Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art

The nation’s longest-running survey of contemporary Australian art, held every two years since 1990.

Known for its risk taking and expansive vision, each iteration of the Adelaide Biennial responds to a different theme or premise. Featuring the latest works of art by leading contemporary artists from all corners of the country, the Adelaide Biennial is defined by experimentation and innovation, and is known for its role in accelerating the careers and profiles of Australian artists.

2028 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art Curator Call Out

Exhibition Proposals for the 20th Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art have now closed. Participants will be notified of their proposal status on 21 August 2026.

Presented in association with the Adelaide Festival, with generous support received from the Art Gallery of South Australia Biennial Ambassadors Program and Principal Donor The Balnaves Foundation. This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body and by the Visual Art, Craft and Design Framework, an initiative of the Australian, State and Territory Governments.

Principal Donor
  • The Balnaves Foundation
In Association with
  • Creative Australia Visual Art, Craft and Design Framework
  • Government of South Australia
  • South Australian Tourism Commission

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