Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week
Opportunities for 1 to 7 June include major fellowships to Paris and a free Sydney rehearsal space.
Craft is in crisis – but it seems only in Australia
As craft is enjoying unprecedented visibility globally, why is Australia dismantling the very institutions that sustain it?
Young people need more than footy ovals – it’s time to invest in culture
What would happen if young people had the same access to live music as they do with sport, wonders Kate…
Gisèle Pelicot’s memoir is a remarkable tale of survival
In A Hymn to Life, Gisèle Pelicot explores the aftermath of learning about her husband’s heinous sexual crimes against her.
Douglas Stuart reveals flashes of tenderness in his violent working‑class men
In John of John, Booker Prize-winner Douglas Stuart has returned to his territory and deepened it.
Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week
Opportunities for 4 to 10 May 2026 include mentorships, prizes and sessions to flex your audience development skills.
What I learnt as an artist judging an international craft prize
In a major coup, two Australians made the cut in the international Loewe Craft Prize. We speak to one of…
Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week
Opportunities for 15 to 21 June include a new fellowship supporting South Australian stories.
Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week
Opportunities for 11 to 17 May include grants for South Australian creatives and a major commission for visual artists.
Best opportunities, grants and awards for creatives: 8-14 December 2025
The Bald Archy Prize spreads its wings, major commissions and funding opportunities for 2026, and more.