Current Grants and Opportunities
Here is a list of all the grants, prizes and opportunities available to artists in far west NSW that we currently know of.
Reach out and book in a session if you’d like help finding out more or getting a submission together.
CLOSING MARCH 2025
EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITY: Australian Design Centre
CLOSING: MARCH 9th 2025
FOR: Groups, Individuals
Australian Design Centre in partnership with Regional Arts NSW is offering three exciting exhibition opportunities in 2025 at ADC's 'Object Space Window Gallery' in Darlinghurst, Sydney.
This is your chance to showcase your work on a state-wide stage! The partnership celebrates the innovation and diversity found across regional NSW and seeks to create more opportunities for regional artists to connect with metropolitan audiences.
How to apply: Expressions of interest are now open, and applications close on 9 March 2025.
SOUND NSW Contemporary Music Development Grants - Recording, Content and Promotion
CLOSING: 10th MARCH
VALUE: $30,000
For: Groups, Individuals
Funding of up to $30,000 is available to support artists and acts creating new and original contemporary music. Costs associated with developing new music, collaboration, recording (including mixing and mastering), pressing, manufacturing and releasing, marketing and promotional activity is eligible to be supported under the grant.
Learn more and apply here.
CLOSING: 10th MARCH
VALUE: $30,000
FOR: Groups, Individuals
Up to $30,000 for First Nations musicians to create, record, and promote new work, as well as develop their careers. This grant is for First Nations NSW artists and acts with an existing body of work in contemporary music to support creation, recording and promotion of new and original contemporary music, professional development and the purchase of equipment.
Learn more and apply here.
GALLIPOLI ART PRIZE
CLOSING: March 12th 2025
VALUE: Up to $20,000
Australian artists are invited to enter one piece of original work produced in oil, acrylic, water colour or mixed medium in the $20,000 prize that stays true to ‘The Creed’ – highlighting peace, freedom, community, loyalty, respect, love of country, courage and comradeship.
Learn more and enter here.
CLOSING: MARCH 14th 2025
VALUE: Up to $15,000
The Omnia Art Prize & Exhibition is an annual event celebrating both emerging and established Australian contemporary artists, with a focus on fostering connections between creators, buyers, and art enthusiasts. In 2025, the event will feature four prizes, including the $15,000 Omnia Art Major Prize and the $5,000 Omnia Small Sculpture Prize, alongside a new online art shop for exhibiting and selling artworks. Artists can submit up to three works across various mediums, with a $35 entry fee, for a chance to showcase their creations and potentially win one of the prizes.
Learn more and apply here.
THE LIGHTHOUSE AWARD
CLOSING: MARCH 19th 2025
The Lighthouse Award grants $5,000 to an artist manager who identifies as a woman or non-binary person and who exhibits passion, creativity and integrity. Open to applicants Australia-wide. ,
Learn more and apply here.
NATIONAL REGIONAL ARTS FELLOWSHIP
CLOSING: MARCH 23rd 2025
EOI's are now open for the 2025 National Regional Arts Fellowship Program! The Fellowship is an investment in the development of artistic and creative practice. The program is contemporary, flexible and relevant to artists practicing, working and living in regional, rural and remote Australia. It is designed as an applicant-led approach, addressing the needs of the individual in that time and place; offering a guaranteed income (for a short period) for an artist/ practitioner to develop their work, skills and networks or research.
In 2025, Regional Arts Australia is looking for bold proposals that explore economic, cultural, or environmental sustainability.
CONTACT: Regional Arts Australia
APRIL
REGIONAL TOURING OPPORTUNITY
CLOSING: APRIL 9TH
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MusicNSW is seeking regional NSW-based artists who perform original contemporary music and are interested in touring in 2025, with five unique regional tours available. Selected acts will gain touring experience, receive financial support, and participate in tailored opportunities to grow their audience and skills.
Learn more and apply here.
VENUE UPGRADE GRANTS PROGRAM
CLOSING: April 14th 2025
Grants of up to $250,000 are available for dedicated live music venues to support venue upgrades that enhance audience and visitor experience. Funding will support the purchase of equipment and a range of infrastructure development works. Applicants must co-contribute at least 30% of the of the overall project budget (this can include cash and in-kind contributions).
Learn more and apply here.
ONGOING
REGIONAL ARTS FUND QUICK GRANTS
Regional Arts Fund Quick Response Grants: Up to $3,000 for individuals or $5,000 for organisations. Open to regional artists, arts organisations and communities to take up professional or skills development opportunities, or respond to small project opportunities that arise at short notice. Delivered monthly from February to November.
Up to $2,500 per person for domestic activity and up to $5,000 per person for international activity
This quick response funding program is designed for domestic and international touring and travel activity for NSW contemporary music artists, acts and music industry professionals.
Open until November 2025
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