2023 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
Mark WilsonFor the mixing, mastering and promotion of HYG’s debut album$3,500
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
Christopher CarrollTo support professional development through attendance at the Australian Performing Arts Forum in Brisbane $2,469
Eleri HarrisTo support travel to the USA for mentoring and the further development of a debut graphic novel $3,538
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
Tim NapperTo support travel to Osaka and Kyoto, Japan to conduct research for a new novel$4,975.00
Lucid Theatre Co. (Ashleigh Butler)To support artist fees and production costs for a new play, ‘People You May Know’$4,990.00
Everyone Needs A LiamTo support travel and attendance costs to promote the ‘The Librarian Saga’ trilogy and ‘Shifting Dimensions’ novel to the Adelaide Fringe Festival and Brisbane ComiCon in 2024$3,968.00
Zora KerrTo support script development for a new LGBTQIA+ narrative adventure digital game, ‘The Vessel of Argeus’$4,864.00
Emilie MorscheckFor research and development of ‘All Kinds Of Fury’, a fantasy Young Adult novel with autistic representation$5,000.00
Jessica BeangeTo support editing and colour grading for the short film, ‘ANIMAL’$5,000.00