Volunteer Museum Grants – Round 2 Now Open

Applications Open 13 July 2026 and Closes 6 September 2026 From 2026,Museum & Galleries NSW’s Volunteer Museum Grants will be delivered as a single, consolidated program. The former Small Grants, Skills Development, Leg Up, and Project Development Grants have been brought together, allowing organisations to apply for funding of up to $4,000 per project. The…

Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair 2026

EOIs close: Monday 6 April The Aboriginal Regional Arts Alliance (NSW) is heading back to Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair (DAAF) in 2026 — and they’re inviting artists to come with them. This year they’re taking a small, curated group of artists to represent Regional & Remote NSW on a national stage. 4 selling artist positions…

Space to Create: First Nations Music Residency

Applications close: 11 November 2026 Space to Create: First Nations Music Residency is an immersive residency program for emerging and established First Nations musicians, producers, and songwriters to dedicate focused time to the development of their music practice. Participants will have access to professional recording studios, tailored mentoring, and workshops with leading industry professionals. For…

Veteran Community Grants Program

Applications close 11 November 2026 The Veteran Community Grants Program (VCGP), formerly the Anzac Community Grants Program (ACGP), provides grants for a range of projects that support activities and services to enhance the wellbeing of the NSW veteran community, and promote appreciation and understanding of the service and sacrifice of military service personnel. Please note…

Australian Tapestry Workshop 2027 Artist in Residence

Applications close: 12 October 2026 The Australian Tapestry Workshop’s annual residency program offers mid-career artists the chance to extend their practice through engagement with our resources. For over 20 years, artists in residence have immersed themselves in our vibrant studio, exchanging knowledge and skills with our tapestry weavers and dye technicians. Artists are invited to…

2026 NSW Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging)

Applications close: 14 September 2026 The program supports NSW visual artists in the early stages of their careers to challenge and expand their practice. Shortlisted artists will develop work for an exhibition at Artspace, with one artist receiving a $30,000 Fellowship for a self-directed professional development program. For all the details please visit  https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/2027-visual-arts-fellowship-emerginghttps://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/2025-visual-arts-fellowship-emerging