The Dreaming Award
The Dreaming Award was established in 2012 to support an inspirational young First Nations artist aged 18-30 years to create a major body of work through mentoring and partnerships.
The Red Ochre Award (Lifetime Achievement)
The prestigious Red Ochre Award was established by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board in 1993 to pay tribute to a senior Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person for their outstanding lifetime achievement in the arts and their contribution to the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts, both nationally and internationally.
First Nations Emerging Career Development Award 2020
The First Nations Emerging Career Development Award is open to Australian First Nations artists between 18-30 years old, living in Australia or overseas to pursue their professional development.
Visual Arts Outreach Manager
Barkly Regional Arts (BRA) is seeking a dynamic and visionary manager for its Visual Arts Outreach Program
Still & Motion – Hong Kong International Poster Triennial 2020
Designers and creative individuals from all over the world are invited to submit entries for the The Hong Kong Poster Triennial 2020 International Poster Design competition
Lake Art Prize 2020
The Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie is thrilled to announce the Lake Art Prize, a new biennial National Acquisitive Prize for Contemporary Australian Art - valued at $25,000.
City of Melbourne, 2021 Annual Arts Grants
What creative work would you develop or present with the support of an arts grant? Whether you compose, paint, sculpt, dance, write, perform, film or produce work unlike anything else, grants of up to $20,000 are available to make your 2021 project happen.
Artist Call Out: The Hero's Journey Art Prize 2020
aMBUSH Gallery, in partnership with Kambri at ANU, is seeking works from Australian-based visual artists, graphic designers, and digital agencies for their upcoming poster prize and exhibition, The Hero’s Journey.
Industry News August 2020
Latest industry news from the visual and media arts, craft and design sector, August 2020.
Harvard University: The Gough Whitlam and Malcolm Fraser Visiting Professor of Australian Studies
The Committee on Australian Studies at Harvard University seeks to appoint a distinguished scholar to the Gough Whitlam and Malcolm Fraser Visiting Professor of Australian Studies for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Cherish II Fund
The Cherish II Fund is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the disruption experienced by the First Nations arts and cultural sector and community.
The Glover Prize 2021
The $50,000 Glover Prize is awarded for an artwork which reflects the unique landscape of Tasmania.
City of Sydney Grants
A range of City of Sydney grants are now open!
Dobell Drawing Prize #22
The National Art School and the Sir William Dobell Art Foundation invites artists to submit entries in competition for the #30,000 acquisitive Dobell Drawing Prize #22.
Industry News July 2020
Latest industry news from the visual and media arts, craft and design sector, July 2020.
Small Project Grants (Quick Response)
Small Project Grants support the creation, development and presentation of new work and professional development or promotion for NSW-based professional artists and arts and cultural workers.
Industry News June 2020
Latest industry news from the visual and media arts, craft and design sector, June 2020.
Quick Response Grants, City of Adelaide
The City of Adelaide offers quick response grants of up to $2,000
Regional Arts Fund Recovery Boost
Immediate, mid and long term funding for individuals and organisations strengthening the fabric of the creative ecosystem in regional, rural and remote Australia.
Senini Award for Ceramics
Entries are now open to Victorian tertiary art students for the 2021 Mary & Lou Senini Award in Ceramics.
Rick Amor Drawing Award 2021
The $20,000 acquisitive Rick Amor Drawing Award will be held at McClelland Sculpture Park for the first time in 2021.
Splash McClelland Contemporary Watercolour Award
Held at McClelland every three years, the Splash: McClelland Contemporary Watercolour Award was established to showcase Australian artists who work in the medium of watercolour.
Industry News May 2020
Latest industry news from the visual and media arts, craft and design sector, May 2020.
Guidance materials for COVID-19 & the Workplace
Information and resources from Safe Work Australia on COVID-19 and Work Health & Safety.
OptiKA: Kingston Photographic Award
OptiKA: Kingston Photographic Award Now Open! Photographers of all skill levels are invited to capture images of Kingston that respond to the evocative theme of 'Connection'.
NAVA Advocacy Kit 2020 Part 1
Keen to develop your advocacy skills to champion the arts with confidence, but not sure where or how to begin? Let’s work on developing those skills together.
Rental space available for artists to work during COVID-19
Articulate Project Space have studios available for artists during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AME Bale Travelling Scholarship and Art Prize
The A.M.E. Bale Travelling Scholarship and Art Prize is awarded biennially to Australian artists who have demonstrated talent and achievement in traditional styles.
Industry News April 2020
Latest industry news from the visual and media arts, craft and design sector, April 2020.
COVID-19 Support: Fee-Free Courses
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, TAFE NSW, in conjunction with the NSW Government, is offering a number of fee-free short courses that can be completed in just days or weeks, offering practical skills and experiences across a range of industries.
Arts Activities funding, Arts ACT
Arts Activities funding is available to ACT-based artists at all stages of their careers and to organisations providing the Canberra community with opportunities to engage in the arts.
Industry News February 2020
Latest industry news from the visual and media arts, craft and design sector, February 2020.
Small Project Grants, West Tamar
West Tamar Council’s Small Project Grants provide funding throughout the year and provide an opportunity for new applicants to form a relationship with Council and gain an understanding of the grant process.
Indigenous Scholarships, American Australian Association Arts Fund
The American-Australian Arts Fund (AAAF) provides support of up to US $20,000 to emerging Native American, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, Indigenous Australian and Torres Strait Islander artists to study or undertake artistic development in each other’s countries respectively.
Arts Agenda, Nov 2019
Arts Agenda is a monthly focus on national issues in Australia’s contemporary arts, designed for the inboxes of leading thinkers in journalism, academia and policy.
Arts Agenda, Aug 2019
Arts Agenda is a monthly focus on national issues in Australia’s contemporary arts, designed for the inboxes of leading thinkers in journalism, academia and policy.
Arts Agenda, Jul 2019
Arts Agenda is a monthly focus on national issues in Australia’s contemporary arts, designed for the inboxes of leading thinkers in journalism, academia and policy.
Arts Agenda, Jun 2019
Arts Agenda is a monthly focus on national issues in Australia’s contemporary arts, designed for the inboxes of leading thinkers in journalism, academia and policy.
Arts Agenda, May 2019
Arts Agenda is a monthly focus on national issues in Australia’s contemporary arts, designed for the inboxes of leading thinkers in journalism, academia and policy.
Arts Agenda, Apr 2019
Arts Agenda is a monthly focus on national issues in Australia’s contemporary arts, designed for the inboxes of leading thinkers in journalism, academia and policy.
Arts Agenda, Mar 2019
Arts Agenda is a monthly focus on national issues in Australia’s contemporary arts, designed for the inboxes of leading thinkers in journalism, academia and policy.
