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What’s on

What’s On in Australian Art

A practical guide to finding current and upcoming art exhibitions, fairs, prizes and public programs across Australia.

Last reviewed: May 2026

Best use

Use this page as a launchpad for finding live exhibitions and events. Artsoz is static, so always confirm dates on the official gallery or organiser page.

Start with these sources

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Exhibitions

Open the related Artsoz page and then check the official source.

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Art Prize Calendar

Open the related Artsoz page and then check the official source.

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Art Fairs Australia Guide

Open the related Artsoz page and then check the official source.

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Regional Art Guide

Open the related Artsoz page and then check the official source.

How to find current exhibitions in Australia

Check major galleries first

Major galleries are usually the most reliable source for opening hours, tickets, access information and current exhibition pages.

Then check regional and local venues

Smaller galleries, ARIs, council spaces and university galleries often show experimental or emerging work.

Look for related programs

Talks, workshops, school holiday programs, tours and finalist exhibitions often add value beyond the main show.

Help improve Artsoz

Submit resources, corrections, prizes and exhibitions. Forms email Hello@artsoz.com.au.

SUBMIT

Submit Updates

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FIX

Suggest a Correction

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POLICY

Editorial Policy

How Artsoz selects resources.
TERMS

Terms

Important disclaimer and website terms.

Platform tools and live-style data

Save items, export CSVs, use data tables, submit updates and review deadlines.

DATES

Prize Deadline Tracker

Table view with save/export tools.
EVENT

What’s On Tables

Monthly-style exhibition listings.
SAVE

Saved Items

View and export saved resources.
JSON

Data Layer

Structured JSON files for maintenance.

New Artsoz utilities

Use guided pathways, quizzes, decision pages and download packs.

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Start Here

Choose the right pathway.
QUIZ

Quiz Finders

Interactive recommendation tools.
PACK

Download Packs

Bundled files and templates.
ROAD

Roadmap

See what is being expanded.
Information note: Artsoz is a general resource guide. Details can change, so check official sources before applying, buying, travelling or relying on dates, fees or terms. Terms.

Australian art authority sections

New flagship databases, current-listing pages, council coverage, student resources and regional art guides.

HUB

Resource Centre

Start with the flagship hub.
DATA

Art Prize Database

Structured prize database.
LOCAL

Council Opportunities

Local council art resources.
TOOLS

Tool Downloads

Spreadsheet-style trackers.

Current and maintained sections

These are the sections to update monthly so Artsoz feels like a living Australian art resource.

DATA

Art Prize Database

Structured prize table with review status.
NOW

Open Now

Monthly prize review page.
WHAT

Current Exhibitions

Monthly exhibition page.
FLOW

Update Workflow

Maintenance system for the site.

What’s On in Australian Art: useful context and next steps

A practical guide to finding current and upcoming art exhibitions, fairs, prizes and public programs across Australia.

Prize entries are best judged by fit, not by panic. A strong decision weighs the artwork, category, cost, exhibition value, terms and timing together.

The practical checks are eligibility, medium, image quality, framing, freight, finalist duties, sale terms, copyright, acquisitive clauses and collection dates.

Artists should keep a record of the submitted image, title, medium, dimensions, entry receipt and terms. That record matters if the work is shortlisted, sold, returned or needed for another opportunity.

Practical checks

Use this page to orient the decision, then compare related Artsoz pages and confirm live details before committing time, money, travel or public work.

What’s On in Australian Art: practical authority notes

A practical guide to finding current and upcoming art exhibitions, fairs, prizes and public programs across Australia.

The practical value of this page is that it gives the reader a way to make a better art decision, not just another link to click. Use it to clarify purpose, compare options, identify risk and decide which official detail has to be checked before acting.

What’s On in Australian Art should be considered against the artist's real studio practice. A prize can offer visibility, an exhibition record, a judge's attention or a useful deadline, but it can also waste money if the work is not a strong fit.

Before entering, check the rules, medium, size limits, image requirements, fees, finalist obligations, freight, framing, insurance, sales commission, copyright and collection dates. These practical details decide whether the opportunity is genuinely worthwhile.

Artists should keep a simple entry file with the submitted image, title, medium, dimensions, statement, receipt and terms. That record helps if the work is shortlisted, sold, returned or reused in another application.

How to judge this resource

QuestionWhy it matters
Who is this for?The page should make clear whether it helps artists, students, teachers, collectors, visitors, galleries or arts organisations.
What can change?Dates, fees, rules, access, stock, prices and contacts can change, so current details need official confirmation.
What is the risk?Money, deadlines, travel, copyright, privacy, safety and eligibility are the details most likely to cause trouble if ignored.
What should be saved?Keep links, screenshots, receipts, guidelines, images, notes or correspondence when the decision may need to be checked later.

Use this Artsoz page to orient the decision, then confirm live details before committing time, money, travel, artwork, classroom activity or public programming.