A suite of new and streamlined arts funding programs are now available to support Creative Together’s action plan, Grow 2022 – 2026. Arts Queensland’s funding initiatives work to drive creative employment, and grow new creative work and events that will activate Queensland communities and showcase uniquely Queensland stories.
Information on this page relates to current open and future funding opportunities. Key dates for current opportunities are outlined in the funding calendar. View information on closed, or previously offered funding programs.
We encourage you to explore your funding options as outlined below.
OPEN:
1 July 2024
OPEN:
26 October 2023
The Visual arts market development fund is focused on enabling key international opportunities that strengthen exposure, expand markets and revenue potential for Queensland’s visual arts craft and design sector.
OPEN:
26 October 2023
The Performing Arts Market Development Fund will support interstate and overseas opportunities that grow Queensland’s cultural economy, increase exposure, facilitate business and career growth, and expand markets and export revenue potential for Queensland-based musicians, performing artists and organisations.
This is a rolling fund. Applications can be submitted at any time. Refer to the fund guidelines for more information. View the previous recipients.
Round 1
OPEN:
26 October 2023
First Nations Arts Business Grants focus on strengthening business skills and capacity of First Nations artists, artsworkers and arts and cultural organisations.
Single and multi-year projects
(Round 4)
CLOSED: 2pm,
29 April 2024
The Touring Queensland Fund is focused on supporting regional community access to quality arts and cultural events and products. Download previous recipients
Single & 2-year projects
(Round 5)
The Strategic Partnerships Fund is focused on leveraging Queensland Government investment into the state’s arts sector through co-investment, partnerships and collaboration, strengthening creative business growth, and creating inclusive, high-quality, creative experiences that will drive positive change for Queenslanders. View previous recipients.