Aboriginal Arts Program
Arts Tasmania's Aboriginal Arts Program supports arts activities by Aboriginal artists and organisations that stimulate contemporary, traditional and non-traditional Aboriginal art forms and practice.
This program is focused on providing opportunities for professional development through mentorships, fellowships and activities that demonstrate strong developmental content.
The March 2021 round includes $10 000 to support young artists or activities focused on working with young people (aged 0 to 25 years and under).
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Applications are submitted through the online application system SmartyGrants. Applicants will need to register or log in to SmartyGrants before starting their application.
Key dates
Opens: 5 February 2021
Closes: 22 March 2021
Notification will occur within ten weeks of the closing date.
For activities commencing after 11 June 2021.
- Eligibility
- Aboriginal artists,
- recognised Aboriginal organisations that are legally constituted;
- organisations applying for support towards an Aboriginal specific project.
- Assessment criteria
- quality
- planning
- benefit
- How do I apply?
Eligibility
This program supports:
If you are unsure about your eligibility, more information is available at: https://www.communities.tas.gov.au/csr/oaa/eligibility_policy
Applicants must also meet Arts Tasmania’s general eligibility requirements
Assessment criteria
Applications will be peer assessed by a panel comprising of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Applications will be assessed against the criteria of:
For more information, please visit criteria.
How do I apply?
Your application must be completed online before 11:59 pm on the closing date.
Please contact Arts Tasmania before the closing date if you are unable to submit electronically.
Material received after the closing date will not be considered.
Help with your application
You can discuss your application with a member of Arts Tasmania’s grants team before the closing date.
Contact the grants team on 03 6165 6666 or grants@arts.tas.gov.au
Other information
Sign up for Arts Tasmania’s newsletter for funding and program announcements.
View all programs and key dates.
Eligibility
This program supports:
- Aboriginal artists,
- recognised Aboriginal organisations that are legally constituted;
- organisations applying for support towards an Aboriginal specific project.
If you are unsure about your eligibility, more information is available at: https://www.communities.tas.gov.au/csr/oaa/eligibility_policy
Applicants must also meet Arts Tasmania’s general eligibility requirements
Assessment criteria
Applications will be peer assessed by a panel comprising of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Applications will be assessed against the criteria of:
- quality
- planning
- benefit
For more information, please visit criteria.
How do I apply?
Your application must be completed online before 11:59 pm on the closing date.
Please contact Arts Tasmania before the closing date if you are unable to submit electronically.
Material received after the closing date will not be considered.
Help with your application
You can discuss your application with a member of Arts Tasmania’s grants team before the closing date.
Contact the grants team on 03 6165 6666 or grants@arts.tas.gov.au
Other information
Sign up for Arts Tasmania’s newsletter for funding and program announcements.
View all programs and key dates.
Eligibility
Eligibility
This program supports:
- Aboriginal artists,
- recognised Aboriginal organisations that are legally constituted;
- organisations applying for support towards an Aboriginal specific project.
If you are unsure about your eligibility, more information is available at: https://www.communities.tas.gov.au/csr/oaa/eligibility_policy
Applicants must also meet Arts Tasmania’s general eligibility requirements
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
Applications will be peer assessed by a panel comprising of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
Applications will be assessed against the criteria of:
- quality
- planning
- benefit
For more information, please visit criteria.
How do I apply?
How do I apply?
Your application must be completed online before 11:59 pm on the closing date.
Please contact Arts Tasmania before the closing date if you are unable to submit electronically.
Material received after the closing date will not be considered.
Help with your application
You can discuss your application with a member of Arts Tasmania’s grants team before the closing date.
Contact the grants team on 03 6165 6666 or grants@arts.tas.gov.au
Other information
Sign up for Arts Tasmania’s newsletter for funding and program announcements.
View all programs and key dates.