The latest investment of $13.72m will support ambitious work that connects communities and shares Australian stories. This includes funding from Music Australia, Writing Australia, First Nations Arts and the Visual Art, Craft and Design Partnership Framework.
Highlights include YIRRAMBOI First Nations Festival's Weelam Ngalut (Our Home), which will expand the Uncle Jack Charles Festival Hub into a more ambitious First Nations-led public arts precinct in Melbourne; and Holly Austin's Kite Choir: A Global Sky Symphony, a large-scale public artwork where hundreds of kites carry recordings of children's voices gathered across Australia and internationally.
Other highlights include Catapult Dance Choreographic Hub's Impact Festival in Lake Macquarie, creating a platform for independent dance artists and First Nations programming in regional NSW; and strong support for writing and poetry collections, including new works from Nam Le, John Kinsella and Jill Jones.
Acting CEO Tim Blackwell said:
"This investment supports projects led by First Nations artists, work created with and for young people, and programs that will reach audiences in communities, regions and on international stages.
"As well as supporting creative careers, this investment will connect people with the arts in many different settings, from local communities to national and international audiences."
Creative Australia's Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups and Arts Projects for Organisations programs are offered twice a year, with applications open now until 1 September 2026 at 3pm (AEST).
