Applications close: 3 March 2026 Creative Australia’s Arts Projects program funds a range of activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences. Grants are available from $10,000 to $50,000 for or a range of activities and projects, both national and international, across all arts practices. This round…
Applications close: 3 March 2026 Funding of between $20,000 and $100,000 for a range of activities and projects, both national and international, across all arts practices. For supported activities from 9 June 2026 to June 2028 For all the details please visit https://creative.gov.au/investments-opportunities/arts-projects-organisations
Applications close: 3 March 2026 This program provides up to $50,000 to support national tours by musicians performing original Australian contemporary music. This grant is for projects that commence after 1 June 2026. For all the details please visit https://creative.gov.au/investments-opportunities/contemporary-music-touring-program
Entries close: 4 March 2026 Since 1972, the biennial Stanthorpe Art Prize has been a beacon for artistic talent, attracting entries from across Australia. The exceptional quality of the selected works underscores its esteemed position within the Australian arts community. Total Prize pool $50,000. For all the details please visit https://www.srag.org.au/stanthorpeartprize2026
Entries close: 5 March 2026 The Lester Prize Youth Award encourages the creative talents of young and aspiring artists. It is open to all High School students across Australia. The Prize allows entrants to showcase their works and present their unique artistic perspectives; helps to build confidence to further their art practice; and allows them…
Nominations close: 8 March 2026. Nominations are now open for the National NAIDOC Awards, which celebrate the outstanding contributions and excellence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across 10 award categories For all the details please visit https://www.naidoc.org.au/awards/2026-national-naidoc-awards-nominations
Entries close: 11 February 2026 Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, the Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize is the highest-value art prize for women in Australia with $58,000 in prize money available across Professional Artist, Emerging Artist and Indigenous Emerging Artist categories – plus a People’s Choice Award and Highly Commended Awards. here are three…
Entries close: 16 February 2026 Photographers from across the country are invited to submit their entries for the final iteration of the National Photographic Portrait Prize. The winner receives a prize of $30,000 cash courtesy of the National Portrait Gallery and $20,000 worth of equipment courtesy of Imaging Partner Canon Australia. The Art Handlers’ Award…
Entries close: 20 March 2026. The Recognisably Murrurundi Art Prize is an opportunity to celebrate Murrurundi and the surrounding district – essentially Postcode 2338. Subject matter must be of a recognisable Murrurundi & District and can include a building, person or animal. Best in Show $2000 Prize Money People’s Choice $200 Prize Money For all…
Nominations close 25 February 2026 Australian Music Centre (AMC) and APRA AMCOS are calling on members to celebrate our talented art music makers, leaders, works, and performances with nominations for the 2026 Art Music Awards. For all the details please visit https://artmusicawards.com.au/