Arts opportunities 2026: residencies, fellowships and scholarships for artists and arts workers

Discover the major residencies, fellowships and scholarships across the visual, performing and literary arts.
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Residencies, fellowships and scholarships are excellent avenues for expanding your practice, enhancing your skillset and pursuing professional development. This collection of opportunities is for artists and arts workers and spans multiple practices including (but not limited to) painting, music, writing, acting, opera, ballet, textiles and publishing.

Intended as a practical reference point for progressing your creative career this year, this multi-disciplinary list caters to the needs of visual, performing and literary arts practitioners seeking opportunities both within Australia and internationally.

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Nanci Nott is a nerdy creative with particular passions for philosophy and the arts. She has completed a BA in Philosophy, and postgraduate studies in digital and social media. Nanci is currently undertaking an MA in Creative Writing, and is working on a variety of projects ranging from novels to video games. Nanci loves reviewing books, exhibitions, and performances for ArtsHub, and is creative director at Defy Reality Entertainment.