Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award 2026, Lismore Regional Gallery
The Koori Mail Indigenous Art Award 2026 is a national award, open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists working in any medium. Artists at any stage of their career are encouraged to enter this non-acquisitive award. Entries are free.
The Regional Arts Fund: Project Grants, Regional Arts NSW
The Regional Arts Fund is an ongoing program that provides approximately $6 million per year to support artists and communities in regional and remote areas across Australia. The Regional Arts Fund is part of the Australian Government’s Arts and Cultural Development Program that supports participation in, and access to, Australia’s arts and culture through developing and supporting cultural expression.
Program Manager - Public Art and Innovation, City of Gold Coast
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for public art, arts innovation and city-shaping projects? We're looking for an experienced Program Manager - Public Art and Innovation to lead the strategic direction and delivery of the City's Public Art and Arts Innovation workstreams, creating vibrant places and meaningful cultural experiences for our community. In this leadership role, you’ll lead city‑wide coordination of public art and drive innovative arts and cultural initiatives that will strengthen our city's identity, support creative industries and deliver lasting community outcomes.
Sculpture Sales Manager, Sculpture by the Sea
Sculpture by the Sea Incorporated (‘SXSINC’) seeks a highly motivated Sculpture Sales Manager to join our not-for-profit organisation full-time. The key responsibility of the Sculpture Sales Manager is the generation and management of all of the sculpture sales from the Sculpture by the Sea exhibitions including the indoor exhibition, ‘Sculpture Inside’.
Head of Collections and Exhibitions, The History Trust of South Australia
The History Trust of South Australia operates three museums - the Migration Museum, the National Motor Museum and the South Australian Maritime Museum. Complementing those established museums is The Centre of Democracy - an exciting collaboration with the State Library of South Australia. We also partner with other Australian museums to present exhibitions.
Arts and Cultural Facilitator, Country Arts SA,
This unique opportunity will require a passionate professional to coordinate innovative and sustainable arts and cultural activities that encourage broad participation, engage regional artists and communities and further enrich the diverse and vibrant culture of the community.
Head of Production & Festival Delivery, Biennale of Sydney
The Head of Production and Festival Delivery leads the Biennale of Sydney’s Production department and is responsible for the planning, production and delivery of the Biennale of Sydney’s artistic program, including its core exhibition and associated events across multiple venues and public sites.
Collection Officer Pasifika (ID), Australian Museum
We are looking for a Pasifika Collections Officer to support the engagement, interpretation, research, and care of the Australian Museum's Pasifika Collections, held across several AM sites. Working within the Pasifika Collections & Engagement team, you will collaborate with Pasifika communities to ensure collections are managed in a culturally appropriate, community-led way, and contribute to their accessibility through collections management systems.
Producer, Public Programs, Museums Victoria.
Ever dreamed of working in a place where dinosaurs roam, stars explode, and the world's most intriguing stories come to life? Welcome to Museums Victoria (MV)—where every day is a new opportunity to create unforgettable experiences. As one of the southern hemisphere's largest and most iconic museum organisations, we're not just about exhibits; we're about engaging, immersive moments that spark curiosity, creativity, and connection.
Regional Gallery Curator, Port Macquarie Hasting Council
At PMHC every employee plays a part in ensuring we work together to achieve positive outcomes for our community. To help us achieve this we are seeking an experienced Regional Gallery Curator to join our Glasshouse team. The successful candidate will provide leadership and creative direction for the Glasshouse Regional Gallery, ensuring effective stewardship of Council’s art collection and the delivery of a diverse, high-quality exhibition and events program that engages the community and enhances the region’s cultural profile.
Head of Operations and Business Development, Penrith Regional Gallery
Penrith Performing and Visual Arts is one of the most ambitious cultural organisations in New South Wales. Four entities, one organisation: The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Q Theatre, Lewers: Penrith Regional Gallery and the Penrith Conservatorium. All in one of the fastest-growing parts of the country.
Records Officer, Powerhouse
Join Powerhouse and play an important role in managing and preserving the records that support one of Australia's leading museums. As a Records Officer, you will help ensure our information is organised, accessible and managed in line with legislative requirements, supporting the delivery of services across the organisation.
Conservator GR1, Powerhouse
The Conservator (Loans) is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering conservation services for inward and outward loans, with a focus on the safe handling, movement, installation, display and care of collection objects and borrowed material. The role also provides conservation support for commissions and public art at Powerhouse Parramatta and contributes to the preservation, access and presentation of the Museum’s multi-disciplinary collections.
The Creative Pathways Mentorship Program, Creative Brimbank
The Creative Pathways Mentorship Program offers up to six local artists the chance to be mentored by acclaimed street artist Lukas Kasper. This unique professional development opportunity will support participants to build skills and knowledge in all aspects of mural creation from concept to completion.
Public Art Project Officer, Blacktownarts
At Blacktown Arts, culture, place and people shape the work we do every day. Our community values open spaces and places where people can connect. Public art helps share local stories, strengthen a sense of belonging and create opportunities for people to learn, reflect and engage with their city.
Curator, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art, The Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA)
The Curator, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art is a vital member of AGSA's Curatorial department, bringing passion and cultural knowledge to the care, promotion and management of AGSA's significant Collection. The Curator, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art works closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, community and elders to ensure story telling and protection of this important collection, this includes coordinating permanent collection displays, contributing to exhibition development, generating and contributing to related interpretative material.
51ST KATHERINE PRIZE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, The Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre (GYRACC)
Are you ready to showcase your artistic talents and win an amazing prize? Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre is pleased to announce the 51st Katherine Prize, returns on Friday 6th November 2026. If you're under 18 years old, we want to see your masterpieces! Whether you love to paint, draw, sculpt, or create digital art, this is your moment. Individual and group entries are welcome.
51ST KATHERINE PRIZE, The Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts and Culture Centre (GYRACC)
Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre is pleased to announce the 51st Katherine Prize, returns on Friday 6th November 2026. Visual artists working in the Northern Territory are encouraged to apply. Begin by reading the terms and conditions of entry below, then use this form to enter.
Regional Museums and Central Australia Site Manager, The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory
The Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) is the Territory’s premier cultural and scientific institution, welcoming more than 300,000 visitors each year. Our museums and heritage sites are places of discovery, learning and connection — loved by locals and a must‑see for Territory visitors. Working at MAGNT means being part of a passionate, creative and community‑focused organisation that connects people to the stories, cultures and histories of the Northern Territory and our region.
Kangaroo Valley Art Prize, Art in the Valley
Entries for the prestigious Kangaroo Valley Art Prize are OPEN! Offering over $23K in prize money. Curator -Olivia Welch. Judge -Steven Harvey. Entries close 21 August. Exhibition 2-5 October.
Exhibition Developer - Content, City of Newcastle
In this role, you will use your exceptional storytelling skills to research, develop and create original content that brings historical and contemporary Newcastle stories to life through large-scale, complex and temporary exhibitions. Drawing on MALL’s cultural collections and engaging with the community, you will help uncover, shape and share stories that connect with diverse audiences.
Assistant Curator, Greater Dandenong City Council
The Assistant Curator is part of Council’s Experiences and Partnerships team and supports the curation, development and delivery of exhibitions and accompanying public programs. Working closely with the Arts Curator, this role contributes to high‑quality, accessible arts experiences through exhibition coordination, project support, research, administration and stakeholder collaboration.
Bindi Digital Arts Prize 2026, Bindi Enterprises
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.
Collection Curator, Powerhouse
Powerhouse is undergoing a major transformation in its history. As we reimagine what a museum can be, we are looking for an exceptional Collection Curator to help shape the future of the Powerhouse Collection. This is not a traditional curatorial role. It is an opportunity to influence how one of Australia's most important collections grows, evolves and connects with contemporary audiences, industry and researchers. You will play a leading role in identifying and acquiring objects and digital material that reflect the creativity, innovation and cultural significance of applied arts while ensuring the collection remains relevant for generations to come.
Learning Coordinator, Lewers, Penrith Regional Gallery
Penrith Regional Gallery sits at the centre of one of the most ambitious cultural organisations in New South Wales. Part of Penrith Performing and Visual Arts, alongside The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Q Theatre and the Penrith Conservatorium, Lewers offers learning programs for the diverse audiences of the Western Sydney region.
Paid Socially Engaged Art Residency, The Cad Factory
The CASE Incubator National Residency Program is a paid, 12-month residency and professional development program for Australian socially engaged artists seeking to develop their practice, engage with their peers, create networking opportunities with diverse partners, and contribute back to the sector. It will run from October 2026 to September 2027. Awarded to 8 mid-career, socially engaged artists, one from each state and territory in Australia, this program offers in-depth learning and mentorship from sector leaders, alongside peer-to-peer learning, network building and the support to deliver a small project or resource for the sector.
Casual Events and Arts Officers, Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
Working at The Queanbeyan Performing Arts Centre and across our broader events spaces is a chance to be part of an exciting and dynamic customer service team delivering high-quality performing arts and community programs from around our region, the country, and the world.
25th Dobell Drawing Prize, National Art School
The Dobell Drawing Prize is Australia’s leading prize for drawing, and an unparalleled celebration of technique, innovation and expanded practice. Presented at the National Art School in partnership with the Sir William Dobell Art Foundation, this biennial exhibition continues to highlight the enduring relevance and changing role of drawing within contemporary art practice. The winning work enters the National Art School’s significant collection, built over the past 120 years.
Hornsby Art Prize 2026
Established in 2009, the Hornsby Art Prize is organised and sponsored by Hornsby Shire Council and delivered in partnership with the Hornsby Art Society. Hornsby Art Prize has an overall prize pool value of $23,000, with the major prize $10,000. Categories include Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Photography and Sculpture. The non-acquisitive prize celebrates Australian Contemporary Art and is open to all permanent Australian residents aged 18 years and over. The Hornsby Art Prize Finalists’ Exhibition will be held at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre, Hornsby.
Crown Design Competition, Australian Coin Review
Back in 1966, we ran a competition that caught the eye of coin enthusiasts everywhere. From that competition the iconic Swan Dollar was born, which today remains one of the most sought-after designs ever produced in Australian numismatics. 60 years later we’re running it back. This time, however, the stakes are much higher.
Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award
The Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award is one of Australia’s major prizes for realistic portraiture. The $50,000 biennial award is non-acquisitive and is among the higher-value portrait prizes in the country, attracting hundreds of entries from many of the nation’s leading artists.
Senior Arts Administration Officer, Gladstone Regional Council
Gladstone offers dynamic career opportunities across diverse industries, catering to a range of skills and ambitions. Whether you're advancing your career or seeking work-life balance, Gladstone's industrial strength, innovative energy projects, and bustling service sectors make it a fantastic place to work and live.
RAAF Museum Curator, Department of Defence
The RAAF Museum's APS 5 Museum Curator manages a small Curatorial team to develop high-quality interpretation and curatorial content for the Museum, utilising Air Force’s unique heritage collection of records, photographs, oral histories, ephemera and large technology artefacts. The Curator reports to the Officer in Charge of the Museum, and works also with the Senior Curator for Air Force Museums to develop content for the RAAF Museum and the wider Air Force Museums network.
Head of Production and Festival Delivery, Biennale of Sydney
The Biennale of Sydney acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country, in particular the Gadigal people on whose land the Biennale of Sydney is located. We recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture and pay our respect to Elders, past, present and emer
Four Year Investment for Organisations 2029–32, Creative Australia
Four Year Investment for Organisations provides multi-year investment for arts and cultural organisations. This enables organisations to plan with longer-term certainty and increase their capacity to leverage other investment, support and collaborations.
Artist in Residence: Creative Mentor, Greater Dandenong
Greater Dandenong City Council is seeking Expressions of Interest from artists for an Artist in Residence: Creative Mentor opportunity as part of the WOW! Children’s Exhibition. This residency will support the creation of artworks for exhibition through a series of facilitated workshops with children aged 8–12. The selected artist will work closely with participants to guide creative development, foster self-expression, and support wellbeing through engaging, hands-on artistic experiences.
Arts & Place Assistant, The City of Belmont Council
Be part of our efforts to bring vibrant cultural projects to life, where your skills in arts and creative administration will help shape our city’s future and make a lasting impact on our community.
This role provides assistance and support to the Arts & Place team to ensure operational requirements and targets are achieved. This position’s focus is to assist the Coordinator Arts & Place and whole of Arts & Place Team in the implementation of Arts and Place activities and initiatives.
First Nations Public Art EOI, North Sydney Council
This public art project seeks to acknowledge and centre the site's layered history through a First Nations-led approach. This project is not solely about commemoration, it is an opportunity to restore visibility to stories that have been disrupted, and to embed First Nations knowledge and presence within a prominent civic site.
Burnie Print Prize 2027, Burnie Arts
Artists from across the country are invited to submit work for this nationally significant acquisitive prize, which continues to champion excellence, innovation and technical skill in contemporary print practice. With a long history of attracting hundreds of entries each year, the Burnie Print Prize offers a highly regarded platform for both emerging and established artists to present their work to a broad audience.
Redland Arts Awards, Redland City Council
The Redland Art Awards is a biennial contemporary painting competition. Entries are open to artists who are Australian citizens or permanent residents, who currently reside in Australia, and are aged 18 years or over at the opening of the prize on Tuesday 5 May, 2026.
