More than ever, it’s important to support our artists, creatives and cultural workers so we’ve curated a handy list of resources, funding and support to keep you up to date.
Grant opportunities
Arts & Creativity Grants
As part of our response to support our arts community, our Arts & Creativity grants were extended to 30 June 2020, with delivery dates for projects funded in the 2020/2021 program extending to 31 December 2021. We encouraged applicants to consider alternative ways they can deliver their projects rather than face-to-face. Applications are now closed.
Assistance for creatives during COVID-19
Support for Australian-based artists during COVID-19
Arts Law - FAQs for artists affected by COVID-19
Australia Council: COVID-19 Resources, Research and Assistance
Australia Council Facebook Group
Australian Arts Amidst COVID-19
Arts and Creative Industry - Digital support
Create NSW - State and Federal Government support in response to COVID-19
Opportunities and income
Australia Council $5 million Support Package
Centre for Projection Art – opportunities
Create NSW - small-medium arts organisations support grants
History Council of NSW - awards and prizes
How to apply for the Centrelink coronavirus supplement as a sole trader
Connect and create
ACCA Open – Digital Commissions
Creative Connections – Webinar Series
Facebook groups for connecting arts practitioners:
- Art in the Pandemic
- Immunity of the Arts
- Arts Tasker – work, skill, and community sharing during COVID-19
- 107 Projects – community arts organisation
- Online Paint and Sip Class
Information and Cultural Exchange ICE - Quarantine Diaries
Online Courses for Arts Workers
Performing Lines – COVID-19 Edition
Creative Capital Resources – arts resources during COVID-19
Brand X – online opportunities
Local artist Heidi Lee provides art classes online for people on the NDIS
Art Est Art School and Gallery – online art classes for children and adults
Artist Richard Briggs - drawings to colour in
Quarantine Art Club - Carson Ellis
List of Live Concerts - watch/listen
Engaging local communities
Museums and Galleries NSW – places to engage during social distancing
Biennale of Sydney – online
Sydney Opera House – online
ACMI – online
MCA Virtual - online
Sydney Theatre Company – online
23 Arts Works - online
Art and environment
Life Under Lockdown – Mapping Project
Literature
The Big Read – Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Tips for Going Digital - emerging writers festival
Theatre and dance
The Space – culture to your couch
Creative Kids Online
Online creative lessons, activities and workshops, through the Service NSW Creative Kids Program.
Check out these local registered online providers on the Northern Beaches.
