Ian Potter Cultural Trustgrant
Ian Potter Cultural Trust Emerging Artist Grants (Round 1 2027)
Requires letters of referenceCollectives eligible
- Who Can Apply: Emerging and early-career artists aged 18+ who are Australian citizens or permanent residents with an Australian bank account, across all art forms including visual arts. As a guide, the Trust counts artists within about 10 years of their first formal arts qualification. Anyone who received or acquitted a Trust grant in the last two years cannot apply.
- The Focus: Structured professional development, mainly overseas: residencies, mentorships, study tours, masterclasses, internships, conferences and workshops for travel or projects after 1 April 2027. Projects in Australia are funded only in exceptional circumstances; projects whose sole purpose is an exhibition, performance or making a work are ineligible.
- The Funding: The artist receives a grant of up to AUD 15,000 toward the project. Applicants must also make a reasonable personal financial contribution.
- Key Requirements: Apply online through the Trust's GivingData portal between 24 November 2026 and 19 January 2027 (5pm AEDT). Complete the eligibility quiz and form, and upload a CV, project budget, itinerary, references, confirmation of the professional development opportunity and examples of work. Collaborators each apply individually.
Applications openNovember 24, 2026
DeadlineTuesday, January 19, 2027
AwardThe artist receives a grant of up to AUD 15,000.
Program datesFor travel/projects after 1 April 2027
LocationMelbourne, VIC, Australia
Open toArtists in Australia
Career stagesEmerging
Age range18–
Application notesApplications are submitted online via the GivingData portal. Required documents include a CV, a detailed project budget and itinerary, letters of reference, confirmation of the professional development opportunity (e.g., acceptance letter), and examples of work. For collaborative projects, each artist must submit an individual application.
Ian Potter Cultural Trust
ianpotterculturaltrust.org.auOrganization based in Melbourne