AusArt Day leverages our critical mass to deliver a national sector-led time-sensitive campaign, inclusive of many independent yet clearly defined cases for support, to show our collective appreciation for those who bring creativity into our lives. The day is proposed as a nationwide fundraising opportunity – a collective movement – designed to mobilise artists and arts organisations to raise funds on a single, powerful day. The continuance of a second pilot year will support the sector to fully leverage this opportunity, now a known entity, to increase fundraising capability, and to engage new audiences and donor communities in innovative and entrepreneurial ways.
AusArt Day invites all Australians to show their support for artists and arts organisations by making a donation – big or small, to support the creativity they love.
AusArt Day 2026 key dates:
- Open registrations (to all participants): Tuesday 4 August
- Close registrations (to all participants): Thursday 24 September
- Gallery page is live: Thursday 1 October
- AusArt Day 2026: Thursday 22 October
AusArt Day is open to Australian artists, collectives and arts organisations who want to come together to raise funds for their creative work, projects or ongoing activities on Thursday 22 October 2026.
Participation is open-access and does not involve a competitive assessment process.
To register, participants must meet the eligibility requirements below and commit to delivering a dedicated digital fundraising campaign as part of this national day of action.
Particiants must confirm the following eligibility criteria (all mandatory):
- I am engaged in the promotion and presentation of arts and cultural activities
- I agree to adhere to the Protocols for using First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property in the Arts
- I will deliver a dedicated 12-hour digital fundraising campaign as part of the Creative Australia AusArt Day, on 22 October 2026
- I will report on the live results of my 12-hour fundraising campaign at scheduled times on the day as requested by Creative Australia
Once registrations are finalised, all AusArt Day participants will have be sent
- an AusArt Day campaign toolkit resource to assist with your fundraising campaign.
- professional development opportunities dedicated to supporting participants of AusArt Day.
Creative Australia will create a national advertorial and editorial campaign to support momentum for the AusArt Day, including:
- digital content and video promotions
- media marketing to raise awareness
- support for participating artists and arts organisations in amplifying their fundraising efforts
Creative Australia works with external PR agencies for the publicity of the giving day. Participants should prepare to be contacted by them to discuss potential media opportunities.
Find out more about AusArt Day here: https://creative.gov.au/ausartday-2026
Register to participate here: https://creativeaus.eventsair.com/ausart-day-2026/ausart-day-registration/Site/Register
For any questions please reach out at [email protected]
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