Practice In Community
Investing in artists working in regional Australia
Regional Arts Australia is launching a transformative funding initiative with $2.4 million dollars in support from Minderoo Foundation. The program offers multi-year grants of $160,000 to support independent artists living and working in regional communities across Australia.
Practice in Community will deliver two funding rounds for independent artists working in Community Arts and Cultural Development (CACD) to co-create impactful projects within their regional community and help it thrive.
Expressions of Interest open in October for the initial funding round, where five artists will be selected to begin their projects in 2026, followed by a second round to create a cohort of six artists commencing in 2027.
Key Activity:
Regional Arts Australia will deliver two funding rounds for independent artists working in Community Arts and Cultural Development (CACD).
The multi-year grants provide:
- Financial support for artists
- Professional development through mentorship
- Mental health and wellbeing support
Who is it for:
We are looking for 11 exceptional community-engaged artists to work for two years within their community, focusing on a specific group.
- Cohort 1: 5 artists starting in 2026
- Cohort 2: 6 artists starting in 2027
We are seeking artists who:
- Have experience working with communities and creating impact through art
- Are open to sharing their creative process with community
- Are responsive, collaborative, and able to listen deeply
- Can co-create artistic outcomes that make a real difference in people’s lives