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. 

Woman in naxy dress singing to crowd, with woman playing piano in the background.

Lyla Levy Jordan performing with Yuriko Watanabe at Piere Boulez Saal, Berlin. Image: Bonnie Britain.

Woman in naxy dress singing to crowd, with woman playing piano in the background.

Lyla Levy Jordan performing with Yuriko Watanabe at Piere Boulez Saal, Berlin. Image: Bonnie Britain.

Next Round

Important Dates

Applications
Open

Tuesday 5 May 2026

Close

Tuesday 23 June 2026, 5PM AEST

For travel/projects after
18 September 2026
Grants announced
Mid September 2026

Investing in Australia's Cultural Life

Read our Annual Reports to learn about the Trust's grantmaking and our grantees' creative pursuits.
76
Emerging Artist Grants approved
2024–25
$877K
Value of grants
2024–25
$14M+
Funds distributed
1993–2025

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.