Art Student & Emerging Artist Opportunities

Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great!

This section is useful for art students who in particular intending to receive help in the form of funding such as grants, scholarships or other financial opportunities. Most funding options listed will be within the Gold Coast area but can spread statewide. 

Click on image for a direct link to the appropriate funding websites. 

Mini Master Opportunity

This year the prestigious Hilliard Society for Miniature Art in England offers a new project 'Mini Masters'. Introduced to encourage children and young people to have a go at miniature painting. There are two age groups, 7 - 11 and 12 - 16, and they are invited to paint a portrait based on Holbein's famous work of Anne of Cleves (with the kind permission of Victoria and Albert Publications).

Navigate: Young Artist Development Program

For Gold Coast artists between the age of 18 and 30 years of age who wish to develop themselves as artist, creative or cultural worker. 10 young artists will undertake a nine-month program of support which includes group professional development activities and an up to $8000 grant towards an individual career activity.

Hilliard Society of Miniature Art

This year, Jenny Brooks of the prestigious Hilliard Society of Miniature Art  has organised a new project to coincide with the Annual Exhibition to encourage children and young people to have a go at a miniature painting. 

Regional Arts Development Fund

For Gold Coast artists, creative business or organisations. It is a good idea to contact Sam Creyton the RADF liaison officer to discuss your application prior to submission. Having been on the committee myself for a couple of years, I know that they are approachable and are willing to help.

Germinate Regional Arts Funds

For anyone with an idea to germinate. Application for up to $5000 is now available across three categories: Explore, connect and professional. Applications are accepted any time.

Robina Art Gallery Exhibition Space

The Robina Art Gallery is available to organisations, collective and community groups on the Gold Coast who wish to exhibit their artwork. If you are interested talk to you art school, art organisation or art group to organise an exhibition. Please note that the gallery is booked about a year in advance. 

Generate Program

This is a program specially designed to help artists tapping into the three year stage initiative that brings together artists, creatives and collectives to develop the GC2018 for the Olympic Games. With a global audience artist can reach new potentials. If you have a product that can be merchandised, this might be your time.

Nancy Fairfax Artist in Residency Studio

Applications are now open for residencies in 2018. The studio rental is usually $315 per week which under the funded residency will be forfeited twice a year thanks to Mr Tim Fairfax.