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I’m an Artist

Are you a creative in Western Sydney?

Are you a creative in Western Sydney?

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

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Current Opportunities

2026 Blacktown City Creative Arts Fund application

Calling all local artists and creatives! Have an arts and cultural project that you want to bring to life? The Blacktown City Creative Arts Fund is back for 2026!

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Magnify: Live Arts application

This program encourages artists to experiment with new ideas, become part of a cohort of fellow residents, and be supported by guest mentors and the Blacktown Arts team.

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2026 Blacktown Shorts Film Festival application

Applications have closed. Blacktown Short Film Festival is back for 2026! The fbi.radio award winning program is seeking short film proposals from western Sydney filmmakers.

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Past Opportunities


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4Elements HipHop Festival 2023 by Benny Clark

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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