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How to choose which Australian art prizes to enter, prepare work, read terms and avoid weak entries.
Australian art opportunities are spread across national institutions, state funding bodies, regional galleries, artist-run spaces, local councils, art fairs, commercial galleries, schools, universities and artist organisations. A practical approach is to keep a short list of trusted sources and check them regularly.
Practical checklist
- Define your goal: exhibit, sell, learn, apply, visit, collect, teach or document.
- Check whether the opportunity is local, state-based, national or international.
- Confirm eligibility before spending time on an application.
- Save key dates and allow time for photography, statements, budgets and transport.
- Read terms carefully, especially around copyright, commission, insurance and delivery.
