The Northern Territory Arts Grants Program for 2019-20 is now open with Arts Projects and Professional Development grants opening today.

The 2019-20 grant program includes a new Creative Industries stream that incorporates:

• Arts Project funding to develop and showcase NT contemporary art and provide opportunities for the community to participate in arts and culture.
• Creative Fellowships for established artists and arts workers to develop their careers and the NT creative industries; and
• Strategic Projects that grow sustainable creative industries with a focus on the arts.
  

The 2019-20 NT Arts Grants Program also includes a new five year funding program for Leading Arts Organisations.

The Northern Territory Arts Grants Program supports career development and employment opportunities for artists or professional arts workers and increases opportunities for visitors and Territorians to participate in memorable arts experiences.

Arts Project grants provide funding of up to $20,000 per grant for NT artists and not–for- profit organisations for projects that showcase and promote NT arts practice, research, develop or create new art works and develop artist and/or arts worker skills.

Emerging artists can also apply for Arts Project grant funding up to $15,000 per grant to develop new work, showcase or upskill.

The Creative Industries Program Arts Projects Grants open Friday 16 August 2019 and close Monday 23 September 2019.

The Professional Development Fund is also open and offers up to $2,000 for professional artists and arts workers to undertake professional development, employment and showcasing opportunities.

The Professional Development Fund is open all year or until the funding pool is expended. 

To find out more about the NT Arts Grants Program visit https://nt.gov.au/leisure/arts-culture-heritage 

You can apply for Arts Projects funding and Professional Development via Grants NT https://grantsnt.nt.gov.au/

Quote from Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture, Director of Arts NT, Angela Hill

“The NT Arts Grants Program is integral in growing and supporting the arts and creative industries within the Northern Territory.

“Arts NT grants enable artists and creative professionals to develop their skills and showcase their work, benefiting the community and presenting NT talent to Australia and the world. 

“Stories have been told through arts, performance and culture for centuries, enriching the community and bringing our imagination, stories and history to life. 

“Arts and culture together are a key contributor to the creative industries, while harnessing and developing creative and artistic talent for social and commercial outcomes and creating jobs.” 

Media Contact: Department of Tourism, Sport and Culture 0428 052 647