Grants and Funding
Lockdown care package: resources you need now
From things to stream this weekend, others to keep the kids creatively engaged, mental health resources to lean on, and…
Opportunities and Awards Wrap
Applications open for writers fellowship, Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship, new public art commission for Aboriginal artists, and recipients announced…
Live music receives targeted support as pandemic continues
New funding support for the COVID-impacted live music sector is available in QLD and NSW.
Half of Federal arts emergency money remains unspent
Shadow Arts Minister Tony Burke delivers the alarming news that half of RISE Federal funding promised is still undelivered, more…
COVID safety nets for cancelled arts events: some progress, but still vulnerable
As snap lockdowns loom large across the country with no end in sight, some state governments are doing their best…
NSW Government commits $24 million to arts, in largest permanent boost in 15 years
Minister Don Harwin has announced an additional $24 million in arts and culture program funding, guaranteeing a permanent 10% funding…
$75M in lockdown relief for NSW performing arts orgs
The NSW Government has announced a quick turn-around support package for performing arts organisations and music venues, impacted by the…
Writing awards, competitions and opportunities in 2021
It’s time to fill your calendar with these literary prizes, fellowships and opportunities.
Choreography and the museum: how to make collaboration work
Made up of five public institutions from Australia and the world, Precarious Movements is a prime example of collaboration at…
Australian circus companies herald new beginnings
A national circus festival, a new circus centre in Brisbane, and a fellowship program for circus artists have all recently…