Creative Opportunities Directory
Discover grants, exhibitions, funding, open calls and creative opportunities for Western Australian creatives. Plus selected opportunities from across Australia and around the world. Updated regularly so you don't have to spend hours searching.
Blue Joy Theatre Co. Creative Expression of Interest
For performers, writers, designers and creative collaborators
Blue Joy Theatre Co. is building a database of creatives interested in contributing to future productions, creative developments, workshops, residencies and community-led projects.
CURRENT – Provide Space
For artists and creative practitioners across all disciplines
Have a creative idea you've been wanting to test? CURRENT's Provide Space program offers artists and creative practitioners free access to its Walyalup-based space for short, self-directed projects.
Kickstarter Culture Fund
For independent creators across music, film, fashion and the arts
The Kickstarter Culture Fund is a $1 million initiative designed to help independent creators bring ambitious creative projects to life.
FREOCAST Volunteer Call-Out
For creatives and community members wanting to get involved
FREOCAST is looking for volunteers with skills to share and an interest in contributing to Fremantle's independent community radio station.
PICA 2027 Studio Residency – Boorloo/Perth
For WA-based artists and creative practitioners
PICA’s local Studio Program gives artists dedicated time and space to develop new work, undertake research and experiment with their practice in Boorloo/Perth.
PICA Perth–Taipei Residency
For WA-based visual artists and arts practitioners
PICA’s Perth–Taipei Residency gives a WA creative the opportunity to undertake an international residency at Treasure Hill Artist Village in Taipei.
PICA BREEZE: Perth–Makassar Residency
For WA-based visual artists and arts practitioners
The BREEZE: Perth–Makassar Residency is a four-week international exchange connecting artists from Western Australia and Makassar, Indonesia.
Ellis House Art Centre – 2027 Exhibition Program
For artists looking to exhibit in 2027
Applications are now open for artists wishing to exhibit at Ellis House Art Centre in 2027.
Sidney Myer Fellowship for Emerging Artists
For early to mid-career Australian artists
The Sidney Myer Fellowship for Emerging Artists supports outstanding early to mid-career artists with 10 unrestricted, tax-free fellowships worth $200,000 each, paid over two years.
Creative WA – Arts Fellowships for Young People
For WA creatives aged 18–25
The Arts Fellowships for Young People provide $26,000 to help young Western Australian artists and creatives develop their practice and build pathways towards a creative career.
Creative WA – Arts Development Fellowships
For emerging, mid-career and established WA artists
The Arts Development Fellowships provide $50,000 for an intensive year of creative development.
City of South Perth Emerging Artist Award 2026
For emerging and early-career artists
The Emerging Artist Award gives artists at the beginning of their creative careers an opportunity to exhibit and sell their work while gaining professional exposure.
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