Art Competitions, Art Awards and Art Prizes.
Do you love entering Art Awards and Art Competitions? Calendar for Artists provides a listing in closing date order of Art Competitions, Art Awards, Art Prizes, Art Exhibitions, Art Festivals, Artist Residencies and other Artist Opportunities.
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Aug 2026
02
Aug
BigCi Environmental Awards 2026
International and Australian artists from all fields are invited to submit entries for the BigCi Environmental Awards 2026.
02
Aug
The Paddington Art Prize 2026
A $10,000 ANNUAL NATIONAL NON-AQUISITIVE PRIZE is to be awarded to the
artist of the single winning entry for a 3D Free-Standing Sculpture inspired by the Australian Landscape
10
Aug
Ernest Henry Art Competition 2026
Entries must be submitted as a high-resolution image (jpeg) of the artwork (file limit is 16MB)
14
Aug
Summer by Blank Wall Gallery
The photographs exhibited at the gallery will be printed at the labs of Blank Wall Gallery free of charge
15
Aug
Animals Open Call 2026 Grid Photo Gallery
Grid Photo Gallery presents Animals 2026, an international open call dedicated to photographic works that explore the presence, meaning, and visual power of animals within the image.
21
Aug
21
Aug
Kangaroo Valley Art Prize
Entry Fee $30 per work for first two works, $20 for third work
Maximum of 3 artworks in total per artist
Maximum hung artwork size including frame: width 110cm, height 180cm.
Sep 2026
11
Sep
The Basil Sellers Art Prize
A new category sponsored by Eurobodalla Shire Council was introduced in 2018: the Eurobodalla Award. Valued at $5,000, this award recognises an outstanding local entry, with the winning artwork acquired into Council’s permanent collection.
In 2024 Mr Sellers announced that the major acquisitive award would be doubled to $50,000, significantly strengthening the Prize’s impact and providing an extraordinary opportunity for artists working in 2D traditional media.
Nov 2026
15
Nov
The Nature Photography contest 2026
You can win cash prizes and international recognition.
30
Nov
Anthology Photography Competition 2026
Entries are invited from photographers of all nationalities, living anywhere in the world. There is no limit to entries per person.
Dec 2026
15
Dec
Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2027
The Sony Future Filmmaker Awards is a major program providing exceptional opportunities for creators and filmmakers
Jan 2027
12
Jan
Sony World Photography Awards 2027
Top prizes include up to $25,000, inclusion in the Sony World Photography Awards London and global exhibitions, a solo display the following year at the London exhibition, top Sony Digital Imaging equipment, worldwide recognition through press and media coverage - plus more!