Established in 2015, the Bayside Acquisitive Art Prize is a celebration of contemporary Australian painting. The finalist exhibition brings together a broad range of artists, both established and lesser known, whose varied approaches to the painted medium conveys the breadth and diversity of painting in Australia today.

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This exhibition will showcase A4-sized artworks by both established and emerging artists and offers all participating artists the opportunity gain exposure for their art at low entry cost.

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Council is seeking enthusiastic personnel to join our experienced staff at the Wirrarri Visitor Information Centre in Birdsville. The Wirrarri Centre is the focal point for locals and tourists and hosts the Library and Gallery full of history and local artists. This position is a Maximum Term (Fulltime – March till October).

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The theme for the 2020 Award is Michah 6:8.  

Shortlisted artworks will be exhibited as part of the finalists exhibition at STALA Contemporary in Perth Western Australia in May 2020.  The winning artwork will become part of the Mandorla collection and receive $25,000 prizemoney (acquisitive), sponsored by St John of God Health Care. There will be a further two highly commended awards of $5,000 each; the Patricia Toohey Painting award of $5,000 and the People’s Choice Award of $2,000 sponsored by the Benedictine Community of New Norcia, for a total prize pool of $42,000.

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The primary purpose of this role is to provide Queensland State Archives (QSA) with support and strategic advice relating broadly to QSA’s workforce including, establishment management, recruitment, learning and development, employee health and wellbeing and other HR and business support functions as required.

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As Principal Heritage Officer in the Heritage branch’s Development Assessment and Archaeology team, you are expected to provide a high standard of professional advice and technical guidance when assessing the impact of development on State heritage-listed places and areas. You are also required to facilitate long-term heritage conservation outcomes for these places and areas.

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The Manager of The Royal Historical Society of Queensland (RHSQ) will support the Council of RHSQ, relevant committees and volunteers in the coordination and smooth operation of the Society and the Commissariat Store Museum specifically relating to the daily operational management and general routine business of the society including the museum.

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SBS invite artists to submit paintings in competition for the Portrait Prize 2020.

Entries in the Portrait Prize competition are also eligible to be considered for:

• Winner – Value $7,000

• People’s Choice – Value $1,000 voucher Framing

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North Queensland’s The Percivals Portrait Prizes are three Portrait prizes which celebrate the outstanding and innovating works currently being produced by Australian artists. The Prize’s categories include the Portrait Painting Prize, Photographic Portrait Prize and the Animal Portrait Prize.

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Arts Queensland are seeking a Senior Investment Manager (AO8) to utilise their experience in grant program design and management, nurturing external relationships, negotiating and communicating, building internal relationships, organisational capacity and responsiveness towards the delivery of investment support to the Arts and Cultural sector through funding programs. 

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The competition is open for Indian, Indian diaspora artists and artists residing in India at any stage of their careers. Artists are invited to submit in any of the following mediums: painting, sculpture, photography, drawing, mixed media, and print.

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The Exhibitions Project Manager will help deliver HOTA Gallery’s diverse and exciting program. Working with a wide range of institutions and individuals the Exhibitions Project Manager is responsible for the coordination and delivery of high-quality exhibitions, collection displays and related projects at HOTA.

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The Regional Arts Fund (RAF) is an Australian Government program designed to benefit regional and remote arts practitioners, arts workers, audiences and communities. The fund is provided through Regional Arts Australia and is administered in Queensland by Flying Arts Alliance.

This free workshop, presented by Museums & Galleries Queensland, aims to increase the capacity of museum and gallery staff and volunteers to secure funding by providing opportunities to speak face-to-face with funding bodies, learn about alternative sources of funding, find the right source of funding for your project, and improve application writing skills.

Hear from funding body representatives:

– Fran D’Castro, Coordinator, Community Heritage Grants, National Library of Australia
– Kerryanne Farrer, Executive Officer, Flying Arts Alliance on Regional Arts Fund
– Annie Wright, Ambassador, Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal

Other speakers include:

– Leisha Walker, Training & Professional Development Program Officer, M&G QLD on Designing a project, Finding the right grant for your project and Preparing a grant application
– Debra Beattie, General Manager, M&G QLD on Preparing a budget

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Entries are now open for Surat on Balonne Gallery’s In Focus 2020 photography competition and exhibition. Email suratlibrary@maranoa.qld.gov.au to request an entry form.

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The International Arts Strategy Outcomes Fund supports opportunities that directly arise from strategic initiatives delivered by the Australia Council in the target international regions under the International Arts Strategy: Europe, North America, North Asia, South and South East Asia. The fund prioritises outcomes that directly involve and benefit Australian artists, for example tours, presentations, exhibitions and translations of Australian work.

Amount:  $5,000 – $30,000

Application closing dates:

Round 11 – Midnight, Tuesday 17 March 2020

Round 12 – Midnight, Tuesday 19 May 2020

The Contemporary Art Society of Victoria are inviting artists to submit up to 5 brooches (small wearable artworks) for exhibition. This year’s exhibition will be on from 1 May – 9 August in Fitzroy, and then ‘tour” to Eltham, showing 14 August – 29 October. That is five and a half months on show!

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The Biennial North Queensland Ceramic Awards aims to increase public exposure to a high standard of pottery from around the nation. Applications are now open for 2020.

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The International Arts Strategy Outcomes Fund supports opportunities that directly arise from strategic initiatives delivered by the Australia Council in the target international regions under the International Arts Strategy: Europe, North America, North Asia, South and South East Asia. The fund prioritises outcomes that directly involve and benefit Australian artists, for example tours, presentations, exhibitions and translations of Australian work.

Amount:  $5,000 – $30,000

Application closing dates:

Round 12 – Midnight, Tuesday 19 May 2020

The competition is open for Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain, Portugal, the Latin American diaspora, and foreign artists living and working in any of the above regions/countries. All Latin American artists above the age of 18 are eligible to participate. Painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, digital, printing, and mixed media are eligible. Please note that all submitted artwork must be available for sale.

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RADF invests in local arts and cultural priorities, as determined by local communities. The program promotes the role and value of arts, culture and heritage as key drivers to develop sustainable, diverse and prosperous local communities. Across Queensland RADF supports more than 3,000 arts, cultural development and heritage projects annually delivering local job creation, training and great arts and cultural experiences.

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