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Applications open for the 2017 Creative Arts Fund

Applications open for the 2017 Creative Arts Fund

Following the strong demand for local arts funding, and the high quality and variety of project proposals, Blacktown City Council is offering grants through the Creative Arts Fund again this year.

Launched as a pilot program in 2016, the Creative Arts Fund awarded $40,000 worth of grants to 17 local artists and community organisations.

Applications close Monday, 6 March 2017.

Download 2017 Creative Arts Fund Guidelines

 

Image Credits:

Mahmmd Lelo, recipient of a 2016 Creative Arts Fund grant, performs in Home Country with James Tawadros. Courtesy of Jade Cadelina.

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I’m an Artist

I’m an Artist

Blacktown Arts supports artists through annual opportunities across prizes, exhibitions, funding opportunities, and studio spaces for local creatives.

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Blacktown City Art Prize

Blacktown City Art Prize

Blacktown City’s annual acquisitive art prize open to artists across Australia, with a prize pool of over $23,500.

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