Creative Opportunities Directory
Discover grants, exhibitions, funding, open calls and creative opportunities for Western Australian creatives. Plus selected opportunities from across Australia and around the world. Updated regularly so you don't have to spend hours searching.
Water Corporation Splash of Colour Artist Pool
For mural and public artists based in Western Australia
Water Corporation is inviting WA artists to express their interest in creating public murals through its Splash of Colour program.
CURRENT – Provide Space
For artists and creative practitioners across all disciplines
Have a creative idea you've been wanting to test? CURRENT's Provide Space program offers artists and creative practitioners free access to its Walyalup-based space for short, self-directed projects.
City of Canning Art Awards 2026
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.
Esperance Public Art Trail – Artist EOI
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.
PICA 2027 Studio Residency – Boorloo/Perth
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.
PICA Perth–Taipei Residency
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.
PICA BREEZE: Perth–Makassar Residency
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.
PhotoVogue Global Open Call 2026
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.
Ellis House Art Centre – 2027 Exhibition Program
For artists looking to exhibit in 2027
Applications are now open for artists wishing to exhibit at Ellis House Art Centre in 2027.
ISCP New York Residency
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.
Acme London Residency
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.
Debra Porch Award – Visual Arts Residency
For Australian visual artists
The Debra Porch Award supports an Australian visual artist to undertake a six-week residency at SAC Gallery in Bangkok.
City of South Perth Emerging Artist Award 2026
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.
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