Happy New Year!
We’re excited to welcome 2026. Our office at the new location of Shop 7 Campbell’s Corner, 60-82 Bridge St, Muswellbrook is now open and we look forward to working with you.
Chelsea International Photography Competition
Submission close: 3 November 2026 Open to amateur and professional photographers. Visit https://nyartcompetitions.com/photography/
Maitland City Council Public Art Commission
EOI close 5 October 2026. Calling artists, designers and creative practitioners Maitland City Council is seeking expressions of interest from artists and creatives to be part of Next Stop Maitland, an exciting public art opportunity that will contribute to the character and identity of our city. For this paid opportunity, we are looking for creative…
National Science Week Public Event Grants – 2027 Round
Applications closes 6 October 2026 For individuals aged 18+ and eligible organisations delivering public science engagement activities during National Science Week 2027. Funding supports in-person or interactive online events such as workshops, exhibitions, citizen science activities, talks, fairs and guided experiences that build public interest in science, encourage innovative engagement and increase participation among groups…
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…
Festivals Australia
Applications close: 13 October 2026 Provides funding to support individual art projects in regional or remote locations. Eligible projects take place at festivals, or significant one-off community events such as a town celebration or opening of a new community resource. Grants up to $150,000. For all the details please visit https://www.arts.gov.au/funding-and-support/festivals-australia
Regional Arts Touring Fund 2
Applications close: 13 October 2026 The purpose of this funding is to strengthen communities though equitable access to vibrant arts and cultural experiences. Individuals and groups can apply for tours from $10,000 up to $75,000. Organisations can apply for tours from $20,000 up to $120,000. This funding could: foster access to innovative and diverse arts…