pari talk ARIs

NAVA joins Pari for an in-conversation chat on good practice frameworks for running and sustaining artist-run initiatives (ARIs).

Non-fungible Token (NFT) Information Sheet

This information sheet by Arts Law explains what Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are and how they are commonly used. It will cover some basic technological concepts involved with NFTs, including “blockchain”, “smart contracts”, “minting”, and “cryptocurrencies.” It will also cover legal issues to be aware of when dealing with NFTs.  

Vipoo Srivilasa awarded the 2023 Carstairs Grant

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NAVA - Tips and Tricks Workshop at the USU: Festival of Creativity

Verge Gallery, 2-3pm AEST on Thursday 21 September 2023. 

USU: Creative Fair

Visit the NAVA stall at the Refectory, Holme Building (A09), 4-8pm AEST on Thursday 21 September 2023.

Equity in Arts Opportunities

To address inequities within the sector – such as gender, race and access – it is necessary to implement practical steps to support equitable application and selection processes. 

Payment & Pricing with NAVA

Webinar hosted by Flying Arts and presented by NAVA that explains the standards for artist fees and wages in the new Code of Practice, 12-1pm AEST 20 July 2023.

Dr. Bronwyn Bancroft

Bundjalung woman Dr. Bronwyn Bancroft is an artist, activist, mentor, and writer.

Supporting Racial Equity in the Arts

The new Racial Equity and Representation section in the Code of Practice demonstrates different ways in which issues of racial equity might be present, and the responsibilities of organisations and artists in addressing them.

Sasha Hill

Sasha Hill is a Yamatji/Noongar artist whose practice includes painting, jewellery and weaving. 

NewAccess for Small Business Owners

Beyond Blue’s NewAccess for Small Business Owners is a guided self-help mental health coaching program. It’s free, confidential and convenient. Available nationally by phone or video call, no GP referral is required. 

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Environmental Sustainability Toolkit for the NSW Arts & Cultural Sector

This comprehensive resource investigates ways to integrate environmental best practice into arts and cultural organisations’ strategic planning, operations and artistic programming, focusing on public museums and galleries.

Jayanto Tan

Jayanto Tan explores hidden cultural and self-identity through performance and installation using found objects, ceramic sculptures and authentic food.

NAVA Code of Practice: An ethical framework for working with First Nations artists and communities

The newly-added First Nations section in NAVA’s revised Code of Practice offers a critical ethical framework for implementing industry good practice.

Toolkit on Environmental Sustainability in the Museum Practice

CIMAM's Toolkit aims to help contemporary art museum professionals start implementing the necessary changes to become carbon neutral.