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Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship 2025
Art Gallery of NSW – National
Annual scholarship for Australian painters aged 20–30 with an established body of work. Offers a major international residency in Paris and five national residencies in Kangaroo Valley.
$50,000 + Paris Residency | 5 x $10,000 + NSW Residencies
Closing 28 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Narrative Content Development Funding
Screen Australia – National
Supports the development of narrative projects for online, TV, and theatrical platforms, including VR/AR/XR. Open to individuals and companies.
$10,000 – $75,000
Accepting Applications
Apply Here | [email protected]
Peter Blazey Fellowship
The University of Melbourne - National
Annual fellowship supporting writers working on a non-fiction manuscript in biography, autobiography, or life writing.
Up to $20,000
Closing 11 August 2025
Quick Response Grants
Regional Arts Fund - National
Supports artists and arts workers with urgent professional development or small projects at short notice. This is available across all states for regional artists.
Up to $3,000 Individuals | Up to $5,000 Groups
Accepting Applications
Regional Arts Fund – Project Grants 2025–2026
Regional Arts Australia – National
Funding for regionally based artists, arts workers, and organisations to support creative projects and professional development that benefit regional communities across Australia
Up to $30,000
Closing 12 August – 31 August 2025 (State Dependent)
Sidney Myer Creative Fellowships
Sidney Myer Fund & The Myer Foundation - National
Unrestricted, tax-free grants of $200,000 over two years awarded to early mid-career Australian artists and cultural leaders demonstrating outstanding talent and exceptional courage.
$200,000 Over Two Years
Closing 17 August 2025
Author Fellowship
Copyright Agency - National
For an established Australian author to develop a significant new work for publication or performance. Open to authors with at least five published or performed full-length works and a publishing contract or intent to publish.
$80,000
Closing 18 August 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Fellowship for Non-Fiction Writing
Copyright Agency - National
A fellowship supporting the creation of a significant new work of literary non-fiction. Open to authors with at least two previously published full-length works and a confirmed publishing pathway.
$80,000
Closing 18 August 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
MATCH Lab
Creative Australia – National
Dollar-for-dollar matched funding for artists and groups developing fundraising campaigns. Includes fundraising training, business development skills, and a subsidised professional development clinic.
Up to $10,000 + PD Support
Closing 5 August 2025
Plus1
Creative Australia – National
Matched funding for small-to-medium arts and cultural organisations to strengthen fundraising capacity, build networks, and grow private sector support. Supports operational costs, new work, staffing, program initiatives, fundraising tools, and more.
Up to $50,000 Matched Funding
Closing 5 August 2025
Legacy: First Nations Multi-Year Project Fund
Creative Australia - National
Multi-year funding for First Nations individuals, groups, and organisations to pass on artistic and cultural knowledge from elders to younger generations through community-led models.
$150,000 over 3 years
Closing 8 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected] / [email protected]
Arts and Disability Initiative
Creative Australia - National
Funding for d/Deaf and disabled artists to develop new work or strengthen their practice, skills, and networks. Additional support available for access costs.
$30,000 (+ up to $3,000 for access costs)
Closing 8 July 2025
International Market and Audience Development
Creative Australia - National
Matched funding of up to $10,000 to support international promotion, touring, and content creation for Australian musicians and music professionals.
$2,000 – $10,000 (Matched Funding)
Closing 8 July 2025
International Performance and Touring Activity
Creative Australia - National
Matched funding of up to $25,000 to support international tours and performances by Australian contemporary music artists.
$5,000 – $25,000 (Matched Funding)
Closing 8 July 2025
International Professional and Artistic Development
Creative Australia - National
Matched funding of up to $15,000 to support international professional development for Australian music professionals, including solo artists, producers, composers, and ensembles.
$3,000 – $15,000 (Matched Funding)
Closing 8 July 2025
Playing Australia Audience Development Multi-Year Investment Program 2026–2028
Creative Australia - National
Funding for national touring projects that focus on building audiences in regional and remote communities. Supports up to three years of activity aligned with audience development goals.
Up to $300,000 per year (3 years)
Closing 5 August 2025
Crisis Relief Grants
Support Act - National
Available to musicians, managers, crew, and music workers experiencing financial hardship due to illness, injury, mental health, older age, or another crisis impacting their ability to work. Grants are provided through payment of personal expenses rather than cash. Social work support and practical assistance are also available.
Funding Amount: Assessed on need (non-cash support)
Apply Anytime
Joyce Thorpe Nicholson Creative Fellowship 2025
University of Melbourne – VIC
A fellowship for emerging women-identifying writers and creatives to develop new work in response to the Joyce Thorpe Nicholson collection. Includes campus access, curatorial support, and a public engagement component.
$20,000 + Support Package
Closing 27 July 2025
IC Open Access
Darebin Intercultural Centre – VIC
A program supporting community-engaged, intersectional projects with two streams: a Development Stream offering $2,000 and venue access, and a Space Stream offering up to 30 hours of venue support. Open to those who live, work or study in the City of Darebin.
Up to $2,000 + Venue Support
Closing 1 August 2025
Creative Arts Grant 2025
Apollo Bay Arts – VIC
Funding for emerging artists and community-based creative projects in the Apollo Bay and Southern Otway region. Supports a wide range of artforms and may include venue access or in-kind support.
Up to $3,000
Closing 20 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Dahl Fellowships
Eucalypt Australia – VIC
Funding for bold, original projects related to eucalypts across art, education, and conservation that are not readily fundable elsewhere.
Up to $25,000
Closing 12 August 2025
The Betty Amsden Fellowship 2026
Betty Amsden Foundation - VIC
For a Victorian-based performing arts sector professional to develop a bold idea in arts management. Includes formal learning, mentoring, and practical implementation.
Up to $100,000 Fellowship
Closing 10 July 2025
Annual Grants Program 2026
Yarra Ranges Council - VIC
Funding for local organisations, community groups, and artists to support wellbeing, events, and community outcomes.
Up to $15,000
Closing 14 July 2025
Lesley Hall Arts and Disability Scholarship 2025
Arts Access Victoria – VIC
A $5,000 scholarship supporting a Deaf or Disabled artist, arts worker, or creative living in Victoria who uses their practice to advocate for disability rights and challenge assumptions about disability.
Closing 21 July 2025
Apply Here | Alanah Guiry – [email protected]
A.M.E. Bale Travelling Scholarship
Glen Eira City Council – VIC
Supports emerging artists working in realist, figurative or representational styles to pursue classical training. The Travelling Scholarship funds a one-year program to study works of the old masters, either overseas or in Australia.
$50,000 Travelling Scholarship
Closing 23 September 2025
Signature Festivals (Biennial)
Maribyrnong City Council - VIC
Supports large-scale, high-impact festivals that enhance Maribyrnong’s identity as a cultural and nighttime destination. Open to community organisations and creative producers.
Funding + In-Kind Support Available
Closing 15 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Place-Based Initiatives (Annual)
Maribyrnong City Council - VIC
For smaller-scale local events and activations that enliven neighbourhoods across the city. Ideal for community groups, artists, and creatives.
Funding + In-Kind Support Available
Closing 15 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Quick Response Grants
City of Casey - VIC
Supports urgent, unforeseen expenses for new and established community groups. Open all year until funds are expended.
Up to $1,000
Accepting Applications
Apply Here | [email protected]
Kingston Arts, Performing Arts Development Program
City of Kingston – VIC
Supports performing artists in developing new work by providing financial assistance and access to creative spaces, mentorship, and technical resources.
$5,000 + Development
Applications Open
VIC Quick Response Grants
Regional Arts Fund - VIC
Provides short-term funding for urgent creative opportunities and small-scale projects in regional Victoria.
$3,000 Individuals & $5,000 Groups
Applications Open
Arts and Creativity Grants 2025
Northern Beaches Council – NSW
Supports creative projects that benefit the Northern Beaches community. Open to individual artists, creative workers, and arts organisations across all artforms.
Up to $5,000 (Independent) | Up to $10,000 (Organisations/Partnerships)
Closing 28 July 2025
Regional Arts Fund – Project Grants 2025
Regional Arts NSW – NSW
Funding for high-quality arts projects that benefit regional or remote artists, arts workers, and communities. Open to all creative practices, including cross-disciplinary work.
Up to $30,000
Closing 15 August 2025
Audience Development Program 2025
Screen NSW – NSW
Funding for public screenings, film festivals, and tours that connect audiences with screen content across NSW. Supports events that celebrate on-screen storytelling and cultural diversity.
$5,000 – $50,000
Closing 16 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Industry Development Program 2025
Screen NSW – NSW
Funding for one-off or annual initiatives that provide professional development for screen and digital games practitioners in NSW, including workshops, masterclasses, labs, and forums.
$5,000 – $150,000
Closing 16 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Green Square Accommodation Grants
City of Sydney - NSW
Support for creative and community organisations to access subsidised space at Joynton Avenue Creative Centre and Banga Community Shed in Green Square.
Up to 100% Rental Subsidy for up to 5 Years
Closing 29 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
The Windmill Trust Scholarship 2025
Regional Arts NSW - NSW
$10,000 scholarship supporting regional NSW visual artists with professional development, exhibitions, or independent artistic research and practice.
Up to $10,000
Closing 7 July 2025
CH Currey Memorial Fellowship 2026
State Library of New South Wales - NSW
A fellowship for the writing of Australian history using original sources from the State Library of NSW. Open to independent researchers not supported by institutional funding.
$20,000
Closing 11 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
David Scott Mitchell Memorial Fellowship 2026
State Library of New South Wales - NSW
A fellowship for the research and writing of Australian history using the collections of the Mitchell Library. Open to scholars and researchers committed to producing a significant historical work.
$12,000
Closing 11 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Merewether Fellowship 2026
State Library of New South Wales - NSW
A fellowship supporting the research and writing of 19th-century New South Wales history using the collections of the Mitchell Library. Open to scholars and researchers working on significant historical projects.
$12,000
Closing 11 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Skills Development Grants
Museums & Galleries of NSW - NSW
Funding for volunteer museums, museum networks, and Aboriginal cultural spaces for regional or state-focused skill development and networking events involving multiple organisations.
Closing 2 November 2025
Windmill Trust Scholarship 2025
Windmill Trust - NSW
Supports regional NSW visual artists to pursue career development, exhibitions, or independent artistic research.
Up to $10,000
Closing 7 July 2025
SoundNSW Touring & Travel Fund
SoundNSW - NSW
This quick response funding program supports NSW contemporary music artists, acts, and music industry professionals.
Up to $5,000
Closing 28 November 2025
Actors Benevolent Fund Grants Program
Actors Benevolent Fund of NSW - NSW
Provides financial assistance to entertainment professionals facing hardship due to illness, injury, or unforeseen circumstances.
Up to $3,000
Accepting Applications
Apply Here | [email protected]
Targeted Assistance Initiative
Artist Relief Fund WA - WA
Financial assistance for entertainment professionals in Western Australia, including actors, musicians, creatives, and crew, to help cover groceries, fuel, bills, medical expenses, and mental health care.
Up to $500
Quick Response Grants
Regional Arts WA - WA
Supports regional artists and organisations to access professional development or respond to short-notice project opportunities. Offered monthly from February to November.
Up to $3,000 (Individuals) / Up to $5,000 (Organisations)
Accepting Applications
Adelaide Fringe Fund Grants
Adelaide Fringe - SA
Funding available for artists, producers, and venues presenting new work at the 2025 Adelaide Fringe. Includes Get Involved and Australian First Nations Grants, plus optional mentorship support for early-career producers.
Up to $7,500 (+ $2,500 Mentorship Support)
Closing 1 August 2025
Carclew Fellowships 2026
Carclew - SA
Funding of up to $10,000 for emerging artists and arts workers (aged up to 26, or up to 30 for First Nations applicants) to support career building, skills development, mentoring, and research across a range of creative practices.
Up to $10,000
Closing 20 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
The Ripple Effect
Human.Kind Studios - SA
Bimonthly micro-grants of $1,500 awarded to transformational, community-driven projects in Adelaide. Open to creative, conscious, and environmental initiatives that foster positive change.
$1,500 (Micro-Grant)
Closing 6 August 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
40 for 40 Grant
Nexus Arts - SA
A special grant celebrating Nexus Arts’ 40th anniversary, supporting innovative projects by artists from culturally diverse and First Nations backgrounds.
$1,000
Accepting Applications
Targeted Development Grant
South Australian Film Corporation - SA
Supports the development of ambitious and original screen projects that can be produced and post-produced in South Australia.
Up to $20,000
Accepting Applications
Matched Market Development Grant
South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) - SA
Provides guaranteed matched funding to South Australian production companies with secured third-party development support from the market.
Up to $25,000
Accepting Applications
Screen Production Fund
South Australian Film Corporation (SAFC) - SA
Supports the production of scripted and unscripted content for any screen, generating economic outcomes for the South Australian screen industry. Producers can receive up to 10% of South Australian production spend.
Accepting Applications
Arts Activities Funding: $5–50K
artsACT - ACT
Funding for Canberra-based artists, groups, and organisations to undertake arts activities including new work, professional development, residencies, mentoring, and community engagement.
$5,001 – $50,000
Closing 31 July 2025
Sir William Dobell Visiting Fellowships & Chair 2026
The University of Melbourne - ACT
Up to four Fellowships and one Chair position available for art historians and curators to engage in research, teaching, and collaboration at ANU.
Up to $10,000 + Office, Library & Travel Support
Closing 8 August 2025
Arts NT Residential Fellowships
Varuna, The National Writers’ House - NT
Two-week funded residencies for six emerging or established writers living in the Northern Territory. Includes one-on-one mentoring and travel stipend.
In-kind Residency + $1,500 Travel Stipend
Closing 14 July 2025
Rising Phoenix: SPARK Fellowships 2025
RANT Arts - TAS
Three $2,000 fellowships for young artists and cultural practitioners aged 18–25 in Northern Tasmania to support self-directed development.
3 x $2,000 Fellowships
Closing 15 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Artsbridge
Arts Tasmania - TAS
Supports travel for Tasmanian artists and cultural workers—within Tasmania, interstate, or internationally—or bringing external professionals into Tasmania for arts and cultural heritage activities.
Up to $10,000
Closing 8 September 2025
Roving Curators Program
Arts Tasmania - TAS
Provides up to 25 days of in-kind support from museum professionals to assist eligible Tasmanian museums, galleries, and collections with cultural heritage activities and sector development.
Up to 25 Days of In-Kind Support
Closing 8 September 2025
Organisations – Projects
Arts Tasmania - TAS
Grants for organisations delivering high-quality arts experiences, sector development services, or activities that benefit Tasmanian artists and audiences. Supports creative development, presentation, and professional development.
$5,000 – $75,000
Closing 8 September 2025
Organisations – Youth Arts
Arts Tasmania (in partnership with Screen Tasmania) - TAS
Funding for organisations to deliver arts activities that actively engage young people (0–25 years), supporting creative skill development, social connection, and wellbeing.
Up to $80,000
Closing 8 September 2025
Cultural Heritage Organisations – Multi-Year Support (2026–2027)
Arts Tasmania - TAS
Multi-year funding for eligible Tasmanian cultural heritage organisations with public collections. Supports strategic leadership, volunteer engagement, sector development, and audience connection. Open only to organisations with prior competitive Arts Tasmania funding.
$50,000 – $150,000 per year (4 years)
Closing 14 July 2025
Island Screen Incentive
Screen Tasmania - TAS
Provides funding of up to $500,000 to attract non-Tasmanian screen productions to film in the state, boosting the local economy and showcasing Tasmania’s landscapes and culture.
Up to $500,000
Accepting Applications
CultureLAB
Arts House – VIC
A creative development program supporting independent artists, collectives, and small-medium organisations to create new work through a process-led and flexible residency at Arts House.
Up to $20,000 Fee Contribution + Studio Access & Producer Support
Closing 7 August 2025
Artistic Program - Expressions of Interest
Contemporary Art Tasmania – TAS
Open call for contemporary artists and curators to propose exhibitions, off-site works, or public programs for future presentation. Projects must demonstrate relevance, experimentation, and viability.
Enquire for Funding
Accepting Applications
Apply Here | Kylie Johnson – [email protected]
Working Memory 2026 – Performance Commissions
Inner West Council – NSW
Callout for performance-based artists to create new works exploring themes of labour, memory, and collective energy for presentation at the 25th Biennale of Sydney at White Bay Power Station.
6 Commissions Available – $5,000 to $20,000 + Up to $3,000 Access Stipend
Closing 31 July 2025
IC Open Access
Darebin Intercultural Centre – VIC
A program supporting community-engaged, intersectional projects with two streams: a Development Stream offering $2,000 and venue access, and a Space Stream offering up to 30 hours of venue support. Open to those who live, work or study in the City of Darebin.
Up to $2,000 + Venue Support
Closing 1 August 2025
Midfield – Experimental Choreographic Lab 2025
STRUT Dance x Fremantle Biennale x Performing Lines WA – WA
Three-week lab for mid-career choreographers (8+ years’ experience) to explore new choreographic work in response to place, peers, and provocation, as part of the Fremantle Biennale.
$4,500 Artist Fee + Travel, Accommodation & Per Diems
Closing 24 July 2025
Brisbane City Council Mural Project – EOI
Brisbane City Council – QLD
EOI open for South East Queensland artists to propose large-scale, multistorey murals as part of a major public art initiative. Selected concepts may be funded through a $300,000 mural program.
Public Art Commission Opportunity
Closing 10 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
PACT Lab: Play, Process, Experiment
PACT – NSW
A two-week multi-arts intensive for emerging artists to develop performance-making tools, experiment, and evolve their craft. Includes masterclasses, project development, and a public showing.
$1,000 Honorarium + Travel Bursary
Closing 1 August 2025
Enlighten Canberra 2026 – Call for Installations and Experiences
Enlighten Festival – ACT
Expressions of interest are open for installations, activations, and experiences in the Enlighten 2026 Festival Hub, exploring the theme Embracing Curiosity and Adventure. Artists and organisations are invited to submit bold, surprising works that activate Canberra’s National Triangle after dark.
Festival Commission Opportunity
Closing 29 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Emerging Playwright Commission 2025
Canberra Youth Theatre – ACT
A national commission for emerging playwrights to create a new full-length play for young performers, with dramaturgical support and a staged reading in Canberra.
$17,400 Commission | 2 x $1,500 Finalist Prizes
Closing 7 July 2025
Open Call – Tin Sheds Gallery
University of Sydney - NSW
Inviting proposals for the 2026 exhibition program at Tin Sheds Gallery, with support for single or shared exhibitions.
$10,000 / $6,000 / $4,000 Funding
Closing 7 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Nillumbik Summer Sounds 2026 – Artist Callout
Nillumbik Shire Council – VIC
Callout for musicians of all genres to perform at a series of family-friendly outdoor live music events held every Friday in February 2026 at Edendale Farm.
Paid Performance Opportunity
Closing 31 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Melbourne Fringe Festival 2025 – Judge EOI
Melbourne Fringe – VIC
Expressions of interest are open for volunteer judges to join the 2025 Melbourne Fringe Awards panels. Judges must attend and review multiple events, offering critical feedback and supporting recognition of excellence across genres.
Volunteer Role – Tickets Provided
Closing 18 July 2025
Victorian Pride Centre – 2026 Visual & Performing Arts EOI
Victorian Pride Centre – VIC
Open call for LGBTIQA+ artists, curators, and creatives to exhibit in the Visual Arts Program or present events and performances in 2026. Multiple indoor and outdoor venues available.
Exhibition & Programming Opportunity
Closing 31 July 2025
Lunar New Year 2026 Artwork – EOI
City of Parramatta – NSW
EOI open for artists to create a large-scale, site-specific temporary public artwork for Lunar New Year 2026 in Parramatta Square. Open to artists from cultural backgrounds that celebrate Lunar New Year.
Shortlisted Artists Receive $1,500 Proposal Fee
Closing 6 July 2025
Director Observership Opportunity
La Boite Theatre – QLD
An opportunity for emerging theatre directors to shadow professional creatives during the rehearsal and production process of Congratulations, Get Rich! at La Boite.
Professional Development Opportunity
Closing 13 July 2025
Linden Projects Space – Exhibition Callout
Linden New Art – VIC
Applications now open for exhibitions from Jan 2026–Jan 2027 in a purpose-built gallery space supporting experimental and critically engaged work.
Exhibition Fee
Closing 3 August 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
2026 Exhibition Program – Call for EOIs
Cannery Arts Centre – WA
Inviting artists, curators, and creatives to pitch solo shows, group projects, installations, or first-time curations for the 2026 season.
Closing 10 July 2025
Waste Truck Art Wrap – EOI
South East Arts & Bega Valley Shire Council – NSW
Design a bold artwork to be featured on 8 new waste trucks in the Bega Valley region.
$8,000 Commission | $2,000 for Shortlisted Concepts
Closing 23 July 2025
Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe 2026 – Call for Submissions
Sculpture by the Sea – WA
Submissions now open for the 21st annual outdoor sculpture exhibition on Perth’s Cottesloe Beach. Open to Australian and international artists, with awards and subsidies available.
Exhibition Opportunity + Awards & Subsidies
Closing 18 August 2025
Brunswick Street Gallery – Exhibit in 2026
Brunswick Street Gallery – VIC
Callout for solo, group, and curated exhibitions across all mediums for the 2026 exhibition program. Open to emerging and established artists to exhibit in one of six gallery spaces in Fitzroy.
Exhibition Opportunity | Gallery Fee
Closing 21 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Brunswick Neighbourhood House – 2025 Exhibition EOI
Brunswick Neighbourhood House – VIC
Callout for local artists to exhibit in a community-focused space, with two opportunities available in August and September 2025. Open to artists at all levels.
Community Exhibition Opportunity
Closing 6 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Exhibit at Victorian Artists Society – 2025/2026
Victorian Artists Society – VIC
Now accepting exhibition proposals for 2026 across all gallery spaces. A 2025 exhibition vacancy is also available in the Cato Gallery from 23 September – 6 October.
Accepting Applications
Regional Art Fair 2025 – Stallholder EOI
Shepparton Festival – VIC
Callout for artists and makers to showcase original work at a two-day curated marketplace
celebrating regional creativity. No commission on sales; low stall fees.
$30 Small Stall | $50 Large Stall | 100% of Sales Retained
Closing 11 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Show Your Artwork Supersized Throughout Sydney
City of Sydney - NSW
Seeking artists, designers, and creative collectives to showcase large-scale work across public hoardings throughout Sydney.
$3,760 Development Fee | $8,820 Licence Fee + GST
Closing 14 July 2025
INDance 2026
Sydney Dance Company - NSW
A professional presentation opportunity for independent choreographers and small companies to present finished works at Sydney Dance Company’s Neilson Studio. Includes venue, production support, marketing, and a presentation fee.
Presentation Fee + Venue & Production Support
Closing 7 July 2025
Open Call / Video Dance Works
CORA Dance Festival - International
Submit bold and boundary-pushing video dance works across all styles for inclusion in CORA Dance Festival’s 2025 video dance segment.
Festival Pass + Archive Inclusion + “Official Selection” Laurel
Closing 15 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
The Guildhouse Collections Project + City of Adelaide
Guildhouse - SA
A paid opportunity for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander artist to research and respond to the City of Adelaide’s collections, with new work to be presented during Tarnanthi Festival 2025.
$7,500 Artist Fee
Closing 7 July 2025
The Next Chapter 2026
The Wheeler Centre - National
Ten writers will receive $15,000, mentorship, industry connections, and a residency to develop bold new Australian stories. Includes fellowships for a humour writer and a poet.
$15,000 + Mentorship, Residency & Publishing Support
Closing 8 August 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Sketchbook Exhibition
Unassigned Gallery - VIC
Submit up to two sketchbooks and one finished artwork for this Brunswick-based exhibition exploring the artist’s process. All mediums welcome (except projections).
$35–$50 Entry Fee | Free for First Nations Artists
Closing 17 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Linden Postcard Show 2025
Linden New Art - VIC
Now in its 35th year, this iconic open-entry exhibition invites artists of all levels to exhibit small-format works in one of Melbourne’s most inclusive shows.
Open-Entry Exhibition Opportunity
Closing 27 July 2025
Victorian Women's Public Art Commission: Wonthaggi
Bass Coast Shire Council - VIC
Major public art commission honouring the Wonthaggi Miners Women’s Auxiliary, open to female-identifying artists and women-led collectives.
$170,000 Commission | $3,000 Shortlist Fee
Closing 24 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Capsule Art Space EOI
Cardinia Shire Council - VIC
Seeking expressions of interest from emerging artists for pop-up installations in the Capsule Art Space at Cardinia Cultural Centre.
Expression of Interest
Closing 21 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Window Gallery Exhibition Callout
Artemisia Gallery - VIC
Accepting proposals from 3D artists for a new exhibition space launching August 2025. Open to sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, fashion, and design-related works.
Exhibition Fee
Accepting Applications
Sydney Craft Week 2025 – Workshop Callout
Sydney Craft Week - NSW
Two artists will be supported to deliver hands-on workshops exploring the theme Material Intelligence. Venue, ticketing, and promotion covered.
Paid Workshop Opportunity
Accepting Applications
Inner West Art Fair 2025 – Artist Applications
Inner West Art Fair - VIC
Apply to exhibit at this artist-run fair open to all mediums. No commissions, full artist earnings retained. Discounts for First Nations artists and Hobsons Bay locals.
$950 Solo | $1,100 Collective (+GST)
Accepting Applications
The Other Art Fair | Meanjin 2025
The Other Art Fair - QLD
Apply to exhibit at this major independent artist fair held 6–9 November at Brisbane Showgrounds. Open to artists across all disciplines.
Booth Fees from $2,570 + GST
Closing 28 July 2025
New Futures Program – Meanjin 2025
The Other Art Fair - QLD
Emerging artists can apply for a free exhibition booth at The Other Art Fair Brisbane (6–9 November 2025), plus mentoring, workshops, and lifetime access to the global exhibitor network. Open to first-time fair participants living in Brisbane.
Free Booth + Mentorship & Career Support
Closing 14 July 2025
The Other Art Fair | Naarm 2026
The Other Art Fair - VIC
Apply to exhibit at this leading artist-led fair, held 29 Jan – 1 Feb 2026 at The Timber Yard, Port Melbourne. Open to artists working across all styles and mediums.
Booth Fees from $2,665 + GST
Closing 10 October 2025
New Futures Program – Naarm 2026
The Other Art Fair - VIC
First-time Melbourne-based exhibitors are invited to apply for a free booth, professional mentoring, and access to a global artist community for The Other Art Fair Melbourne (29 Jan – 1 Feb 2026).
Free Booth + Mentorship & Career Support
Closing 26 September 2025
The Other Art Fair | Gadigal 2026
The Other Art Fair - NSW
Apply to exhibit at this major independent artist fair running 6–9 February 2026. Open to artists across all career stages and mediums.
Booth Fees from $2,740 + GST
Closing 18 February 2026
Apply Here | [email protected]
Little Gallery Emerging Artist Program 2026
Devonport Regional Gallery - TAS
Opportunity for early-career Tasmanian artists to exhibit in the Little Gallery space. Open to those demonstrating experimentation, critical thinking, and progression in their practice.
Exhibition Opportunity
Closing 25 August 2025
Theatre Works 2026 – Expressions of Interest
Theatre Works - VIC
Seeking EOIs for the 2026 program across Mainstage, Explosives Factory, and Midsumma Festival. Open to bold, original, and inclusive live performance projects from emerging and mid-career artists, producers, and companies.
Closing 25 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
South West Survey Exhibition – Inaugural South West Biennial
Bunbury Regional Art Gallery – WA
Open to emerging and mid-career artists across South West WA, Peel, Great Southern, and South Wheatbelt regions. Submit work for a high-quality juried exhibition celebrating regional creativity.
Closing 20 July 2025
Call for Scores – Orange Regional Conservatorium
Orange Regional Conservatorium - NSW
Seeking original music scores from Australian composers for performance and recording by ORC’s ensemble in residence.
Closing 7 July 2025
First Peoples Curators Program 2025
Firstdraft - NSW
Supports early-career Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander curators with a fully subsidised exhibition, mentorship, artist and curator fees, and access to a travel fund for regional or interstate participants.
$1,500 Curator Fee + $600 per Artist (Capped at $3,000) + $1,000 Travel Fund
Open Year Round
Live Program Call-Out
Firstdraft - NSW
Invites proposals for experimental live events, performances, workshops, and public programs that activate Firstdraft’s spaces. Open year-round for smaller-scale and community-focused productions.
Up to $1,000 Curator Fee + Up to $2,500 Artist Fees + Production Support
Open Year Round
Museums Victoria Gold Jewellery Acquisitive Prize
Museums Victoria - VIC
Invites jewellers and creative practitioners to submit concept proposals for wearable gold pieces responding to the Victorian gold story. Includes commissions to create the final works for acquisition into the State Collection.
$20,000 Major Prize | $15,000 First Peoples Prize | $8,000 Emerging Prize
Closing 31 August 2025
Exhibit with Us – 2026 Program
Newmarch Gallery – SA
EOIs open for artists and curators to exhibit in Newmarch Gallery’s 2026 program. Exhibitions run for four weeks in a professional gallery space with a strong community focus.
Closing 31 August 2025
Community Venues for Artists
Merri-bek City Council - VIC
Twelve community venues available for artists to hire at not-for-profit rates for creative development, rehearsals, and arts activities during a trial period.
Melbourne Queer Film Festival 2025 – Film Submissions
Melbourne Queer Film Festival – VIC
Submit your feature, short, or documentary to be considered for Australia’s leading celebration of queer cinema, with over 140 films screened annually alongside panels and special events.
Closing 17 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
TILDE 2025 | Submission Open
TILDE - Melbourne Trans and Gender Diverse Film Festival - VIC
A community-led international film festival showcasing films by and about trans and gender diverse (TGD) people, prioritising works directed, written, or produced by TGD filmmakers.
Closing 24 July 2025
MWFF 2026 – Short Film Submissions
Melbourne Women in Film Festival – VIC
Open to female and gender diverse filmmakers from Australia, Aotearoa, and the Pacific. Submissions now open for short films to be considered for the 10th Melbourne Women in Film Festival.
Closing 8 August 2025
Exhibition Callout – 2026
fortyfivedownstairs - VIC
Proposals now open for 2026 exhibitions at this independent Melbourne gallery supporting visual artists across disciplines in two architecturally distinct spaces.
Venue Hire – Proposal-Based
Closing 1 August 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
National Emerging Art Prize 2025
National Emerging Art Prize – NSW
A major national prize supporting unrepresented emerging painters and photographers. Includes cash awards, mentoring, and career-building opportunities. Finalists will exhibit at The Garden Gallery, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney.
$20,000 Acquisitive Major Prize | $5,000 First Nations Prize | $10,000+ Photography Prize Pool
Closing 1 September 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Head On Photo Awards 2025
Head On Foundation – National
A major global photography prize celebrating excellence across three categories: Portrait, Landscape, and Exposure. Open to photographers of all levels, with finalist works exhibited in print and online during Head On Photo Festival 2025.
$80,000+ Prize Pool | $5,000 Category Winners + Camera Kits
Closing 27 July 2025
The 13th Koorie Art Show 2025
Koorie Heritage Trust – VIC
Annual open-entry exhibition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists living in Victoria. All submitted works are exhibited and eligible for multiple cash prizes.
$10,000 Major Prize | Total Prize Pool $25,000+
Closing 28 September 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Nillumbik Prize for Contemporary Writing 2026
Nillumbik Shire Council – VIC
A biennial prize celebrating short story and poetry writing with the theme Echoes, open to writers across Australia. Prizes include publication and monetary awards in Open, Local, and Youth categories.
Up to $5,000 + Publication
Closing 30 September 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Kate Challis RAKA Award 2025
University of Melbourne – VIC
A national award celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander poets. The 2025 prize supports the best book of poems published between 2020–2024 by an Indigenous author.
$25,000 Lump-Sum Award
Closing 28 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Hornsby Art Prize 2025
Hornsby Shire Council – NSW
A national non-acquisitive prize open to Australian artists working in painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and sculpture. Finalists will be exhibited at Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre.
$23,000 Prize Pool | $10,000 Major Prize
Closing 7 August 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Experimental Print Prize (EPP) 2025
Castlemaine Art Museum – VIC
Celebrating innovation in Victorian printmaking, this biennial prize is now acquisitive and open to artists residing in Victoria.
$10,000 Major Prize | $5,000 Second Prize | $3,000 Emerging Artist Prize
Closing 28 September 2025
Bindi Digital Art Prize 2025
Bindi Enterprises – NT
National digital and moving image art prize celebrating creative excellence and inclusion. Open to all abilities, with winning works exhibited in Alice Springs.
$3,000 Major Prize | $500 People’s Choice
Closing 1 September 2025
Portia Geach Memorial Award 2025
S.H. Ervin Gallery – NSW
Australian portraiture prize for women artists, awarded for a portrait painted from life of a person distinguished in art, letters, or science. Open to women artists residing in Australia.
$30,000 Non-Acquisitive Prize
Closing 15 August 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Hawkesbury Art Prize 2025
Hawkesbury Art Prize – NSW
A national prize inviting contemporary works that explore Australian identity. Open to artists across disciplines, with major cash prizes and residencies awarded.
$15,000 First Prize + Two-Week Residency
Closing 18 July 2025
Eckersley’s Art & Craft Prize 2025
Eckersley’s Art & Craft – NSW
Celebrating its 60th anniversary, Eckersley’s launches its inaugural art prize with a $25,000 pool. Finalists will be exhibited at Hazelhurst Arts Centre in Spring 2025.
$25,000 Prize Pool
Closing 31 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Lane Cove Art Award 2025
Lane Cove Council – NSW
A long-running acquisitive prize celebrating contemporary Australian painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, and sculpture. Finalists' works will be exhibited at Gallery Lane Cove.
$15,000 Major Prize | $23,000 Total Prize Pool
Closing 3 August 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Art Farm Birchs Bay Sculpture Prize 2025
Art Farm Birchs Bay – TAS
Annual outdoor sculpture prize exhibiting works along a 1.5km trail through bushland and orchards overlooking Bruny Island. Open to sculptures in all mediums and sizes.
Over $10,000 in Prizes & Acquisitions
Closing 31 August 2025
Kaleidoscope IV – LGBTQIA+ Exhibition
Belconnen Arts Centre – ACT
Open call for LGBTQIA+ artists across Australia to exhibit 2D or 3D works celebrating queerness, gender, and individuality. All exhibited works are eligible for the People’s Choice Award.
$500 People’s Choice Award
Closing 14 September 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Built Environment Awards – Urban Photography Competition
Inner West Council - NSW
Submit photographs responding to the theme Unearthed, capturing hidden or overlooked heritage within the Inner West. Open to all ages with prizes across general and student categories.
$1,000 General Prize | $150 High School | $50 Primary School
Closing 13 July 2025
Du Rietz Art Awards 2025
Gympie Regional Gallery – QLD
Annual art competition honouring the architect of the historic School of Arts building. Open to 2D and 3D works, with over $15,000 in prizes including acquisitive and local artist awards. Finalists will be exhibited from 11 Oct – 21 Nov 2025.
$6,500 Major Acquisitive Prize
Closing 1 August 2025
Perth Royal Art Prize for Landscape
Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia - WA
A prestigious non-acquisitive landscape art prize open to WA artists. Finalists exhibit publicly and benefit from online sales and networking opportunities.
$20,000 First Prize
Closing 6 July 2025
Calleen Art Award 2025
Cowra Regional Art Gallery - NSW
National acquisitive painting prize celebrating originality and excellence in contemporary Australian painting.
$30,000 Prize
Closing 6 July 2025
The Richell Prize for Emerging Writers 2025
Emerging Writers’ Festival & Hachette Australia - National
Open to unpublished writers of adult fiction or narrative non-fiction. Winner receives $10,000 and a 12-month mentorship with a Hachette Australia publisher.
$10,000 Prize + Mentorship
Closing 13 July 2025
Graduate Art Prize 2025
University of Melbourne Graduate Student Association - VIC
Submit work responding to the theme Seen & Unseen for the chance to win cash prizes and exhibit at Arts Centre Melbourne.
$3,000 First Prize
Closing 30 July 2025
ANU School of Art & Design Drawing Prize 2025
Australian National University - ACT
Open to ANU School of Art & Design students, this annual prize celebrates contemporary drawing in all forms. Finalists will be exhibited in the ANU Gallery.
$1,500 Cash Prize
Closing 1 August 2025
The Defiance Award – Painting
Defiance Gallery - NSW
A new national award celebrating excellence in Australian painting. Open to artists working in any style or medium of painting. The winner will receive a solo exhibition at Defiance Gallery, a 2-week residency at Giverny Artist Residency (NZ), return flights, and a $3,000 cash prize.
$3,000 + Solo Exhibition + NZ Residency
Closing 1 September 2025
Phoenix Art Prize
Arts Mid North Coast - NSW
Open to Mid North Coast artists with disability. Includes visual art, digital media, and mixed media works.
Various Prizes
Closing 3 August 2025
Fisher’s Ghost Art Award 2025
Campbelltown City Council – NSW
$60,000 in total prizes across categories. Includes a acquisitive Open Award for contemporary and emerging artists.
$60,000 Total | Art Award
Closing 28 July 2025
Apply Here | Contact: [email protected]
National Arts and Disability Awards
Creative Australia – National
Celebrating d/Deaf artists and artists with disability who have made significant contributions to Australia’s creative and cultural life.
$50,000 Established Artist | $20,000 Early Career Artist
Closing 8 July 2025
Wollondilly Waste to Art
Southern Tablelands Arts - NSW
Creative reuse competition highlighting sustainability and waste reduction through visual arts.
$2,600 Prize
Closing 11 July 2025
A.M.E. Bale Art Prize
Glen Eira City Council – VIC
For Australian artists working in realist, figurative or representational styles. Includes a major travelling scholarship and prizes for oils/acrylics and works on paper.
$5,000 Oils/Acrylics | $5,000 Works on Paper
Closing 23 September 2025
Liminal Art Prize 2025
Liminal Gallery & Lab - VIC
National prize for two-dimensional and wall-based works under 65 x 65 cm. All eligible entries will be exhibited. Open to Australian artists aged 16+.
Prize Pool of $9,000+ | Entry fee: $50 per work
Closing 24 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Gosford Art Prize 2025
Gosford Regional Gallery - NSW
A major national acquisitive art prize for Ceramics, First Nations artists, and the inaugural Moving Image Art category. Open to artists across all disciplines.
$25,000 Major Prize | $10,000 Category Prizes
Closing 7 July 2025
Chapel Hill Horizons Art Prize
Chapel Hill Wines - SA
An acquisitive art prize open to South Australian residents aged 18+, inviting artists to explore the concept of ‘horizon’ and envision the future of McLaren Vale. Finalists will be exhibited at Chapel Hill Wines.
$5,000 Acquisitive Prize
Closing 14 July 2025
13th Prospect Portrait Prize
Newmarch Gallery - SA
South Australia's longest running portrait prize invites entries in any medium for a non-acquisitive juried exhibition, with a total prize pool of $6,500.
$5,000 First Prize | $6,500 Total
Closing 26 September 2025
Mosman Art Prize 2025
Mosman Art Gallery - NSW
A prestigious national acquisitive prize for painting, offering $70,000 to the winning artist. Entries are open to all Australian artists and must be submitted digitally.
$70,000 Acquisitive Prize
Closing 18 July 2025
MAC yapang Art Prize 2025
Museum of Art and Culture, yapang - NSW
A new national art prize open to all mediums, offering a acquisitive prize and two additional awards for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander artists and Lake Macquarie residents.
$40,000 Prize Pool
Closing 30 July 2025
STILL: National Still Life Award 2025
Yarrila Arts and Museum - NSW
A national biennial acquisitive art award celebrating innovation in contemporary still life across all mediums.
$30,000 Major Prize | $5,000 Local Artist Award | $1,000 People’s Choice
Closing 6 July 2025
Rhiza Edge Short Story Competition 2025
Wombat Books / Rhiza Edge - National
Short story competition with two streams: Migration and Diaspora (closes August) and Fantasy (closes December). Open to fiction and non-fiction suitable for readers aged 12+, with publication, appraisals, and pitching opportunities offered to winners.
Publication + Free Book + Appraisal or $100 Credit + Manuscript Pitch Opportunity
Closing August 2025 (Theme One) | December 2025 (Theme Two)
First Pages Writing Competition
Sketch & Scribe Fest - National
A competition for unagented Australian writers to submit the opening pages of unpublished children’s or YA manuscripts. Winners receive publisher assessments and pitch opportunities.
Publisher Pitch (Winners)
Closing 30 August 2025
Lanyon Art Prize 2025
ACT Historic Places - ACT
Invites artists from the ACT and surrounding regions to submit works responding to Lanyon Homestead, exploring its layered history, landscapes, and stories. Finalists' works will be exhibited onsite in a group show.
Prize Pool - $20,000 + Solo Exhibition
Closing 6 July 2025
Paddington Art Prize 2025
Paddington Art Prize - NSW
A national acquisitive prize awarded annually for a painting inspired by the Australian landscape. The prize encourages contemporary interpretations of landscapes.
Closing 10 August 2025
E.M. Fletcher Writing Competition 2025
Family History ACT - ACT
Short story competition exploring themes of family history and genealogy. Open to all writers with cash prizes.
Winner: $1,000 | Second: $500
Closing 15 July 2025
Resident Artist EOI
The Substation – VIC
Two private studio spaces available for multidisciplinary artists and collectives whose practice aligns with The Substation’s vision. Includes 24/7 access, rehearsal space, PD opportunities, and two-year tenure.
Studio Residency (2-Year Tenure)
Closing 6 July 2025
The Warehouse Residency
Arts House – VIC
A national residency program commissioning two Deaf and Disability-led projects for development at Arts House between July 2026 – June 2027, supporting access-led experimentation and self-determined storytelling.
$48,000 Commission (incl. creative fees, production, access, and peer support)
Closing 7 August 2025
Tasmanian Regional Artist Residency 2025
Performing Lines TAS – TAS
A three-day, two-night residency for Tasmanian performing artists at all career stages to explore new ideas with support from national mentors. Held at Giants’ Table and Cottages, Maydena.
Mentorship, Accommodation, Meals + Professional Development
Closing 24 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
Artist inResidence Program
Restless Dance Theatre – SA
A year-round residency program offering free studio access, mentorship, and promotional support for Australian independent artists, with a focus on artists with disability, First Nations, and LGBTQIA+ artists.
Accepting Applications
Apply Here | [email protected]
BigCi Artist Residency 2025
BigCi – NSW
Residency for creatives of all disciplines in the UNESCO-listed Greater Blue Mountains. Includes studio accommodation, artist support, and a public Open Day to present work.
4–10 Week Residency | Environmental Engagement & Studio Support
Closing 10 July 2025
Alfred Street Artists’ Studios – 6-Month Residencies
North Sydney Council – NSW
Residency opportunity offering low-cost studio space and professional development for artists working across visual arts, performance, literature, new media, and interdisciplinary practices.
$45 per week Studio Spaces
Closing 4 August 2025
Digital Capability International Residencies 2025
Australian Museums and Galleries Association - National
Three international residencies for public museum and gallery workers seeking to expand digital literacy skills and build sector capacity.
Closing 14 July 2025
Dumawul x La Trobe Art Institute Residency
Dumawul & La Trobe Art Institute - VIC
Two-week residency for Dja Dja Wurrung artists on Country in Djaraa/Bendigo during Wanyarra time. Focused on reflection, connection, and creative research with no pressure to produce.
$3,577 Artist Fee + Accommodation, Studio & Travel Allowance
Closing 7 July 2025
Live Arts Residency
Brand X - NSW
Six-day residency for artists exploring the ‘live experience’ across performance, installation, and experimental forms. Includes fee, studio access, and optional industry showing.
$1,200 + Super
Closing 9 July 2025
Arts NT Residential Fellowships
Varuna, the National Writers' House - NT
Six two-week fellowships for writers living in the Northern Territory, including accommodation, meals, a private studio, and a stipend.
$1,500 Travel & Expenses Stipend
Closing 14 July 2025
Helsinki International Artist Programme
Creative Australia - International
Three-month residency on Suomenlinna Island, Helsinki, offering $12,500 to support open-ended research and experimentation across artforms. Two residency periods available in 2026.
$12,500 + 3-Month International Residency
Closing 8 July 2025
Acme London Residency
Creative Australia - International
Six-month residency for visual artists at Acme’s Fire Station in East London, with $30,000 to support living and project costs. Includes studio, accommodation, and networking opportunities.
$30,000 + 6-Month International Residency
Closing 8 July 2025
Tasmanian Residencies 2025
Arts Tasmania - TAS
Four-week funded residencies for Tasmanian artists at various locations across the state, including wilderness, historic, and private sites. Includes support for accommodation, artist fees, and living expenses.
$5,000 (Solo) | $8,000 (Duo)
Closing 8 September 2025
Artist in Residence 2026
State Library of New South Wales - NSW
A three-month residency for creative practitioners to respond to the Library’s buildings or collections. Offers behind-the-scenes access and studio facilities, with potential for public presentation and acquisition.
Access + Public Program Involvement
Closing 11 July 2025
Paris Art Residencies 2026
The Power Institute - International
Four 3-month residencies at the Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris, including studio accommodation and a stipend. Open to artists, craftspeople, writers, curators, historians, administrators, and eligible University of Sydney affiliates.
3-Month Residency + $6,000 Stipend
Closing 25 July 2025
The Portfolio Project
The Boite - VIC
Professional development program for emerging culturally and linguistically diverse and First Nations musicians in Naarm/Melbourne. Includes mentorship, workshops, promotional support, and performance opportunities.
Closing 22 July 2025
Creative Pathways: Mural Mentorship Program
Creative Brimbank - VIC
A hands-on mentorship for emerging mural artists in Brimbank, guided by acclaimed street artist Lukas Kasper. Includes concept development, design, painting, and installation.
Mentorship and Project Participation
Closing 11 August 2025
APT x NIDA First Nations Emerging Writers Group
Australian Plays Transform & NIDA - National
A national online program for First Nations artists developing writing for stage or screen. Includes 8 sessions over 16 weeks led by Jada Alberts, plus guest writers and writing workshops.
Free Online Writing Program
Closing 7 July 2025
Courthouse Classes – Winter Movement Series
Coburg Courthouse - VIC
Drop-in movement classes running May–July 2025, including somatics, improvisation, choreography, and contemporary dance. Open to all levels and supported by Merri-bek City Council.
Donation-Based Entry
Running June - August 2025
Wunder Gym 2025 – Transcriptions Professional Development Program
City of Hobsons Bay – VIC
Up to 24 creatives from Melbourne’s west will join a free mentored program led by artist James Nguyen, culminating in an exhibition and temporary public art activations during Melbourne Fringe 2025.
Free Professional Development Program
Closing 9 July 2025
ADC Pre-Professional Program 2026
Australasian Dance Collective - VIC
Full-time vocational training for contemporary dancers leading to a nationally recognised CUA60120 Advanced Diploma of Professional Dance (Elite Performance). Train alongside a professional company with a specialised curriculum designed for a sustainable dance career.
Closing 1 September 2025
UQP Mentorship Prize for Under-represented Writers
University of Queensland Press - QLD
Two prizes for unpublished writers from under-represented communities. Includes $5,000, a Brisbane residency, editorial and industry mentoring, and manuscript consideration by UQP.
$5,000 + Residency + Mentorship + Manuscript Consideration
Closing 1 August 2025
Digital Originals 2025
Screen Australia, SBS & NITV – National
An initiative supporting the development of online scripted series by emerging creatives from under-represented backgrounds. Projects should consist of 6 x 10-minute episodes and be designed for SBS On Demand and NITV. No screenwriting experience required.
Workshop: 28–30 October 2025
Closing 17 July 2025
Apply Here | [email protected]
The Creative Business Summit 2025
South Coast Arts – NSW
A one-day event exploring creative enterprise, sustainability, and regional innovation.
Event | 14 August 2025
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