Weekly Roundup: Grants, Awards, and Opportunities for Creatives

This week presents several opportunities, including a mentorship program for writers and illustrators in Tasmania, a significant award for artists specializing in printmaking or drawing, a $25,000 prize for paintings that explore the theme of 'atmosphere', and a chance for professional growth aimed at leaders in the performing arts with a focus on audience engagement. The article also hints at additional topics, such as artists combating the existential threats posed by AI, a comparison of arts audiences in Australia and the UK, Illuminate Adelaide's 2026 initiative, and a guide to genuine wabi-sabi. Furthermore, it mentions the exit of Susan Provan AO from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival alongside other appointments within the arts sector.