Artist Opportunities

We have compiled a list of artist opportunities currently seeking applications.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – Nabiac Showground Art Project

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are being sought from artists to help develop an art concept in collaboration with the community. This project will culminate in the installation of a substantial public art statement at the Nabiac Showground.

All submissions must be received on or before Friday, 16 July 2021 (AEST).

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yapang Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Arts Placements 2021

Over the past 20 years, Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie, yapang (MAC yapang) has played a key role in supporting cultural practice in the City. A specific feature of this role is acknowledging and engaging with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community as the First Peoples, and working with the community to provide a place where Aboriginal voices can be heard and culture presented.

As part of a commitment to offering skill development opportunities in the creative industries Lake Macquarie City Council will offer two funded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts placements for emerging arts and cultural professionals.

In 2021 we are offering two placements, with a choice of:

Curatorial, Public Programs and Education
Digital Arts, Documentation, Design and Marketing

Applications close on 14 June 2021

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Sydney Craft Week – applications open

The Australian Design Centre is calling for entries from makers, galleries, shops, guilds, libraries, councils and other organisations for exhibitions, workshops and events during and around the festival period Friday 8 – Sunday 17 October 2021. ‘Craft Values’ is the theme for Sydney Craft Week 2021!

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Calleen Art Award

The Calleen Art Award is an acquisitive painting prize in any subject and style. The award was founded in 1977 by Mrs Patricia Fagan OAM and is made possible by the generous support of the Calleen Trust.

The winner of the Calleen Art Award 2021 will receive $25,000 and the winning artwork will join the Calleen Collection at the Cowra Regional Art Gallery. An entered artwork must be an original and unaided painting by the artist in any painting medium including oil paint, acrylic or watercolour and produced in the last two (2) years prior to the closing date.

Applications close July 19, 2021

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Gallery Lane Cove Library Sculpture plinth

Artists producing small scale 3D work are invited to apply to exhibit in Gallery Lane Cove & Creative Studios outdoor sculpture plinth. Located in Library Square on Longueville Road, the Sculpture Plinth offers a position of high exposure within Lane Cove’s central foot traffic precinct.

Exhibition spaces are available throughout most months of 2021 for between 2 – 4 weeks.

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