Opportunities and commissions

Photography by Carly Sare 

Keep an eye on this page for upcoming opportunities.

If you’re a musician, performer or stallholder interested in participating in our festivals or events, fill out our general expression of interest form here.

General Expression of Interest form.

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Council provides a host of opportunities for artists, musicians and performers across the year. Below are our current, upcoming and closed opportunities.

Check this page regularly as Council will post new opportunities throughout the year. Dates provided may change.

To stay up to date with the latest opportunities, subscribe to the Creative Communities e-newsletter. 

Current opportunities

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Upcoming opportunities

Keep an eye on this page to see when applications open.

ProgramOpensDetails
Arts GrantsMarch 2026Click here
Perfect MatchApril 2026Click here
Creative StudiosApril 2026 
Cultural ConnectionsJuly 2026Click here
Chrissie Cotter GalleryJuly 2026Click here
Newtown Art SeatAugust 2026Click here
Greenway Art PrizeSeptember 2026Click here

Closed opportunities

These have closed for now, but another round may open again in future.  

ProgramDetails
Beyond the Studio 2026Click here
Working Memory, Biennale of Sydney 2026 Click here
Lunar New YearClick here
Summer Hill SocialClick here
Bairro PortuguêsClick here
Dulwich Hill FestivalClick here
Marrickville Music FestivalClick here
Festival of BalmainClick here