Grants round closing soon
Our grants program supports a diverse range of artists, artistic practice, organisations and arts activities. Applications for Australia Council grants are independently assessed by artists and arts professionals from across the country. Apply by Tuesday 4 February.
Opportunities for First Nations Artists
The arts of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people reflect the unique cultural heritage of the world’s oldest living culture. The Australia Council grants program maintains Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander decision making on applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, groups and organisations. For more information about core grants and other opportunities visit our funding page.
Aside from our core grants program, which is open to individuals, artists and organisations on an ongoing basis, the Australia Council also offers the below opportunities, which are open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists.
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First Nations Writers' Residency opening soon The Australia Council for the Arts in partnership with Magabala Books are calling on applications for the First Nations Writers’ Residency to be held in Broome between 4 -13 May 2020. The residency will enable 6 participants to be immersed in their craft of writing and have the space to reflect and reconnect to their practice in collaboration with likeminded creatives. |
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Signature Works $10,000 - $25,0000 Signature Works is an invitation only opportunity. Signature creative works impact artists, audiences and markets. The richness of creative ideas translated to an engaging experience for audiences, furthers market growth opportunities and provides an insight into the vitality and vibrancy of First Nations arts in the national and international arts landscape. Learn more |
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The Australia Council Fellowship for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Arts $80,000 The Australia Council offers a Fellowship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts of $80,000 support outstanding, established artists’ creative activity and professional development for a period of up to two years. Learn more |
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Chosen up to $50,000 (Nominations are now closed) Chosen allows First Nations communities to take control and plan for how they will nurture younger people from their community/sector in the arts and/or culture. Chosen sets out to reinvigorate the cultural practice of master apprentice relationships and mentorships within the arts community and sector, successful projects will facilitate intergenerational transfer of knowledge. Apply now |
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The Red Ochre Award $50,000 (Nominations are now closed) The prestigious Red Ochre Award pays 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/or Torres Strait Islander arts, both nationally and internationally. Learn more |
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The Dreaming Award $20,000 (Applications are now closed) The Dreaming Award recognises an inspirational young artist aged 18-30 years and supports them to create a major body of work through mentoring and partnerships, either nationally or internationally. Learn more |
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The Custodianship program (Applications are now closed) Unearthing First Nations leadership by developing different ways of knowing, being and doing. Connecting legacy between past and future generations. The Custodianship program is designed by First Nations leaders for First Nations leaders to transform sustainability in culture, practice, community and the arts. Learn more |
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The Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FESTPAC) - Expressions of interest (Applications are now closed) FESTPAC-Hawaiʻi 2020 will feature live performances, cultural workshops, hands-on demonstrations, film, storytelling and more, exemplifying the diversity of traditional and contemporary arts and culture across Oceania. Australia Council for the Arts are calling on expressions of interest from individuals, groups and organisations to be part of the Australian Delegation.Learn more |
Please visit our funding page to find all the other current opportunities available to all artists and arts workers.
Need help with your application? Contact a Grants Officer now.