Create Grants are intended to support visual artists who have had some work exhibited in solo exhibitions and who are at key stages in their career.
Visual artists will have developed an independent body of work and practice over several years and will have exhibited work in Australian public or commercial galleries.
These grants cannot be used towards exhibition installation costs or towards writing in catalogues, books, and other publications.
Once your application has been submitted, no changes can be made, regardless of whether it is submitted before the round closes.
Who can apply
- Visual artists must have exhibited by the application closing date ONLY THREE solo exhibitions in Australian public or commercial galleries (this should not include group shows). These exhibitions should be independently and professionally curated.
- Solo exhibitions as part of an Artist Run Initiative (ARI) in Australia will count towards your eligibility if the exhibition has been independently and professionally curated
- If applicants are working in collaboration, all applicants must meet the eligibility requirements
- Visual artists must have confirmed interest from an Australian public gallery or institution to exhibit the work. Confirmation of this must be submitted with the application.
Who can’t apply
- Visual artists who do not have three solo exhibitions of their own work in Australia are not eligible to apply for a Create Grant.
- Visual artists cannot apply to create work for publication or catalogues of their work.
Support material for visual artists
Please submit with your application the following:
- A one-page CV outlining your Australian exhibition history, providing details on each solo/group exhibition
- If your work has been exhibited as part of an ARI in Australia please indicate in your CV which exhibition/s have been independently and professionally curated
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- A sample of your work (up to 10 images) from your proposed project/new work
- For equity purposes with other applicants your support material should not exceed 10 images
- An agreement to exhibit the work or a letter of interest or intent to exhibit your work in Australia from a curator or artistic director that clearly show interest in supporting your exhibition.
More information and contact
For further information, see our Frequently Asked Questions.
Please contact us before the application closing date if you’re unsure about your eligibility to apply for a Create Grant. Our email is culturalfund@copyright.com.au
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