Contact
Login
Ian Potter Cultural Trust Logo
Ian Potter Cultural Trust Logo

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.

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

Next Round

Round 2, 2026

Emerging Artist Grants
How to apply

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.
Annual Reports
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.

OPPORTUNITIES
Ian Potter Cultural Trust Logo

Level 3, 111 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Australia

+61 03 9650 3188

ABN: 65807851867

Account Login
Login
Subscribe to our Newsletter
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
About Us
Opportunities
For Grantees
Grant History
News
© 2026 The Ian Potter Cultural Trust. All Rights Reserved. Images on this site are used with permission from the rights holders. No further rights are implied.
Australian Aboriginal flag Torres Strait Island flag

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Crafted by Soul+Wolf