Funding opportunities
See below for upcoming opportunities for individuals, groups, arts companies and organisations.
| Fund | Open date | Close date |
|---|---|---|
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Development Fund R2 | 15/5/2026 | 2pm 29/6/2026 |
| Queensland Writers Fellowships | 25/5/2026 | 2pm 13/7/2026 |
| Queensland Major Commissioning Fund | 8/5/2026 | 2pm 20/7/2026 |
| Queensland Arts Project Fund R3 | 27/7/2026 | 2pm 7/9/2026 |
| Touring Queensland Fund R3 | 31/8/2026 | 2pm 12/10/2026 |
Explore our projects and initiatives
Queensland's Time to Shine: a 10-year strategy for arts and culture 2025-2035
Delivering a thriving creative sector, a vibrant statewide arts scene and unique cultural experiences.
Glasshouse Theatre
The Queensland Government invested in the delivery of a new theatre at the Queensland Cultural Centre, creating a fifth theatre for QPAC.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts
Supporting opportunities to sustain and grow ethical Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts industries.
Spaces
Arts Queensland supports and manages various state-owned arts and cultural infrastructure, including theatres, galleries and retail venues.
Image: Bulmba-ja, Cairns.
Latest news
22 May 2026
Cultural Tourism Fund recipients announced
Growing Queensland cultural festivals and events through new programming and marketing activities.
14 May 2026
Case study: Artists with disability make big splash with whale tale
Inclusive theatre company indelarts celebrates difference with interactive and accessible touring production, Wilbur the Optical Whale.
24 Apr 2026
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Development Fund (R1) recipients announced
Supporting new work from Queensland-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists.
Banner image: Thrive on Arts Collab., Toowoomba Concert Orchestra, funded through the Regional Community Arts Program. Credit: Toowoomba Concert Orchestra.