The Cultural Trust offers grants to assist emerging and early career artists of exceptional talent to take up professional opportunities, usually overseas.Image: Pianist Aura Go performs at the Hilton Head International Piano Competition, USA, 2012 (grantee 2012).
Encouraging ExcellenceThe Cultural Trust was established by The Ian Potter Foundation to encourage and support the diversity and excellence of emerging and early career Australian artists. Image: Excerpt from 'Star Trail' by photographer Andrew Follows (grantee 2011)
New horizonsOpportunities to learn on an international stage allow these promising artists to showcase their talents and further develop their skills and professional networks.Image: Actor Eben Rojiter (left) performs (grantee 2011)
Investing in australia's cultural lifeSupport for individual artists fuels the engine room of the Arts sector and enriches the cultural life of Australia.Image: Composer Daniel Blinkhorn on location for his residency in the Arctic Circle (grantee 2011)