Current Funding Recipients


Arts Activities Funding $5-$50k Round 2 - 2023

ApplicantGrant PurposeAmountArtform
Clare YoungTo support the development of original miniseries 'UNRULY GIRLS'$43,100Screen/Digital Games
Demos JournalTo support the development and print of demos journal issue #13 and improvement of web accessibility$46,634Literature
Eden PlentyTo support the creation, production, and promotion of a debut album, titled 'Limbo'$42,254Music
Eleri HarrisCompletion of 'Drawn from The Margins', a book focusing on the craft and ethics of non-fiction comics$34,603Literature
James BatchelorTo support the creative development of a dance project that will experiment with new techniques of sculpting an immersive digital environment from the live body$11,800Dance
Julie Monro-AllisonTo complete and present 'Shadow Murmurs', a solo exhibition of drawings and sculpture$13,313Visual Arts
Kaya WilsonTo support the writing of a new Own Voices novel called 'Romeo'$25,571Literature
Leah BlankendaalTo support travelling to Columbus, Ohio for the premiere of their own work 'Your Space Has Echoes', followed by a residency at Art Letters and Numbers in NYC$11,714Music
Liz LeaTo support the research and development of a new one woman show called 'Diamond'$16,764Dance
Luke ChiswellTo support the research and development of a custom metal-moveable typeset applied in a new body of work for exhibition$9,544Visual Arts
Nicci HaynesTo support the development of a collectible major body of work around lenses and light ready for exhibition$20,000Visual Arts
Nick CraftTo record an album of original songs in collaboration with the Canberra Symphony Orchestra$25,214Music
Nigel FeatherstoneTo support the recording of vocals and the mixing and mastering of a new Hells Herons album$6,750Music
Sally GreenawayTo support the creation of a major collaborative work combining visual art, music and animation$23,402Screen/Digital Games
Sammy HawkerTo assist with a 3-month interstate art residency leading to a new body of work for exhibition$12,167Visual Arts
Tilly DaveyTo support collaborative workshops to develop sketches and drawings for an accessible garden cookbook$16,709Visual Arts

Cultural Arts Fund 2023

Self-determined programs that support and enhance arts and cultural outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and build cultural leadership

ApplicantGrant PurposeAmount
Bradley BellTo support Ngunnawal cultural arts program$15,000
Megan Daley & Rechelle TurnerSisters Expression and Connection with Country$15,000
Brenda GiffordTo compose, Djungga, a new work for jazz ensemble$7,500
Rebekah LaneTo support 'Inherited' Exhibition at Belconnen Arts Centre$4,546
Emma LavertyTo develop Dance Film for Project Dust$15,000
Jenni Kemarre MartinielloTo lead a First Nations Cultural Residencies in Glass$15,000
Jenni Kemarre MartinielloTo support Reconciliation Through Carpet Design$6,346
Sisters in SpiritTo pilot Arts and Culture Practice with women of ACT region$15,000
Patrice SowardTo compose new single “You Can’t Handle Me” including lyrics and music$15,000
Jessika SpencerTo support Ngumbaaydyil: All Together$15,000
Rechelle TurnerTo support Murrambidya-giyalang (Belonging to the Murrumbidgee River) project$5,000

Arts Activities Funding $5-$50k Round 1 - 2023

ApplicantGrant PurposeAmount
Anecdote GamesTo create a proof-of-concept and narrative bible for 'Outpost', a new digital game$49,803
David AtfieldCreative development of a new play 'A Better Tomorrow'$13,294
Lisa CahillCreation of new work for a solo exhibition in San Francisco, USA$40,000
Canberra City Band'CANcophony', Canberra singers/songwriters performing live music with Spectrum Big Band$19,338
Nathan CollettSound design and mixing of a new documentary, 'Arcadia'$7,550
Melanie Lane Final development and rehearsal of 'MOUNTAIN', a new dance work$25,000
Christopher LathamCreative development, performance and recording of the 'Peacekeeping Symphony', a new music project$15,100
Penelope LaylandPublication of an illustrated anthology of Australian bird poems, edited by Layland and Lebkowicz$11,059
Musonga MbogoTo support the development and promotion of a new solo exhibition$23,757
Tania McCartneyDevelopment of a new children’s book, 'Flora: Australia's Most Curious Plants'$24,000
Ylaria Rogers Stage five Workshop Development of 'We Are Not Alone', a new verbatim theatre work$40,416
Lisa Sammut Create and present a solo exhibition at Goulburn Regional Art Gallery, NSW$13,151
Alice TaylorTo complete development for a new documentary$24,467
Dylan Van Den BergCreative development of a new musical, 'Blak/Luv'$16,697
Natsuko YonezawaTo create 'Kiku', a 10-minute inter-generational dance film$44,354
Us Mob Writing GroupTo publish 'Kuracca', a poetry and short story Anthology$14,056
Matt WithersRecording, production and promotion of a debut album of new Australian guitar music$12,177

Arts Activities Funding Up to $5k - 2023

ApplicantGrant PurposeAmount
Rory KingTo support the presentation of photographic works at the Chico Portfolio Review 2023 in Montana, USA$4,023.00
Ayesha InoonTo support travel and participation costs for a residency at KSP Writers’ Centre, WA$1,979.00
Alice TaylorTo support professional and project development through attendance at the 2023 Australian International Documentary Conference in Melbourne, VIC$2,523.00
Sia AhmadTo support travel costs for performances of new music at SXSW festival Austin, Texas$4,098.00
John MaTo support and promote Canberra musicians at four early-music concerts by Apeiron Baroque$4,990.00
Tegan GarnettTo support Canberra artists in curated exhibition on queer glass at Sydenham International in Sydney$4,989.00
Michelle DayTo assist with the costs of studio assistance, research and experimentation with materials for the development of a new large-scale installation$5,000.00
Ethan McAlister (Nora)To assist with promotional costs and tour logistics for the band NORA$3,487.00
Nathan NhanTo attend 2023 Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts professional development program$1,068.00
Sotirios DounoukosFor travel and accommodation costs to attend The Owl Screenwriting Workshop at Cannes Film Festival 2023 and promote 'KONITSA', a six-part series$5,000.00
Merlinda BobisFor travel and field research in the Philippines to develop a new novel$3,872.00
Leah BlankendaalFor the development of 'Lake', a collection of cappella pieces for five voices$3,578.00
Neve FoxcroftTo attend a workshop at Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle, USA$5,000.00
Diana RuleFor the second edit of the manuscript 'Until I Couldn’t Breathe'$1,730.00
April WiddupTo support travel and material costs for attending workshops at Corning Museum of Glass and Lincoln City Glass in USA$5,000.00
Jacqueline KonstantinouPoduction of three new contemporary music recordings$4,774.00
Eugenia StuartFor the production and promotion of a debut EP$4,700.00
Michael SandfordTravel and exhibition costs for the development of new chalk works at Holden Garage in Berlin, Germany$4,774.00
Pod PeopleRecording, mixing and promotional tour of Pod People's new album$5,000.00
Ruby BallantyneContemporary dance workshop intensive and professional development in France and Germany$5,000.00
The Food CooperativeFor the promotion and delivery of 'Acoustic Soup', a schedule of live music and performance$4,950.00
Julie RyderFor travel and associated expenses to attend a five-week art residency on King Island$5,000.00
Jack BiilmannTo support the live promotional tour of a new album, 'Divided Mind'$3,500.00
Nicole HashamTo support participation costs for the Mick Dark Flagship Fellowship at the Varuna Writer's House in Katoomba, NSW$1,750.00
Vaidehi SubramanyanTo support travel and participation costs for a Bharatanatyam dance mentorship in Chennai, India$4,959.00
Isobel WatersTo support travel and participation costs for an eight-day intensive course at the Pilchuck Glass School in Washington, USA$5,000.00
Thomas FellTo support travel and participation costs for a two-day creative development workshop for an art-music quartet$4,960.00
A-Z TheatreTo support artist fees for a one-week creative development of a new play, 'Mud'$5,000.00
Joel ArthurTo support travel to attend as a finalist at the Fremantle Print Award at Fremantle Arts Centre, Western Australia$1,251.00
Liz LeaFor travel costs to attend the inaugural DanceXR Lab in Singapore$2,315.00
Spiros CoutroubasFor materials and exhibition costs to stage a photographic exhibition, 'Scenes from the Mall, in Belconnen ACT$4,831.00
John BrookesFor the promotion and exhibition costs of 'Dark Snow', a new photographic exhibition in Belconnen, ACT$1,864.00
Tanya DavisTo support costs of a six-month manuscript development for a new novel, 'Killing Widows'$2,125.00
Stephen HarrisonTo support production of a limited-edition artist book commemorating 40-year art practice and celebrating the influence of Petr Herel$3,917.00
Sara BlackTo support costs of a one-week creative development for 'sKIN', a new dance/music/theatre work$3,966.00
Jackson Taylor'"Concurrent Exhibition", a series of three multimodal art and music events$5,000.00
Jorge + Karina BontesMultimedia performance to celebrate the life and music of Chilean singer Victor Jara$4,950.00
Rafe YangTo support a mentorship on the premiere production of the play ‘How Do I Let You Die?'$2,140.90
Sean FenemoreTo support the costs of further development of graphic design and artwork for 'Sanctuary', a new tabletop game$4,500.00
Fran RomanoTo attend a 5-week ceramics residency in Italy$4,990.00
Music Theatre ProjectsTo assist with actors' fees for a mini tour of short plays by Millicent Armstrong$5,000.00
Daan SteffensTo support artist fees and documentation for 'Nervewreck', the first annual Gutwrench Records mini music festival$5,000.00
Fred SmithTo support the creation of music videos to accompany the release of three new singles$3,000.00
Toni HassanTo document and share the journey of a cancer diagnosis through the creation and exhibition of multidimensional artworks$4,996.00
Peter PapathanasiouTo support the development of pitching documents and a first draft script for a feature film$5,000.00
Melinda SmithTo support travel and accommodation costs for an invitational 8-day poetry tour of Japan, including bilingual readings, translation workshops and creative exchange$2,237.00
Nicola KnackstredtFor travel and accommodation costs to participate in a collaborative exhibition as part of Melbourne's Craft Contemporary$2,133.00
Blayne CuznerTo support accommodation costs for attendance and game exhibition at the Sydney SXSW Games Festival$1,464.00
Max BurgessTo support participation in a new cross-disciplinary production at the Melbourne Fringe Festival$1,413.00
Shortis and Simpson Pty LtdFor video, sound and photographic documentation of a cabaret show based on the musical influences of local singer/songwriter Mikelangelo (Michael Simic)$5,000.00
Sally GoldingTo create and develop a new interactive audiovisual performance, through studio experimentation and collaboration, for presentation across three European festivals$5,000.00
Bridget BaskervilleDevelopment of visual arts body of work about the impact of extractive industries on waterways$3,405.00
Emeirely Nucifora-RyanSolo exhibition at CCAS Manuka$5,000.00
Robyn EvansTo create new work for a group exhibition called 'Grounded' to be held at the Belconnen Art Centre in December 2024 - February 2025$3,060.00

Arts Organisation Investment Program 2023

This Program supports the arts sector in Canberra to create, develop and promote the arts for the benefit of artists and their work, and for the ACT community to have strong access to and engagement in the arts.

Arts Centre Investment - Up to Five-Year Funding

ACT Government arts centres provide critical arts infrastructure and high-quality programs fundamental to supporting artists and their work and providing community access to the arts.

OrganisationAmountArtformPurpose
Arts Capital Ltd$720,000MultiManaging the Ainslie and Gorman Arts Centres including services to resident artists and arts organisations and promoting the activities of the centres.
Belconnen Arts Centre Inc$900,000CommunityManaging the Belconnen Arts Centre and delivering community arts and cultural development programs in Belconnen and Gungahlin.
Canberra Glassworks Ltd$850,000VisualManaging the Canberra Glassworks and delivering programs and services for the creation and exhibition of studio glass.
Canberra Potters Society Inc$200,000VisualManaging the Watson Arts Centre and delivering ceramic programs and services to supporting all levels of ceramic practice.
PhotoAccess Inc$280,000VisualManaging the Manuka Arts Centre and providing contemporary photographic/multimedia programs and exhibitions.
Strathnairn Arts Association Inc$200,000VisualManaging the Strathnairn Arts Centre and delivering visual arts programs and services including for ceramics and bronze across all levels of practice.
The Stagemaster Inc$950,000TheatreManaging The Street Theatre and delivering professional development programs and productions for local theatre artists.
Tuggeranong Community Arts Association Inc$860,000CommunityManaging the Tuggeranong Arts Centre and delivering community arts and cultural developing programs in Tuggeranong and Woden.

Arts Organisation Investment - Up to Four-Year Funding

Leading arts organisations presenting high quality programs and services for artists and the community.

OrganisationAmountArtformPurpose
Ausdance ACT Inc$150,000DanceProviding support to independent professional dancers and delivering accessible dance programs across all genres.
Australian Dance Party Ltd$100,000DanceProfessional dance company, creating new contemporary dance work for local dance artists.
Canberra Contemporary Art Space Inc$300,000VisualDelivering opportunities for emerging and established artists to create and present contemporary visual art and engage in audience programs.
Canberra International Music Festival Ltd$92,000MusicPresenting an annual festival of classical and contemporary/fine art music.
Canberra Symphony Orchestra Ltd$615,000MusicPresenting a program of classical music concerts and performances, including community access programs.
The Canberra Youth Theatre Inc$300,000TheatreDelivering creative opportunities for young people through theatre workshops, productions and creative pathways.
Craft ACT: Craft and Design Centre Inc$410,000VisualDelivering contemporary craft and design programs and exhibitions for local artists.
Girls Rock! Canberra Inc$70,000MusicDelivering participation opportunities in contemporary music for young people of marginalised gender identities.
M16 Inc$70,000VisualDelivering a program of exhibitions for local visual artists.
MARION$185,000LiteraturePresenting professional development programs for Canberra writers at all levels and promoting their work.
Megalo Access Arts Inc$370,000VisualDelivering access to print media equipment and professional development programs and exhibitions.
MusicACT Inc$125,000MusicDelivering professional development programs and services for contemporary musicians and bands.
Music For Canberra Inc$300,000MusicDelivering classical music performances and participation programs for all levels and abilities.
QL2 Dance Inc$360,000DanceDelivering dance development and performance opportunities for young people and independent dance artists.
Rebus Theatre Inc$100,000TheatreDelivering inclusive and accessible theatre making and presentation opportunities for people of all abilities.
Screen Canberra Ltd$150,000ScreenDelivering professional development programs and opportunities for local screen practitioners.
Warehouse Circus Inc$150,000Physical TheatreDelivering development programs and services for circus/physical theatre emerging artists.
You Are Here Canberra Inc$80,000MultiDelivering professional development and presentation opportunities for local contemporary artists and producers.

Emerging Arts Organisation Investment - Two Plus Two-Year Funding

OrganisationAmountArtformPurpose
Contour 556 Ltd
(Canberra Art Biennial)
$50,000VisualDelivering a biennial contemporary visual arts festival in public spaces.
Luminescence Chamber Singers Inc$40,000MusicDelivering vocal/choral development programs and performances
The Stellar Company$40,000DanceDeveloping and presenting inclusive dance activities for people of all abilities, ages and backgrounds.