Groundswell is a new exhibition platform for artistic practices developing, changing or gaining visibility in Western Australia. Five to seven artists will be selected for an exhibition opening at Vessel in Fremantle in July 2027. The call welcomes new ideas, experimentation and practices that could benefit from greater scale or visibility.

For emerging and established visual artists

The City of Albany is inviting artists to submit exhibition proposals for its 2028 exhibition program at Albany Town Hall and Vancouver Arts Centre.

For WA artists interested in regional research and storytelling

ART ON THE MOVE is offering a funded artist residency in partnership with the Museum of Geraldton, inviting artists to explore overlooked histories and develop creative responses to the museum's collections.

For emerging and established WA visual artists

The Northam Art Prize is inviting Western Australian artists to submit work for its 2026 exhibition and competition.

For WA Year 12 visual arts students

The Art Gallery of Western Australia is inviting submissions for The West Australian Pulse 2027, its annual exhibition celebrating the creativity and talent of Western Australia's emerging young artists.

For Australian and international artists and creative practitioners

Artists and creatives from Australia and around the world are invited to help shape a new landmark public art trail in Esperance (Kepa Kurl) on Western Australia’s south coast.

For WA-based artists and creative practitioners

PICA’s local Studio Program gives artists dedicated time and space to develop new work, undertake research and experiment with their practice in Boorloo/Perth.

For WA-based visual artists and arts practitioners

PICA’s Perth–Taipei Residency gives a WA creative the opportunity to undertake an international residency at Treasure Hill Artist Village in Taipei.

For WA-based visual artists and arts practitioners

The BREEZE: Perth–Makassar Residency is a four-week international exchange connecting artists from Western Australia and Makassar, Indonesia.

For photographers, filmmakers and visual artists worldwide

PhotoVogue’s 2026 Global Open Call, Brave New Visions: Creativity as Rebellion, invites artists to submit bold visual work that challenges conventions, resists repetition and responds to the world around us.

For artists looking to exhibit in 2027

Applications are now open for artists wishing to exhibit at Ellis House Art Centre in 2027.

For Australian visual artists

The International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP) Residency gives an Australian visual artist the opportunity to spend four months developing their practice in New York.

For Australian visual arts professionals

The Acme London Residency provides an Australian visual arts professional with dedicated time and space to develop their practice in East London.

For Australian visual artists

The Debra Porch Award supports an Australian visual artist to undertake a six-week residency at SAC Gallery in Bangkok.

For emerging and early-career artists

The Emerging Artist Award gives artists at the beginning of their creative careers an opportunity to exhibit and sell their work while gaining professional exposure.

For emerging and professional artists

Entries are now open for the 2026 City of Canning Art Awards, inviting artists of all experience levels to exhibit their work, gain recognition and compete for cash prizes.