Kate Gorringe-Smith Wins 2025 WAMA Art Prize

Major award announced as finalist exhibition opens at WAMA’s new National Centre for Environmental Art.

Olsen Gallery Announces Representation of Rachelle Lawler

Sydney-based painter known for immersive, colour-driven abstraction joins the gallery’s roster

MARS Gallery Announces Representation of Takatāpui Artist J Davies

Melbourne’s MARS Gallery has announced the representation of Takatāpui artist J Davies, whose photographic practice centres on queer community, identity and self-determined storytelling.
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Melbourne Art Fair announces FUTUREOBJEKT exhibitors and inaugural NGV Design Commission

New collectible design salon to debut at the 2026 Fair, alongside major commissions celebrating Australia’s design innovation.

Olsen Gallery announces representation of Evie Adasal

Olsen Gallery adds Sydney-based painter Evie Adasal, whose practice explores the subtle interplay of light, space and perception.

Kaiela Arts launches new Editions program with Maree Clarke and Spacecraft

Kaiela Arts will unveil a landmark collaboration with artist Maree Clarke and Melbourne print studio Spacecraft this November, launching Kaiela Arts Editions, a new initiative expanding creative and commercial opportunities for First Nations artists.

Entries open for 2026 Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize

Australia’s most valuable art prize for women celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026, inviting entries from artists across the country for a share in $58,000 of prize money.

Heide Museum of Modern Art to Present Major Survey of John Nixon’s Work

Heide Museum of Modern Art will celebrate the legacy of pioneering abstract artist John Nixon with Song of the Earth, a major survey tracing five decades of his experimental and influential practice.

APY Art Centre Collective to Open New First Nations Gallery and Cultural Hub in Redfern

The APY Art Centre Collective will open APY Gallery Redfern in November 2025, establishing a new First Nations-owned gallery and cultural hub in Sydney dedicated to supporting artists, community, and cultural exchange.

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Records $5.1 Million in Sales

The 2025 Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair has recorded its highest-ever sales, generating $5.1 million in revenue for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Centres and contributing $14.99 million to the Northern Territory economy.