Whether you’re an emerging artist or an established creative, rejection hurts and can shake your confidence. However, it may help to remember that you’re far from alone. Arts funding is extremely competitive. For example, Creative Australia’s grant programs typically fund only about 15-20% of applications, meaning the majority of artists will miss out. The key is how you respond and move forward.
The following strategies – drawn from Australian artists, arts workers and funding experts – offer actionable and compassionate guidance on coping with grant rejection and coming back stronger.
