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2027 Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging)

NSW Government

Funding amountUp to $30,000
DeadlineCloses Mon, 14 Sept 2026
RegionNSW

Overview

Funding to assist NSW emerging visual artists to undertake a self-directed professional development program to support their personal, creative and career advancement.

Eligibility

Who can apply Individuals and groups are eligible to apply, providing that an individual or all members of the group are emerging/early career visual artists. Individuals: Applicants must be 18 years or above Currently living in NSW (minimum 12 months) Groups without legal status: All members must be 18 years or above All members must currently be living in NSW (minimum 12 months) Must have a written/ signed agreement between all members outlining roles and responsibilities, and their acceptance of the proposed project. The successful applicant must have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) with a nominated bank account or be administered by an arts/cultural funds administrator (auspicer) at time of contracting (if successful). If the lead applicant ABN is a private company ABN, ASIC information will need to be provided. For more information on ABN and entities please use this link. What is an emerging / early career visual artist? An emerging or early career artist is someone who is at the beginning of their career, has created a modest independent body of work but hasn’t yet established public and industry awareness of their practice and reputation. Types of projects funded under this grant The NSW Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging) recipient will undertake a self-directed program of professional development which may include research, travel, studio residencies, the creation of new work and/or mentorships, as select examples. When the project can start and end The fellowship must start after 1 August 2027 and is to be completed within a 2-year period. The project should be started by 1 August 2027 and the project must be completed by 1 August 2029. Who can’t apply Organisations, including Incorporated Entities, Companies and Trusts. You are a previous shortlisted applicant or have been a successful recipient of the NSW Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging) Your proposed professional development activity/ies have already taken place or will be started and/or completed before 1 August 2027. You are a current employee of Create NSW or have been employed by Create NSW within the last 12 months. Types of projects not funded under this grant Activities that are carried out to satisfy the course requirements of an educational institution, such as TAFE or university Activities that directly support the delivery of an educational program or course Arts and cultural activities that are led by non-professional artists Reimbursement to recover costs of items already purchased (such as flights, accommodation, and materials) Purchasing musical instruments, artworks, equipment (such as laptops, cameras, technical equipment, or machinery), or vehicles Capital works (infrastructure/building activities) Fundraising and donations Awards, prizes, competitions, or prize money Paying back loans Professional development related to filmmaking, screen production, mainstream animation or film festivals (funding programs for these areas are managed by Screen NSW ). Thi

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