Weekly Opportunities
Grants
Infrastructure for Multicultural Communities Grants
Australian Department of Home Affairs - National
Supports multicultural community infrastructure projects including museums, community hubs, and art spaces.
Up to $1.5 million | Closing 12 November 2026
Festival and Community Event Grants
Darebin Arts - VIC
Supports multi-arts events presented as part of the 2026 Darebin FUSE Festival.
Up to $5,000 | Closing 19 May 2026
Ballarat Arts Foundation Annual Grant Round
Ballarat Arts Foundation - VIC
Supports emerging artists undertaking projects across all artistic genres.
Closing 30 June 2026
Regional Events Fund
Visit Victoria - VIC
Funding for festivals, cultural events, and regional creative initiatives driving tourism and economic impact.
Up to $500,000 | Closing 30 June 2027
The Windmill Trust Scholarship
Regional Arts NSW - NSW
Supports regional visual artists, craft practitioners, and designers undertaking professional development and presentation opportunities.
Up to $10,000 | Closing 13 July 2026
Queensland Major Commissioning Fund
Arts Queensland - QLD
Supports large-scale Queensland-made arts productions and events leading into Brisbane 2032.
Up to $260,000 | Closing 20 July 2026
Collaboration Grants
CreateSA - SA
Supports strategic partnerships, creative development, and collaborative arts projects.
Closing 29 June 2026
Public Art and Design Major Commission
CreateSA - SA
Supports commissioning of significant new public artworks and design projects.
$100,000 | Closing 29 June 2026
Independent Artists and Groups Grants
CreateSA - SA
Supports development, production, and presentation of new work across all art forms.
Closing 29 June 2026
Regional Performing Arts - Playing WA
Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries - WA
Supports touring of WA-produced performing arts works to regional and remote communities.
Up to $150,000 | Closing 21 May 2026
Public Regional Galleries Improvement Fund
Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries - WA
Supports upgrades and capacity-building for public regional galleries.
$5,000 - $100,000 | Closing 21 May 2026
Small Arts Projects
Northern Territory Government - NT
Supports arts and cultural projects increasing access and participation across NT communities.
Up to $5,000 | Closing 31 May 2026
Exhibition Development Fund
Contemporary Art Tasmania - TAS
Funding supporting curatorial research and development for major touring visual arts exhibitions.
Up to $10,000 | Closing 30 June 2026
Annie Greig Dance Scholarship
Arts Tasmania - TAS
Scholarship supporting Tasmanian dancers aged 17–26 to undertake professional development and study opportunities in dance.
$28,500 | Closing 15 June 2026
Call Outs
COP Out Curatorial Collective
Micro Galleries - Online
Callout for five curators across Asia-Pacific to form a temporary curatorial collective responding to COP31 through public and community art.
Closing 9 June 2026
NaNo Gallery | Exhibition Program
NaNo Gallery - VIC
NaNo Gallery is inviting applications from emerging and experimental artists across all mediums for its 2026 exhibition program.
Accepting Applications
South Side Festival | Artist Commissions
South Side Festival - VIC
Expressions of interest for artist commissions across contemporary arts, exhibitions, installations, and performance projects.
$25,000 | Closing 15 June 2026
Threshold Public Art Project
Mount Alexander Shire Council - VIC
Seeking artists to create a permanent public artwork as part of a major streetscape redevelopment project.
$60,000 - $80,000 Budget | Closing 21 May 2026
Darebin Arts Speakeasy | Presentation Season
Darebin Arts - VIC
Inviting independent artists and companies to apply for the 2027 multi-artform presentation season.
Closing 14 June 2026
Exhibition Program
Unassigned Gallery - VIC
Expressions of interest for solo and curated group exhibitions between July and October 2026.
Closing 31 May 2026
Somewhere, Elsewhere, Now, Here Group Exhibition
Platform Presents - VIC
Group exhibition exploring home, movement, belonging, and displacement at Abbotsford Convent.
Closing 25 May 2026
Exhibitions Program | Gallery Two
Glen Eira City Council - VIC
Inviting local artists, schools, and community groups to exhibit work in Gallery Two during 2027.
Closing 31 July 2026
Community Based Presenting Partners
The Cube Wodonga - VIC
Seeking performance-ready works from artists connected to the border and north east region for its 2027 theatre season.
Closing 30 July 2026
Artist Market Stallholder | Open Day
Bankstown Arts Centre - NSW
Seeking Sydney-based artists, designers, and makers for the 2026 Open Day Artist Markets. Selected stallholders receive a free table space.
Closing 30 May 2026
AAD Gallery | Exhibition Program
Australian Art & Design Gallery - NSW
Australian Art & Design Gallery is inviting artists across all mediums to apply for its 2026 solo exhibition program in The Rocks.
Accepting Applications
Blende Street Window Exhibition EOIs
West Darling Arts - NSW
Expressions of interest from local artists, makers, musicians, and creatives to exhibit in the Blende Street window exhibition space.
Accepting Applications
Third Space Commission
Brand X - NSW
Seeking artists or teams with installation-ready artworks for a six-month outdoor public art exhibition.
$12,200 + GST | Closing 8 June 2026
Pinpoint Artist Call Out
Pinpoint - NSW
Student-led initiative inviting National Art School students to propose exhibitions and campus activations.
Closing 23 May 2026
Critical Path Board Member EOI
Critical Path - NSW
Seeking new board members passionate about supporting contemporary dance and choreographic practice.
Closing 20 May 2026
Bastille Festival Sydney
Bastille Festival Sydney - NSW
Applications open for musicians, DJs, dancers, circus performers, visual artists, and interactive creatives to join the 2026 festival program.
Accepting Applications
TGAM Emerging Artist Program
The Great Artist Market - QLD
Emerging artist opportunity including a free stall and promotional support at the 2026 Brisbane event.
Accepting Applications
PUNQ
Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts - QLD
Inviting artists across all artforms to propose major works for PUNQ 2026 alongside site-specific projects.
Closing 7 June 2026
IMA Zine Fair | Stallholder Applications
Institute of Modern Art - QLD
Seeking independent artists, designers, and makers producing experimental or alternative publications.
Closing 17 May 2026
M16 Artspace | Exhibition Program
M16 Artspace - ACT
M16 Artspace is inviting exhibition proposals for its 2027 exhibition program across three gallery spaces in Canberra.
Closing 30 June 2026
Fired Up Ceramic Market Application
Canberra Potters - ACT
Canberra Potters is inviting members to apply for stalls at the 2026 Fired Up Ceramic Market as part of its annual winter ceramics festival.
$250 Stall Fee | Closing 20 May 2026
SA Nominations | ANAT Board
Australian Network for Art & Technology - SA
Seeking South Australian-based board members with interests across experimental art, governance, science, technology, and development.
Closing 5 June 2026
Renew Adelaide Space EOI
Renew Adelaide - SA
Expressions of interest from creatives and entrepreneurs seeking temporary retail, studio, exhibition, or project spaces.
Accepting Applications
Adelaide Design Week EOI
Adelaide Design Week - SA
Inviting projects, collaborations, installations, workshops, and performances for the 2026 program.
Closing 1 June 2026
Regional Arts WA Ambassador Program
Regional Arts WA - WA
Opportunity for regional WA photographers and videographers to document local arts events and creative communities.
Accepting Applications
Judy Wheeler Commission
Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts - WA
Commission supporting bold new work responding to PICA’s architecture and history for long-term public presentation.
$10,000 | Closing 8 June 2026
Little Gallery Emerging Artist Program
Devonport Regional Gallery - TAS
Program supporting early-career Tasmanian artists to develop and present a new body of work in a professional gallery setting.
$2,500 | Closing 9 June 2026
Darwin International Film Festival
Darwin International Film Festival - NT
International film festival showcasing feature films, documentaries, and shorts alongside industry events and networking opportunities.
Closing 19 June 2026
Awards & Prizes
Annual & Awards Exhibition
Association of Sculptors of Victoria - VIC
Annual exhibition and awards program celebrating sculptors working across all mediums.
Closing 18 May 2026
Woods Street Youth Art Prize
City of Hobsons Bay - VIC
Biennial exhibition and award program for young artists aged 14–25 across 2D, 3D, film, and performance categories.
$1,000 Prize Pool | Closing 12 June 2026
Melbourne Awards | Arts and Events Award
City of Melbourne - VIC
Recognising projects and initiatives contributing to Melbourne’s reputation as a cultural capital.
Closing 12 June 2026
Emerging Artist Award
fortyfivedownstairs - VIC
National award supporting early-career artists with finalist exhibitions and multiple prizes.
$3,000 Prize Pool | Closing 12 June 2026
Mosman Art Prize
Mosman Art Gallery - NSW
Australia’s premier open painting prize supporting contemporary Australian painters whose work reflects contemporary life and artistic innovation.
$70,000 Acquisitive | Closing 13 July 2026
Little Things Art Prize
Project Gallery - NSW
Artists of all ages are invited to submit works responding to themes of happiness and gratitude through everyday ‘little things’.
$10,000 Prize Pool | Closing 30 August 2026
Gallery and Museum Achievement Awards
Museums & Galleries Queensland - QLD
Awards program recognising outstanding achievements across the gallery and museum sector.
Closing 13 July 2026
Community Art Awards and Exhibition
City of Bayswater - WA
Community art awards and exhibition open to artists of all ages across multiple categories.
$19,750 Prize Pool | Closing 22 May 2026
Contemporary Art Prize
Gallery M - SA
Contemporary art prize for South Australian artists, with shortlisted works exhibited during SALA Festival.
Closing 14 June 2026
Northern Territory Craft Award
Tactile Arts - NT
Craft award and exhibition celebrating material-based practices by makers across the Northern Territory.
$4,000 Prize Pool | Closing 25 May 2026
Residencies & Development
Residenza Lago Scuro's Fall Residency Program
Residenza Lago Scuro - International
Self-directed interdisciplinary residency supporting international creatives to develop work while living and working on a regenerative farm in Northern Italy.
Closing 7 June 2026
AGDA Mentorship Program
AGDA - National
National mentorship program connecting designers across experience levels to support career development and industry connection.
Closing 31 May 2026
Mentorship Program
Image Makers Association Australia - National
Photography mentorship program supporting emerging photographers through industry guidance and project development.
$5,000 Nikon Camera Gear Award | Closing 31 May 2026
Publishing Fellowships
Copyright Agency - National
Funding supporting mid-career publishing professionals undertaking career development and industry projects.
Up to $15,000 | Closing 1 June 2026
SHS Housemate Residency
Schoolhouse Studios - VIC
Three-month residency providing free studio space, artist fee, and support for an exhibition or event outcome.
$1,500 Artist Fee | Closing 22 May 2026
Create [SPACE] Artist-in-Residence Program
Wyndham Arts & Culture - VIC
Four-month residency supporting artists exploring digital technologies within their practice. Includes workspace access and professional support.
$6,000 | Closing 19 May 2026
Affirm Press Fellowship
Varuna, The National Writers' House - NSW
One-week residential fellowship for fiction and non-fiction writers developing unpublished manuscripts inspired by history.
Closing 9 June 2026
Critical Path Responsive Residencies
Critical Path - NSW
Three residencies for NSW-based choreographers and dance artists focused on choreographic research and experimentation.
Up to $12,000 | Closing 8 June 2026
The Tidal Exchange Residency
Arts OutWest x South East Arts - NSW
Paid residency exchange supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual artists through creative development and cultural exchange.
Closing 5 June 2026
Sydney Contemporary Internship Program
Sydney Contemporary - NSW
Internship opportunities across Marketing, VIP, and Operations supporting delivery of Australia’s largest international art fair.
Closing 1 June 2026
Community Workshops
ActNow Theatre - SA
Free artist-led workshops covering playwriting, movement, writing, and photography for adults of all experience levels.
Closing 1 June 2026
Tasmanian Writers and Illustrators Mentorship Program
Australian Society of Authors - TAS
Mentorship program supporting Tasmanian writers and illustrators through one-on-one mentoring and professional development.
Closing 5 June 2026
Jobs
Social Media Officer
Museums Victoria - VIC
Museums Victoria is seeking a Social Media Officer to deliver strategic digital content across exhibitions, programs, and events.
$91,971 - $98,955 + Super | Closing 27 May 2026
Learning & Engagement Lead
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra - VIC
Coordinate emerging artist programs, education partnerships, and community engagement initiatives connecting audiences with orchestral music.
Accepting Applications
Project Officers, Exhibitions
Museums of History NSW - NSW
Support exhibition development, production, installation, and interpretation projects across the organisation.
$84,659 - $92,701 + Super | Closing 21 May 2026
Organisational Learning & Development Specialist
Sydney Opera House - NSW
Support organisational learning programs, capability development, and culture initiatives across the organisation.
$98,199 + Super
Closing 27 May 2026
Stage Manager / Associate Producer / Company Manager
Global Creatures - NSW
Join the team behind Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Multiple roles open.
Closing 29 May 2026
ADC Production Manager
Australasian Dance Collective - QLD
Lead production and technical operations across touring and mainstage dance programs.
Closing 21 May 2026
Producer (Festival of Outback Opera)
Opera Queensland - QLD
Coordinate statewide regional performances, events, and audience engagement initiatives.
Closing 25 May 2026
Learning and Engagement Coordinator
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia - ACT
Develop curriculum-aligned learning programs and media literacy resources using the national audiovisual collection.
$99,734 – $111,701 + Super
Closing 1 June 2026
Lecturer Performing Arts
TAFE SA - SA
Deliver training and assessment in Live Production and Technical Services with a lighting specialisation.
$86,239 – $104,720 + Super | Closing 21 May 2026
Production Manager
City of Fremantle - WA
Lead technical production and event delivery across Fremantle Arts Centre and annual festival programs.
$88,639 - $104,521 + Super | Closing 31 May 2026
Communications Lead
Regional Arts WA - WA
Part-time communications leadership role overseeing strategy, digital content, and audience engagement across regional arts.
$40.47 – $46.82 per hour + Super | Accepting Applications
Creative Development Officer
Tjanpi Desert Weavers - WA
Support Aboriginal women fibre artists through workshops, mentoring, exhibitions, and community arts development.
$91,248 – $102,296 + Super | Closing 2 June 2026
Studio Coordinator
Milingimbi Art and Culture Centre - NT
Support studio operations, artist development, artwork documentation, and production processes.
Closing 1 June 2026
Executive Director – Operations and Arts Programming
Salamanca Arts Centre - TAS
Lead operations, arts programming, governance, and organisational strategy across Salamanca Arts Centre.
$120,000 Negotiable + Super (Pro Rata) | Closing 29 May 2026
Community Programs Coordinator
King Island Council - TAS
Coordinate arts, cultural, youth, and resilience programs while supporting community partnerships and creative initiatives.
Closing 28 May 2026
