Visual arts and crafts - Call for entries

Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing - National

Entries close 16 January 2009

Adelaide Perry Gallery invites artists to submit works for the Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing, which will be awarded in February 2009 for the best drawing by an Australian artist, completed within a period of 12 months prior to 16 January, 2009. The Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing, valued at $15,000, is an acquisitive prize. Entries in the competition are also eligible to be considered for The People's Choice Award, valued at $2,000 (non-acquisitive).

BIFB - Chillout Photography Prize 2009

Entries close 23 January 2009

The Ballarat International Foto Biennale, in conjunction with the ChillOut Festival and the Novotel Forest Resort Creswick, present the $3000 BIFB - ChillOut Photography Prize for 2009. The call for entry for photographic works based on the theme Diversity is now open.

Port Jackson Press Graduate Printmaking Award 2009 - National

Entries close 30 January 2009

Port Jackson Press Australia is now accepting applications for the second PJPA Graduate Printmaking Award (2009) from printmaking graduates who have just completed their studies. The major prize is acquisitive, and the winning print will become part of the Port Jackson Press Australia archive.

2009 Lorne Sculpture Exhibition - National

Entries close 30 January 2009

The 2009 Lorne Sculpture Exhibition (LSE) is primarily an outdoor sculpture exhibition on the Lorne coastline. The installation site is a 2 km stretch of pathway, encompassing breathtaking ocean views. The primary aim of the show is to feature and promote the highest standards of contemporary sculpture in Australia.

2009 Williamstown Festival Contemporary Art Prize - National

Entries close 5 February 2009

The Williamstown Festival Contemporary Art Prize attracts entries from all over Australia annually. Artists are short listed to exhibit in this nationally renowned award from a judging panel consisting of some of Australia's leading art professionals. A broad cross section of contemporary art practice is sought for representation in the exhibition. This will include, but not be limited to, painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, digital and mixed media.

Off the Wall - National

Entries close 17 February 2009 - Melbourne, 17 March 2009 - Brisbane, 17 July - 2009 Sydney

Off The Wall is a major feature of The Weekend Australian Art Melbourne, Art Sydney and Art Brisbane, dedicated to the promotion of independent and unrepresented artists. It is a rare opportunity for the work of undiscovered artists to be viewed by thousands of active art buyers and over 100 high end commercial galleries.

2009 Kodak Salon - National

Entries close 6 March 2009

The Kodak Salon is an annual event celebrating the latest developments in photo-based practice. An open-entry exhibition and competition, the Kodak Salon provides an excellent opportunity to exhibit work in a professional, high profile context.

National Youth Self-Portait Competition - National

Entries close 30 April 2009

The National Portrait Gallery invites all young Australians between 18 and 25 to enter the National Youth Self-Portrait Prize 2009. A selection of entries, including the prize-winning work, will be displayed at the National Portrait Gallery and as an online exhibition in September 2009.

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