Weekly Roundup: Art Prizes, Grants, and Mentorships for Creatives
From 22 to 28 June, ArtsHub presents its weekly roundup of opportunities, featuring a $50,000 art prize, a development initiative for playwrights in Western Sydney, and a $15,000 mentorship for writers. The Fisher's Ghost Art Award is currently accepting submissions. These development programs and mentorships not only provide work but also foster collaborative skills, industry insights, and peer connections. The article underscores ArtsHub's 24-year legacy as Australia’s foremost independent online arts platform. Additionally, it covers recent appointments in the arts sector, including a new Artistic Director at the Darwin Festival and changes at Rising, as well as Support Act's expansion of mental health services for creatives and previews of the upcoming Now or Never festival in Melbourne.
Key facts
- Opportunities listed for 22 to 28 June.
- $50,000 art prize available.
- Development program for Western Sydney playwrights.
- $15,000 mentorship for writers.
- Fisher's Ghost Art Award now open.
- ArtsHub is Australia's leading independent online arts resource with 24-year heritage.
- Support Act expands mental health support for creative industries.
- Now or Never festival returns to Melbourne this winter.
Entities
Institutions
- ArtsHub
- Campbelltown Arts Centre
- Darwin Festival
- Rising
- Support Act
- Now or Never
Locations
- Australia
- Western Sydney
- Melbourne