Applications are now open for The Ian Potter Cultural Trust emerging artist grants, Funding Round 2, 2023.
Grants of up to $15,000 will support emerging artists working across the spectrum of the arts to undertake professional development opportunities.
Important Dates
Funding Round 2 2023 awards grants for travel/projects commencing after 29 September 2023.
Applications open: Wednesday, 15 March 2023
Applications close: Thursday, 27 April 2023 5 pm AEST
Grants announced: mid-September 2023
Who we support
Individual emerging and early-career artists across Australia.
The Cultural Trust supports artists working in all art forms and disciplines. From visual arts to community radio and design to literature, across the spectrum of traditional art forms and experimental mediums.
What we support
Structured professional development and networking opportunities to gain experience, develop networks and learn skills from the world's best. Such as:
- Residencies
- Mentorships
- Study tours that have a clear skills development focus
- Private lessons
- Internships
- Conferences and workshops.
Applications for which the sole opportunity is an exhibition, performance or the making of a recording are ineligible.
The Cultural Trust prioritises the funding of international professional development opportunities. Applicants may seek funding to undertake a development project within Australia if the development opportunity is of high quality and can offer exceptional benefit to an individual's artistic practice.
Find out more about applying for a grant, read our FAQs and learn about the experiences of Cultural Trust grantees.
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