Grace Cossington Smith Art Award Call For Entries

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Abbotsleigh Grace Cossington Smith Biennial art award 2026

Submissions are invited from Australian artists for original work in any two-dimensional media in response to the theme ‘Making Connections’.

Prizes and opportunities:

Abbotsleigh Grace Cossington Smith award (acquisitive) $25,000

Abbotsleigh Grace Cossington Smith award to an early career artist (non acquisitive) $5,000

Abbotsleigh Grace Cossington Smith award to a local artist from the Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai area (non acquisitive) $5,000

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A finalist will be selected for a 3:33 Art Projects collaboration.

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Submission close: Tuesday 14 April 2026

APPLY HERE

Invitation For Tate Adams Baldessin Studio State Library Creative Fellowship

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Applications close 7 April

What the Fellowship Offers

  1. $15,000 grant
  2. $5,000 worth of studio access, accommodation and technical support at Baldessin Studio
  3. 12 months access to the State Library Victoria collections, including workspace for research

One of the primary outcomes of the fellowship is the creation of a limited edition or unique state artist’s book. The fellowship embraces a broad understanding of the artist’s book, encouraging projects that experiment with the form and expand the possibilities of book-based art practice. Artists may approach this through printmaking, sculptural forms, hybrid media, installation, or other innovative interpretations.

Read more about the fellowship and what past applicants have done
Download the full applicant guide

Anne Starling Selected Finalist Muswellbrook Art Prize

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Anne Starling Home Comfort 2025, lino cut, woodblock collage on BFK Rives paper

Congratulations to Sydney Printmaker member Anne Starling for being selected a finalist to the Muswellbrook Art Prize 2026. Exhibition dates 19 March-23 May

other finalists selected and their work https://www.artgalleria.com/view-room/42264

Opportunities for Members, both Local and International

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Theme: Built to Expire, Closes 19 March

Partnership between Messums UK and Orange Regional Gallery. Valued at $33,000 this six-week residency in the UK must take place between 1 September and 30 November 2026 .

Closes 30 April

https://www.messums.org/learning/full-circle-international-residency-award/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

St Kevins OMNIA Art Prize Toorak, closes 13 March

Closes 18th May