Northern Territory funding program continues to support emerging and established artists

Administered by the NT Department of People, Sport and Culture, Round 2 of the Arts Projects 2024-25 grants aims to support the creative ventures of emerging and established artists from across the Northern Territory.

The grants provide vital support for artists, arts workers, and arts organisations to develop, showcase and present their work.

The Arts Grants Program supports Territory artists in building their careers, expanding professional networks, growing audiences, and enriching communities through vibrant artistic projects.

Department of People, Sport and Culture Chief Executive, Samantha Livesley noted

“supporting the arts is key to enriching life in the Territory, enabling community cohesion, creating job opportunities, and preserving cultural expression across the NT.

“The Arts Grants Program enhances the visibility and accessibility of the arts, encourages community engagement and participation, and supports career pathways in the creative industries.”

Round 1 of the Arts Projects Grants saw $200,000 awarded to eight successful applicants – funding projects across literature, visual arts, crafts, design, dance, music and cross-artforms. Recipients included:

• Ifa Shiddiq, an emerging visual artist, was awarded $9,754 to develop Zest for Life, a debut comic anthology featuring 5 heartwarming short stories.

• Bulabula Arts Aboriginal Corporation, in collaboration with Black Cat Couture, was awarded $30,000 to develop a collection for the Country to Couture 2025 Indigenous Fashion Projects runway show, celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander textiles and design.

• GUTS Dance Central Australia was awarded $30,000 to deliver a professional development program in Alice Springs, focused on place-based, community-integrated practices and peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.

• Jilamara Arts and Crafts Association was awarded $27,000 to support artist Johnathon World Peace Bush in exhibiting Walking in Two Worlds at London’s prestigious Frieze 9 Cork Street International gallery in February 2025.

A full list of Round 1 grant recipients is available

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 5th March 2025. Applications will be assessed by a panel of arts peers with specialised expertise from the Arts NT Register of Peers.

For more information and to view the guidelines

Image. Credit: GUTS Dance Central Australia