ClosedFellowship2026 Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging)
2026 Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging) — NSW
$30K – $30K available
Create NSW
Funding for emerging visual artists in New South Wales to undertake a self-directed professional development program supporting their personal, creative and career advancement. One fellowship of $30,000 is awarded following a shortlisted exhibition process delivered with Artspace.
Funding
$30K – $30K
Closed
7 Oct 2025
Duration
up to 2 years
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Applicants may be individuals or groups, provided the individual or all group members are emerging/early career visual artists
• Applicants must be 18 years or above
• Applicants must have resided in New South Wales over the last 12 months
• Applicants must meet ABN requirements
• Incorporated entity, company and trust ABNs will not be accepted
• For group applications, an individual must submit on behalf of the group
• Group members included in a group application cannot submit separate applications to the fellowship
• Organisations cannot apply
• Previous shortlisted applicants or successful recipients of the NSW Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging) cannot apply
• Proposed professional development activities must not already be taking place or be completed
• Current Create NSW employees, or people employed by Create NSW within the last 12 months, cannot apply
Applicants must be individuals or groups of emerging/early career visual artists, with each individual or all group members aged 18 or over and residing in New South Wales for the last 12 months. Applicants must meet ABN requirements; incorporated entity, company and trust ABNs are not accepted for this fellowship. Groups must apply through an individual on behalf of the group. Applicants cannot be organisations, previous shortlisted applicants or prior recipients of this fellowship, people whose proposed activities are already underway or completed, or current/recent Create NSW employees within the last 12 months.
What's Funded
A self-directed professional development program that may include research, travel, studio residencies, creation of new work, mentorships and related activities aligned with the artist's practice and career progression.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Recipients are expected to undertake and complete their fellowship program within two years, participate in the fellowship exhibition and associated assessment process if shortlisted, and provide acquittal and reporting at the end of the funding period.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Applicant Types
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Stage
early_stage
Funding Purposes
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Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the 2026 Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging)?
The 2026 Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging) is a fellowship grant offered by Create NSW in Australia, providing $30K – $30K in funding. Funding for emerging visual artists in New South Wales to undertake a self-directed professional development program supporting their personal, creative and career advancement. One fellowship of $30,000 is awarded following a shortlisted exhibition process delivered with Artspace.
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How much funding does the 2026 Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging) provide?
The 2026 Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging) provides $30K – $30K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 2 years.
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Who is eligible for the 2026 Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging)?
- Applicants may be individuals or groups, provided the individual or all group members are emerging/early career visual artists
- Applicants must be 18 years or above
- Applicants must have resided in New South Wales over the last 12 months
- Applicants must meet ABN requirements
- Incorporated entity, company and trust ABNs will not be accepted
- For group applications, an individual must submit on behalf of the group
- Group members included in a group application cannot submit separate applications to the fellowship
- Organisations cannot apply
- Previous shortlisted applicants or successful recipients of the NSW Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging) cannot apply
- Proposed professional development activities must not already be taking place or be completed
- Current Create NSW employees, or people employed by Create NSW within the last 12 months, cannot apply
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When does the 2026 Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging) close?
Applications closed on 7 Oct 2025.
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What activities are funded?
A self-directed professional development program that may include research, travel, studio residencies, creation of new work, mentorships and related activities aligned with the artist's practice and career progression.
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How do I apply for the 2026 Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging)?
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