Public Art for Conargo
Conargo Shire Council in partnership with South West Arts Inc. are seeking Expressions of Interest from artists to design & create a public artwork which will act as cladding on the existing public amenities block within Conargo Recreational Reserve. The artwork may take any form with two or three dimensional, free-standing, ‘cladding’ or more traditional ‘mural’ designs all acceptable for consideration for the final artwork.  
EOI’s due  Friday 28 October 2011
For further information please phone project co-ordinator Kim Biggs 0427 933 278

Breakthrough
The third round of the Breakthrough: Emerging Indigenous Contemporary Musicians Recording initiative is now open for applications.  Breakthrough will enable two promising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians or bands achieve increased audience exposure and further their careers in the music sector. Emerging Indigenous musicians and bands are invited to apply for up to $25,000 to produce a high quality recording of original tracks, suitable for broadcast and commercial release, assessed through a competitive process.  Successful recipients will also have an opportunity to apply for up to $10,000 in additional mentoring and promotional support.
Applications due  Friday 28 October 2011
For further information please visit www.arts.gov.au/breakthrough

Marrickville Artist in Residency Program 2012

The 2012 Marrickville Artist Residency Program is open for applications.  The Artist Residency Program provides month-long professional development opportunities for artists while promoting cultural understanding and development. Artist accommodation is located at the Petersham Town Hall Artist Residence.  Resident artists are expected to do their own work and to make a contribution to the cultural life of the Marrickville community.  The residence can accommodate up to 3 artists (all from the same application/ project) at a time.  The residency is open to regional, interstate and international applicants.
Applications due  Monday 31 October 2011
For further information please visit http://www.marrickville.nsw.gov.au/community/arts/opportunities.html

Albury Art Prize
The Albury Art Prize for 2012 is now open. It is one of New South Wales' oldest municipal art awards, awarded to a substantial number of renowned artists through its 64-year history. Entries are accepted from artists nationally working in any visual medium. In 2012, the prize offers a $20,000 residency. The winner of the prize will be announced on January 27 2012 at the opening of the exhibition of short-listed entrants.
Applications due Tuesday 1 November 2011
For further information please visit www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/alburyartprize

Arts NSW | Quick Response Grants

Quick Response project funding is available for professional individuals, groups and small- to medium-sized organisations who have received an unexpected invitation to participate in a recognised national or international arts and cultural event / activity. Up to $3000 is available for professional individuals, up to $10,000 for groups of professional individuals and partnerships, and up to $10,000 for small to medium sized organisations.
Applications due Monday 7 November 2011
For further information please visit http://www.arts.nsw.gov.au/index.php/funding-and-support/funding-for-projects/quick-response/

Indent Partnership Grant
The Indent Partnership Grant applications are now open for youth music events happening in NSW in 2012.
The grants are across two categories, the Grass Roots Grant and the Event Development Grant and fund music events run by young people for young people.  The grants program, has been specifically developed for young people to stage all-ages, drug and alcohol free music events across the state. The grants assist young people and emerging artists by offering support, advice, workshops and the resources required to get regular gigs happening in their local area.  The Grass Roots Grants are more specifically aimed at entry level events like band comps, open mic and local band nights and valued at $2,500. The Event Development Grants are for those who have successfully acquitted a Grass Roots Grant and are looking at expanding their event scope by engaging in the professional and local music industry, and applications are for $5,000.
Applications due Friday 11 November 2011.
For further information please visit  www.indent.net.au

National Association for the Visual Arts Grants

Janet Holmes à Court Artists' Grant
This grant provides assistance towards the costs of public presentation of visual arts, craft and design. Amounts available are: $500 for individuals and $1,000 for groups. For more information, take a look at the grant's webpage.
Applications due Tuesday 15 November 2011
NSW Artists' Grants
Please note, the ‘NSW Artists' Grant’ has replaced the ‘Marketing Grant for NSW Artists’ grant scheme. This grant has been initiated by NAVA to assist professional visual arts, craft and design practitioners in NSW to effectively produce, present and promote their work throughout NSW, interstate and overseas. It is offered in four quick response rounds with grants available to individuals for up to $1,250 ($1,375 inc GST) and to groups for up to $2,500 ($2,750 inc GST)..
Applications due Tuesday 15 November 2011
For further information please visit  www.visualarts.net.au

The Riverina First Community Fund
The Riverina First Community Fund is a philanthropic fund to be used to improve social, cultural and community services and facilities in Riverina communities.  Projects are not expected to have a telecommunications focus.  Funds can be used for capital works, as contributions to existing community initiatives, and as a financial contribution to assist and improve upon opportunities to access additional funds for community projects where a matching financial contribution is required. Grants are available up to $2000 for individual projects by a community or not for profit group .
Applications due Wednesday  30 November 2011. 
For further information please visit www.rdariverina.org.au

WetlandCare Australia 5th annual National Art and Photography Competition
The aim of the competition is to engage and build the capacity of local communities to protect, promote and restore our precious wetlands. This year sees the introduction of Open and Youth categories for Indigenous artists to complement the established categories in Art and Photography that are open to all Australian residents.
Entries due Friday 2 December  2011
For further information and Competition entry forms please visit  www.wetlandcare.com.au

Head On Photo Festival 2012

You are invited to participate in Sydney’s Head On Photo Festival 2012, 4 May – 3 June 2012. The festival aims to attract a wide range of excellent photography from Australia and overseas that speaks for itself, regardless of whether the photographer is well known or not. If you: are a photographer/photoartist wanting to exhibit (group or solo) during the festival; have scheduled a show and would like to be promoted through Head On Photo Festival; have a photomedia event you would like to run in conjunction with the festival; can recommend a space for exhibition - galleries, cafes, restaurants, outdoor venue. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee.
For further information and application form please email  submissions@headon.com.au

Swan Hill Print & Drawing Acquisitive Awards 2012
Entries are now open for the Swan Hill Print & Drawing Acquisitive Awards valued at $14,000.  The mission of the awards is to promote excellence in Australian prints and drawings; present an exhibition of contemporary prints & drawings, and continue to build a high quality collection for Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery.  One print and one drawing may be submitted for consideration.
For further information and Competition entry forms please phone Swan Hill Art Gallery 03 5036 2430

Community Relations Commission – Sponsorship Grants
Sponsorship grants are for special events such as festivals and major cultural events.  The grants are to provide public support for an event or an occasion by the NSW Government through the Community Relations commission.  Examples of projects are – the hosting of seminars and conferences, multicultural and inter-community forums, local festivals and events and teaching craft skills to target groups from a cultural diverse background.
For further information please visit   www.crc.nsw.gov.au/services/grants/sponsorships_grants

The Long Paddock Cobb Highway Touring Route, located in south western NSW, is seeking artists to commission for four sculptures along the touring route. The artworks will pay tribute to the timber industry in the region and will be installed in July 2012. This is an amazing opportunity to be involved with the world’s largest open air gallery. The works, although produced by individual artists will be marketed as an entire collection, adding to the success of the original seven artworks. The sculptures will be seen by approximately 100 000 visitors each year across the length of the Long Paddock – Cobb Highway Touring Route.

Applications due Friday 28 October 2011.
For further information please visit  www.thelongpaddock.com.au