Open NowMixedRound 1: Arts NT - NXT Gen ARTS 2025-26

Arts NT - NXT Gen ARTS 2025-26

Department of People, Sport and Culture · Australia

The NXT Gen ARTS category supports structured career development for early career artists in the Northern Territory through work placements with host arts organisations. It provides hands-on experience in the creative industries and aims to strengthen employment pathways for young people in the NT arts and culture sector.

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Funding

Up to $13K

Deadline

Rolling / Ongoing

Duration

up to 1 financial year

Location

Northern Territory

Who Can Apply

Applicants must be individuals aged 18 to 25 at the time of application. A host Northern Territory arts organisation and eligible placement plan are required. Applicants must have no outstanding acquittals or compliance issues with the Northern Territory Government. Required permissions and administering body endorsement must be in place where relevant.
Applicants are individuals aged 18 to 25 at the time of application and must undertake a structured placement with an eligible host Northern Territory arts organisation. Applicants must complete an eligible placement plan with their host organisation outlining the program structure and expected outcomes. If they do not have a host organisation, they may submit an expression of interest so Arts NT can help connect them with one. Applicants should confirm eligibility with an Arts Development Officer, have no outstanding acquittals or compliance issues with the Northern Territory Government, define their activity clearly, prepare a balanced budget, gather support material, obtain any required permissions, and ensure endorsement from an administering body if one is used.

What's Funded

Structured work placements for early career artists aged 18 to 25 with a host Northern Territory arts organisation, supported by a placement plan outlining program structure and expected outcomes.

Expected Outcomes

Recipients are expected to complete the approved placement activity, participate in career development in the arts sector, submit a case study report within 3 months of completion, and contribute to the NXT Gen Alumni longitudinal study.

Key Information

Applicant Types

individual

Stage

early_stage

Funding Purposes

trainingemploymentcommunityother

Keywords

artscreative industriesearly career artistswork placementyouthcareer developmentNorthern Territoryhost organisation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arts NT - NXT Gen ARTS 2025-26?

The Arts NT - NXT Gen ARTS 2025-26 is a mixed grant offered by Department of People, Sport and Culture in Australia, providing Up to $13K in funding. The NXT Gen ARTS category supports structured career development for early career artists in the Northern Territory through work placements with host arts organisations. It provides hands-on experience in the creative industries and aims to strengthen employment pathways for young people in the NT arts and culture sector.

How much funding does the Arts NT - NXT Gen ARTS 2025-26 provide?

The Arts NT - NXT Gen ARTS 2025-26 provides Up to $13K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 1 financial year.

Who is eligible for the Arts NT - NXT Gen ARTS 2025-26?

Applicants must be individuals aged 18 to 25 at the time of application. A host Northern Territory arts organisation and eligible placement plan are required. Applicants must have no outstanding acquittals or compliance issues with the Northern Territory Government. Required permissions and administering body endorsement must be in place where relevant.

When does the Arts NT - NXT Gen ARTS 2025-26 close?

Applications close on 31 May 2026. This is a rolling program — new rounds may open.

What activities are funded?

Structured work placements for early career artists aged 18 to 25 with a host Northern Territory arts organisation, supported by a placement plan outlining program structure and expected outcomes.

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