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Riverside Theatres
Proudfoot & Friends
Lucas Proudfoot brings his spectacular stage show, Proudfoot & Friends, to Riverside Theatres from the 20th to 21st May.

Sydney Festival seeks Creative Producer – First Nations, as Jake Nash prepares to move on
Sydney Festival’s Creative Artist in Residence Jacob (Jake) Nash will depart after the 2026 Blak Out program; a new role…

$15,000 for artists to test the limits of small sculpture
Let your imagination run wild at the Deakin University Contemporary Small Sculpture Award with cash on offer and zero entry…
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Senior Manager, Corporate Partnerships
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$100,000-$130,000

Bundanon
Bundanon | Artists in Residence 2026
Bundanon’s renowned residency program is the largest of its kind in Australia and grows year-on-year hosting over 250 artists.

Support Act
Crisis Relief Grants
Crisis Relief Grants and support are available to musicians, managers, crew and music workers across all genres experiencing financial hardship as the…

Creative Australia
Giving Day to the Arts Micro Grants
Creative Australia is introducing a new national Giving Day to the Arts, taking place on Thursday 23 October 2025. This program…

Creative Australia
Company Director Capability Fund for Individuals
Looking for a way to contribute your unique skills, knowledge and experiences to creating a diverse, flourishing arts and cultural…

Creative Australia
Company Director Capability Fund for Organisations
Seeking to develop your board’s ability to support your organisation’s ambitions?  The Company Director Capability Fund for Organisations supports arts and cultural organisations to enhance governance capabilities.…