Creative Opportunities for Australian Artists – September 2026
September is packed with opportunities for creatives—from international residencies in Rome, New York, Helsinki, London and Bangkok to artist studios, exhibitions, awards and public art projects closer to home.
We’ve gathered some of the best opportunities currently open to Western Australian and Australian creatives. Deadlines are approaching quickly, so save this page and start preparing those applications.
Closing 4 September
Victoria Park Centre for the Arts 2027 Exhibition Program
For: Artists of all backgrounds and abilities
Opportunity: Exhibition program
Deadline: 4 September 2026
Want to exhibit your work in 2027? Victoria Park Centre for the Arts is inviting artists to submit expressions of interest for its upcoming exhibition program.
View the Victoria Park exhibition opportunity
Closing 11 September
PhotoVogue Global Open Call 2026
For: Photographers, filmmakers and visual artists worldwide
Opportunity: International open call
Deadline: 11 September 2026
PhotoVogue’s 2026 Global Open Call, Brave New Visions: Creativity as Rebellion, is looking for bold visual work that challenges conventions, resists repetition and responds to the world around us.
Closing 14 September
Esperance Public Art Trail – Artist EOI
For: Australian and international artists and creative practitioners
Opportunity: Public art expression of interest
Deadline: 14 September 2026
Artists and creatives are invited to help shape a new landmark public art trail in Esperance (Kepa Kurl) on Western Australia’s south coast.
Closing 15 September
BR Whiting Studio Residency – Rome
For: Australian writers
Opportunity: International writing residency
Deadline: 15 September 2026
The BR Whiting Studio Residency gives an Australian writer dedicated time and space to develop their practice in Rome.
ISCP New York Residency
For: Australian visual artists
Opportunity: Four-month international residency
Deadline: 15 September 2026
Spend four months developing your practice in New York through the International Studio & Curatorial Program.
Helsinki International Artist Programme
For: Australian artists and arts workers
Opportunity: Three-month international residency
Deadline: 15 September 2026
The Helsinki International Artist Programme gives an Australian creative three months to focus on their practice in Finland.
Acme London Residency
For: Australian visual arts professionals
Opportunity: International residency
Deadline: 15 September 2026
The Acme London Residency offers an Australian visual arts professional dedicated time and space to develop their practice in East London.
Debra Porch Award – Visual Arts Residency
For: Australian visual artists
Opportunity: Six-week international residency
Deadline: 15 September 2026
The Debra Porch Award supports an Australian visual artist to undertake a six-week residency at SAC Gallery in Bangkok.
Closing 21 September
PICA 2027 Studio Residency – Boorloo/Perth
For: WA-based artists and creative practitioners
Opportunity: Local studio program
Deadline: 21 September 2026
PICA’s Studio Program provides artists with dedicated time and space to develop new work, undertake research and experiment with their practice in Boorloo/Perth.
View the PICA Studio Residency
PICA Perth–Taipei Residency
For: WA-based visual artists and arts practitioners
Opportunity: International residency
Deadline: 21 September 2026
This residency gives a Western Australian creative the opportunity to undertake an international residency at Treasure Hill Artist Village in Taipei.
View the Perth–Taipei Residency
PICA BREEZE: Perth–Makassar Residency
For: WA-based visual artists and arts practitioners
Opportunity: Four-week international exchange
Deadline: 21 September 2026
BREEZE is a four-week international residency connecting artists from Western Australia and Makassar, Indonesia.
View the Perth–Makassar Residency
Closing 25 September
Evelyn Chapman Art Award 2026
For: Australian painters under 45
Opportunity: $60,000 art award
Deadline: 25 September 2026
The Evelyn Chapman Art Award supports an Australian painter working in oil or tempera with a significant $60,000 award.
Closing 27 September
KSP Writers’ Centre 2027 Fellowship Program
For: Australian writers
Opportunity: Sponsored writing residencies
Deadline: 27 September 2026
KSP Writers’ Centre is offering sponsored residencies at the historic Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers’ Centre, giving writers dedicated time and space to develop their work.
Closing 28 September
City of Canning Art Awards 2026
For: Emerging and professional artists
Opportunity: Exhibition and art awards
Deadline: 28 September 2026
Artists of all experience levels are invited to exhibit their work, gain recognition and compete for cash prizes through the City of Canning Art Awards.
Find more creative opportunities
Looking for more grants, residencies, exhibitions, competitions and creative jobs?
Explore the See & B Creative Opportunities Directory for opportunities across photography, visual art, writing, performance, film, design and more.
New opportunities are added regularly, so bookmark the directory and check back throughout the month.
Opportunity information can change. Always review the official guidelines, eligibility requirements and closing time before submitting an application.
