Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week

Opportunities for 5 to 11 October 2026 include festival grants, artist commissions and residencies.
Create NSW has launched a new funding program to support collaboration between festivals and delivery partners and venues. Pictured, Hive of Industry by Legs On The Wall, presented at the Power Up Festival at White Bay Power Station. Photo: Anna Kucera.

This week, Create NSW launches its Creative Collaboration Fund, helping arts festivals and events collaborate with delivery partners like venues and councils. Also added are two commission opportunities for visual artists.

Grant. Create NSW’s 2026 Regional Arts Touring (Round 2) funding helps New South Wales-based artists and arts organisations with the cost of touring their work to regional areas in the state. The scheme backs both small and large tours, and covers things like live shows, exhibitions and arts and cultural programs. It’s open to all artforms, and to works for audiences of all ages.

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