Artbank Names Judges for Inaugural 2026 Artbank Prize

Artist Tony Albert, curator Ellie Buttrose and arts journalist Elizabeth Fortescue to assess entries for the new national acquisitive award.

Mitch Cairns Named Inaugural Neil Balnaves Fellow

Mosman Art Gallery and The Balnaves Foundation have announced artist Mitch Cairns as the first recipient of the Neil Balnaves Fellowship, an $80,000 initiative supporting significant artistic research and creative development over two years.

Melbourne Art Fair 2026 Unveils Gallery Line-Up and new Design Salon

Asia-Pacific's longest-running contemporary art fair expands into collectible design with inaugural 600sqm dedicated space.
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Bundanon Announces 2026 Artists in Residence Program

Bundanon has announced the full list of artists and researchers selected for its 2026 Artists in Residence program, the largest residency initiative of its kind in Australia.

Whakahōnore i tō tātou taonga tuku iho: Maania Tealei’s Powerful Portrait Legacy

Māori photographer Maania Tealei’s debut exhibition transforms portraiture into visual whakapapa, honouring kaumātua through intimate dual portraits that bridge tradition and contemporary life.

99 finalists in Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize

The finalists for Australia's most valuable art award for women have been announced, with 99 artists vying for top spot.

Sydney Contemporary reveals record-breaking 2025 program

Sydney Contemporary returns to Carriageworks this September with a new focus on photography.
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Desert Mob returns for 34th year of desert art and culture

Desert Mob 2025 is back this September with hundreds of amazing artists from over 30 remote art centres.
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Jack Ball wins $100,000 Ramsay Art Prize 2025

Sydney-based artist Jack Ball has won the biennial Ramsay Art Prize for their ambitious multimedia work.
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MCA announces artists for Primavera 2025

Five emerging artists have been selected for Primavera 2025, with work exploring industry, technology and machines.