ADELAIDE CITY COUNCIL - ARTS AND LIVING CULTURE GRANTS
Adelaide City Council are offering Community Programs and Events Grants to support projects, events, exhibitions and/or performances which contribute to the City of Adelaide as a vibrant and stimulating place for people to live, work and visit. For more information visit http://www.adelaidecitycouncil.com/council/programs/grants.html, contact Carolyn Ramsey -
ARTS ACT GRANTS - INCLUDING TRAVEL AND EMERGING ARTISTS
ARTS ACT are offering a range of grants available to artists for various purposes such as grants for travel to grants for creating a musical work. For more information, visit www.arts.act.gov.au, email ARTS ACT - or call (02) 6207 2384.
ARTS NSW GRANTS
ARTS NSW are offering a range of grants available to artists varying from touring assistance grants and touring grants. For more information, visit www.arts.nsw.gov.au, email ARTS NSW or call 1800 358 594.
ARTS NT GRANTS - INCLUDING NEW WORKS AND PARTNERSHIPS
ARTS NT are offering a range of grants available to artists varying from creating new works to developing partnerships. For more information, visit www.arts.nt.gov.au, email ARTS NT - or call 1800 678 237.
ARTS QLD GRANTS - INCLUDING TRAINING COURSES AND NEW WORKS
ARTS QLD have a range of grants available to artists ranging from grants for training courses to grants for creating new works. For more information visit www.arts.qld.gov.au, email ARTS QLD - or call 1800 175 531.
ArtStart Program
The ArtStart program provides financial assistance to recent creative arts graduates who are committed to establishing a career as a professional artist. Graduates who plan to earn income or gain employment as a professional artist in the visual arts, hybrid and media arts, performing arts, literature or in community arts and cultural development may apply via the online application process. www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/grants/artstart
ARTS SA GRANTS - INCLUDING LIVE MUSIC AND RECORDING
ARTS SA have a range of grants available to artists ranging from grants for professional development to grants for recording a CD. For more information, visit www.arts.sa.gov.au, email ARTS SA - or call (08) 8463 5444.
ARTS TASMANIA GRANTS - INCLUDING RESIDENCIES AND TOURING
ARTS Tasmania have a wide range of grants available to artists including an ArtsBridge grant which provides airfares/boat fares for artists wishing to develop their career interstate or internationally. They also offer Low Interest Loans for CD pressing. For more information, visit www.arts.tas.gov.au, email ARTS Tasmania - or call 1800 247 308 (Tasmania Only).
ARTS VIC GRANTS - INCLUDING TOURING AND RECORDING
ARTS VIC are offering a range of grants available to artists varying from touring assistance grants and CD recording grants. For more information, visit www.arts.vic.gov.au, email ARTS VIC - or call 1800 134 894.
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND THE ARTS WA GRANTS
Department of Culture and the Arts WA have a range of grants available to artists ranging from grants for creating new works to grants for recording a CD. For more information, visit www.dca.wa.gov.au, email or call (08) 9224 7310.
ASIALINK - PERFORMING ARTS RESIDENCIES IN ASIA
Asialink is offering fantastic opportunities for Australian Citizens/Permanent Residents who have at least three years experience in their field to live and work in the Asian region.
Residencies are usually of three to four months duration and each residency offers a specified amount of funding and initial contacts. For more information, visit www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au, email Swee Lim
AUSTRALIA COUNCIL MUSIC GRANTS
Australia Council have on offer a wide range of grants available to Australian artists. Ranging from grants for international touring to grants for mentorships and residencies, there is a lot of support offered. For more information, visit www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants
BIG BROTHER MOVEMENT AWARDS
The Big Brother Movement offers cash grants to talented young Australians to visit Britain to gain further experience in their chosen pursuits. For further information, email the Executive Director or call 02 9251 9757. Please note: Your telephone number MUST be included in any e-mail you send.
BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL PERFORMING ARTS FELLOWSHIPS
A maximum grant of $20,000 is available to support young and emerging artists (between 17 and 30 years of age as of the closing date) to participate in national or international training and development programs that support their career development. Applicants must be nominated by an individual or organisation from within the arts and cultural sector. The fellowship activity can include travel and study, secondment to an organisation, tuition, professional mentoring and instruction or a combination of these activities. Grants recipients will be asked to identify with Council opportunities to showcase the benefits of the fellowship in Brisbane. This may include participation in a city events program, contribution to an exhibition or a presentation. For more information, visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au, call 07 3403 8888 or download an application form here.
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC TOURING PROGRAM
Applications are being sought for music touring from 1 July 2008 through the Australian Government's Contemporary Music Touring Program. Funding of up to $10,000 per application is available for bands and solo artists who play original contemporary music to tour within Australia. See http://www.arts.gov.au/arts/contemporary_music_touring_program for more information and application forms. Any queries contact the program officer at
FOUNDATION FOR YOUNG AUSTRALIANS
FYA has invested more than $30 million into the youth sector over the past twenty years. In 2008 alone FYA supported more than 100 individuals and organisations at a total investment of $4 million. This investment will continue into the future through a variety of grant rounds and initiatives that are focused on supporting talented individuals and youth-led organisations. More info >>
IAN POTTER CULTURAL TRUST
The Ian Potter Cultural Trust was established by The Ian Potter Foundation in 1993 for the purpose of providing grants to individuals in the early stages of their career as an artist. They provide grants for travel and even purchases of musical equipment. For more information, visit the website.
2010 INDENT PARTNERSHIP GRANTS OPEN
$110,000 available for all-ages music events in NSW.
The grants program have been specifically developed for young people to stage all-ages, drug and alcohol-free music events across the state in 2010. The grants of $2,500 will assist young event promoters and emerging artists by offering support, resources and materials required to get gigs happening in their local area.
Indent Partnership Grant applications and funding guidelines are available for download from the Indent website (www.indent.net.au) and close October 31st, 2009. Successful applications will be announced December 7, 2009.
PPCA PERFORMER'S TRUST FOUNDATION
The PPCA Performer's Trust Foundation is made up of funds set aside by PPCA to promote and encourage music and the performing arts. Grants are awarded for purposes like theatrical education, performer aid and charitable performances.
For more information, visit www.ppca.com.au/ppca_trust.htm
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