19 November - 06 December 2008. China de la Vega stages her first solo exhibition with this body of mixed media assemblage works at the Damien Minton Gallery in Redfern

19 November - 21 December 2008. Acclaimed author and artist Graeme Base is exhibiting some of his most characteristic and famous illustrations at the Melbourne Art Rooms, incorporating a family day and book signing on Sunday, November 23rd.

15 November - 30 November 2008. The Redlands Westpac Art Prize now attracts leading contemporary artists from around the country, competing for a total of $31,000 – making it one of the country’s most generous art prizes.

03 December - 20 December 2008. See the compelling landscapes of Amanda Van Gils at the Jenny Port Gallery in Richmond from the 3rd December.

29 November - 24 December 2008. This exhibition explores Paul Ruiz' continued fascination with mapping the observed and imagined human figure, showing at Lindberg Contemporary Art, Collingwood.

20 November - 14 December 2008. Anne MacDonald exhibits a large scale photographic installation, exploring the relationship between photography, death and transience. Showing at the Artereal Gallery, Rozelle.

13 November - 27 November 2008. Elizabeth Wadsworth's dynamic exhibition in the artist’s studio opens Thursday 13th November. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience her intriguing new body of work in an intimate and personal space.

29 November - 30 November 2008. one+2 Artist Studios is holding its annual open weekend on the 29th and 30th of November. This is a unique opportunity to meet and buy direct from the artists in ROzelle, Sydney.

04 December - 10 December 2008. Belinda Villani is exhibiting her most recent works of sculpture at the blank_space gallery in Crown Street, Surry Hills. Paul Shopis is concurrently exhibiting his 'Inner Circles' show at the same address.

11 November 2008. The Friends of the National Art School are holding their third annual plate auction for one night only on Tuesday 11 November. All proceeds go towards staff, students and graduates of the NAS.