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Grantee Amie Patching, Laurie Berube and Sandy Tugwood, Les Minutes 2018.
Image: Brin Schoellkopf.

Supporting a vibrant, diverse arts sector in Australia.

For 30 years, the Trust has assisted emerging artists to undertake professional development opportunities. 

Artist hunching down working on clay-based theatre mask.

Grantee Genevieve Papadopoulos working with clay at ATELIER Mask Movement Theatre in Tuscany, Italy

Artist hunching down working on clay-based theatre mask.

Grantee Genevieve Papadopoulos working with clay at ATELIER Mask Movement Theatre in Tuscany, Italy

Next Round

Round 2, 2025

Emerging Artist Grants
How to apply

Important Dates

Applications
Open

Tuesday 22 April 2025
Close

Tuesday 17 June 2025, 5PM AEST
For travel/projects after
19 September 2025
Grants announced
Mid September 2025

Investing in Australia's Cultural Life

Read our Annual Reports to learn about the Trust's grantmaking and our grantees' creative pursuits.
Annual Reports
81
Grants approved
2023–24
$958K
Value of grants
2023–24
$13.8M
Funds distributed
1993–2024

Encouraging and supporting the diversity and excellence of Australian artists.

The Ian Potter Cultural Trust provides grants and fellowships to support emerging Australian artists to undertake professional development.

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Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia

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ABN: 65807851867

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