Grants and Funding

2021 Kat Muscat Fellowship shortlist announced
The shortlist for the 2021 Kat Muscat Fellowship is comprised of a diverse group of writers whose work explores trans’…

Opportunities and Awards Wrap
NAVA announces EOI for writers, first NIDA Youtube Scholarship recipient awarded, ABIA announces long list, plus more awards and opportunities.

Opportunities and Awards Wrap
Undercover Artist Festival seeks applicants, recipients of Asia Dunlop Medals announced, American photographer wins big Australian photographic award, plus more…

New funding initiatives announced in Queensland
A new fund supporting First Nations performing arts organisations, and pathways for emerging arts organisations towards multi-year funding, has been…

ARIs and the challenge of online existence during COVID
COVID caused cultural bodies around the world to turn digital, but for smaller orgs like ARIs, the change to online…

$60.5m QLD gallery to get new signature artworks
Artists Ramesh Nithiyendran and Judy Watson have each been commissioned to make an outdoor artwork ahead of HOTA's new $60.5…

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
New funding program supports regional galleries, festivals announce programs and special guests, the return of American Psycho, and more.

Opportunities and Awards Wrap
COVID grants available for artists, Powerhouse names creatives for residency program, Laura Greaves announced as WestWords writer in residence, plus…

Latest arts money isn’t enough; we need transparency
Over the past decade, Australia’s national arts funding has shrunk while the demand has increased. Writer Jo Caust looks at…

NSW arts grants ‘a black box’
The ongoing state inquiry into grants has found a process that is difficult to understand and which makes it harder…