Creative Australia

Opportunities closing soon at Creative Australia

International residencies, First Nations Arts and Culture Awards nominations and matched funding opportunities closing September 15.

Residencies

Opportunity Details

Closing Date

Sep 15, 2026

Accepting applications from

National

Artform

All Arts

The following opportunities are closing soon at Creative Australia. For the full list of current grants and opportunities available, visit Creative Australia’s website here.

Helsinki International Artist Programme (HIAP)

This three-month residency program offers a $15,000 grant, plus time and space for open-ended research and experimentation on Suomenlinna island in Helsinki.
Apply now

BR Whiting Studio residency

A residency opportunity for Australian writers in Rome of varying duration of one, three or six months.

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Debra Porch Award: Visual Arts Residency

Investment to support both an Australian artist and a Thai artist to undertake reciprocal residencies.

Apply now.

 

International Studio & Curatorial Program (ISCP), New York Residency

An opportunity to develop your visual arts practice and professional networks over four months in New York with a $35,000 grant.

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Red Ochre Award (Lifetime Achievement)

Senior First Nations artists and cultural workers with thirty or more years of continued artistic practice, awards are open across two categories:

Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence: Two awards valued at $80,000 for outstanding lifetime achievement in artistic practice for a senior Australian First Nations artist.

Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Cultural Advocacy and Leadership: Two awards valued at $80,000 for outstanding lifetime achievement in cultural advocacy and leadership for a senior Australian First Nations arts leader or arts and cultural worker.

Nominate now

 

First Nations Arts and Culture Established Artist of the Year Award

Recognising excellence in artistic practice and outstanding achievement in the arts for an established artist with twenty (20) or more years of continued artistic practice.

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First Nations Arts and Culture Business Innovation Award

Recognising innovation and excellence in entrepreneurship among small to medium Australian First Nations arts and culture businesses and arts organisations.

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First Nations Arts and Culture Youth Award for Achievement in the Arts

Recognising the achievement of an Australian First Nations artist or arts workers between the age of 18 and 35.

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Matched Funding for Organisations – Advanced

Supports small to medium arts and cultural organisations to lead and evolve sophisticated private sector fundraising practice and embed it for long-term sustainability within their organisation.

Apply now

 

Matched Funding for Artists and Artist Groups – Intermediate

Supports artists to build on existing private sector fundraising experience and strengthen their practice over time.

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Matched Funding for Organisations – Beginner

Supports arts and cultural organisations to build and embed private sector fundraising skills, knowledge and confidence over time.

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Featured Image: HOSSEI, ‘THUNDERBLOOM’, performance, 2023, West Space, Collingwood Yards. Photography by Kenneth Suico.

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