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. 

Black and white photo of dancers mid-performance with arms reaching up.

Olivia Adams (far left) performing 'ASTEROIDS' (2025), choreographed by Antony Hamilton at B12 Mavericks, Berlin, Germany. Image: Carlos Collado.

Black and white photo of dancers mid-performance with arms reaching up.

Olivia Adams (far left) performing 'ASTEROIDS' (2025), choreographed by Antony Hamilton at B12 Mavericks, Berlin, Germany. Image: Carlos Collado.

Next Round

Important Dates

Applications
Open

Tuesday 24 November 2026

Close

Tuesday 19 January 2027, 5PM AEDT

For travel/projects after
1 April 2027
Grants announced
Late March 2027

Upcoming

Important Dates

Applications
Open

Thursday 22 April 2027

Close

Thursday 17 June 2027, 5PM AEST

For travel/projects after
23 September 2027
Grants announced
Late September 2027

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.