Grantee Amie Patching, Laurie Berube and Sandy Tugwood, Les Minutes 2018.
Image: Brin Schoellkopf.

Supporting a vibrant, diverse arts sector in Australia.

For 30 years, the Trust has assisted emerging artists to undertake professional development opportunities. 

Gloved hands holding electro-etching artwork.

Alana Wilson's work in progress at electro-etching residency, 2023.

Gloved hands holding electro-etching artwork.

Alana Wilson's work in progress at electro-etching residency, 2023.

Next Round

Important Dates

Applications
Open

Tuesday 25 November 2025

Close

Tuesday 20 January 2026, 5PM AEDT

For travel/projects after
8 April 2026
Grants announced
Early April 2026
Woman on empty set balancing on one hand.

Dance grantee Remy Rochester. Image: Wendell Levi Teodoro.

Upcoming

Important Dates

Applications
Open

Tuesday 5 May 2026

Close

Tuesday 23 June 2026, 5PM AEST

For travel/projects after
18 September 2026
Grants announced
Mid September 2026

Investing in Australia's Cultural Life

Read our Annual Reports to learn about the Trust's grantmaking and our grantees' creative pursuits.
81
Grants approved
2023–24
$958K
Value of grants
2023–24
$13.8M
Funds distributed
1993–2024

Encouraging and supporting the diversity and excellence of Australian artists.

The Ian Potter Cultural Trust provides grants and fellowships to support emerging Australian artists to undertake professional development.