Artsoz is built for artists, students, parents, teachers, collectors, gallery visitors and art spaces across Australia.
Australian art prize hub with calendars, finders, deadline trackers, youth competitions and entry guides.
Youth art competitions, school resources, parent guides and young artist pathways.
Gallery visitor guides, city galleries, regional galleries and gallery pathway resources.
Grant guides, budget tools and funding pathway resources for Australian artists.
Guides and tools for buying, collecting and caring for Australian art.
Art education resources for schools, students, teachers, parents and learners.
Public art, council opportunities, murals and place-based art resources.
Respectful starting points for First Nations art resources, fairs, awards and learning.
Plain-English glossary of art materials terms for beginners, students and artists.
Use these plain-English definitions as a starting point. Some terms can have specific meanings in contracts, course rules or prize terms, so check official documents when it matters.
Materials made with higher pigment load, better binders or more reliable performance than student-grade equivalents.
More affordable materials designed for learning, practice and classroom use.
A term used for materials intended to last longer under appropriate conditions. Always check manufacturer detail.
A primer used to prepare canvas, panels or other surfaces for painting.
The amount and quality of pigment in paint, affecting colour strength and coverage.
A substance added to paint to change flow, drying time, transparency, texture or finish.
The surface texture of paper, canvas or board that grips drawing or painting media.
Paper or board made to reduce acid-related deterioration over time.
Watercolour paper with a textured surface.
Smooth watercolour paper often used for detail and fine lines.
Spray used to reduce smudging in charcoal, pastel or pencil work.
A protective or finishing layer used on some paintings after appropriate drying or curing.
Artsoz is designed to be a practical directory for artists, collectors, students, galleries and art lovers. Send useful art prizes, open calls, galleries, local council resources or learning links.