The @midsumma and Australia Post Arts Awards is a nationwide non-acquisitive award open to artists in any medium, with all finalists work to be exhibited as part of the Midsumma Festival in 2022. Entries close 1 November. Find out more > ow.ly/A1fR50G5ZgQ

October News | This month we look at how the ACF can be used to support your projects and practice with information on running longer-term campaigns and applying for grants. We also spotlight 4 literature projects currently fundraising on the ACF > createsend.com/t/t-E438FA38D8…

Applications for Round 2 of the City of Melbourne's Quick Response Arts Grants are open for artists and small to medium arts organisations across all disciplines. Applications close next week on Wednesday 13 October, 5pm AEDT. Find out more > ow.ly/YF8w50GnoTK

Need to raise funds for a year-long series or season of performances? Looking for support with ongoing operational costs of your arts organisation? Want to foster deeper relationships with major donors? A longer-term campaign could be for you. Read more > ow.ly/zl0350GnoOV

Two Australia-Singapore Digital Residencies are available through @AusCouncilArts for Australian artists, providing an opportunity for the recipient's to collaborate with their chosen Singaporean artist/group/host. Applications close 3 Nov. Find out more > ow.ly/l3mG50GnoYc

Trusts and Foundations often offer grants to artists and cultural organisations. However, many can only give to organisations with DGR and TCC status. Find out how the ACF can help in our 'Applying to Trusts and Foundations' resource. Read more > ow.ly/COs950GnoNt

Entries are now open for the 69th Sydney Film Festival! Submissions are open to features, documentaries and short films (under 40 minutes). Submit your entry via Film Freeway by 25 Feb 2022 > filmfreeway.com/SydneyFilmFest…

New Year, no fee on all ACF donations! 2022 is the time to fundraise and donate through the ACF. To support artists in their creative endeavours we've removed the service fee from all new donations to the ACF ensuring 100% of funds go directly to artists > ow.ly/fmMM50HF6M9

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Make a difference to artists and arts organisations by donating to a fundraising campaign on the ACF with 100% of funds going directly towards the artists' creative project or initiative. Browse over 100 projects and make a donation today > artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/projects

February News | This month we start the new year by celebrating the removal of the service fee from all new donations on the ACF and spotlighting new artists and organisations fundraising through the ACF for the first time! Read now > createsend.com/t/t-A82010DF58…

May News | This month we introduce our new ACF Officer Tracy, spotlight projects that are fundraising towards feature films and share information about EOFY fundraising campaigns. Read more > createsend.com/t/t-5CD56B657C…

The Paul Guest Prize is an award and exhibition held biennially that celebrates contemporary drawing. Open to all Australian artists, the Prize is a non-acquisitive cash award of $15,000. Applications close 20 May 2022 > bendigoregion.com.au/bendigo-art-ga…

Congratulations to ACF Alumni Alana Holmberg and Isabella Darcy who are exhibiting works in Australia’s largest photography event, PHOTO 2022, with exhibitions and events happening around Victoria until May 22 > photo.org.au/artists/

Meet Tracy, our new ACF Officer! Tracy is passionate about supporting independent artists having dedicated her career to fostering the arts. We are excited for her to share her wealth of knowledge, and witty sense of humour, with our ACF fundraisers > australianculturalfund.org.au/blog/meet-our-…

The Best Australian Yarn is calling on Australians everywhere to put pen to paper and take part in the world’s richest short story competition. Anyone over the age of 12 is encouraged to apply. Applications close 31 May 2022 > bestaustralianyarn.com.au

Theatre Works continues its ground-breaking Associate Artist Program in 2022 with ACF Alumni Fleur Murphy being one of the talented emerging artists chosen > theatreworks.org.au/associate-arti…

This month we focus on artists with projects fundraising towards feature films. With high production costs to produce, these projects have fundraising targets of between $50,000 and $200,000 and are already well on their way to reaching their goals > australianculturalfund.org.au/blog/may-proje…

Enhance your fundraising with up to $50,000 in matched funding. Your arts or cultural organisation could be eligible to take part in @CreativePships Plus1 program! Applications are now open. Find out more > creativepartnerships.gov.au/for-artists-an…

1 WEEK TO GO | Do you have questions about the Plus1 matched funding program? Head to Creative Partnerships Australia's website for all you need to apply, including FAQs, eligibility & guidelines. Applications close next week - 4 August, 5pm AEST. ow.ly/5BBA50JYIWX