TNA STUFF

The TNA office is relocating! We are saying goodbye to our office in Southbank, and moving into Trades Hall, right next door to Melbourne Fringe. We’ll be moving in in mid March. We have a bunch of office furniture we no longer need that is in good condition. Email info@tna.org.au for more information and to pick up—we’ll be giving them away on a first come, first serve basis.

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NATIONAL STUFF

10 Feb – Australia-Japan Foundation 50th Anniversary Grants
Between $30,000 and $200,000 for events that celebrate the Australia-Japan relationship. The event should foster collaboration and mutual understanding.

12 Feb – New Annual Festival MADE NEW EOIs (NSW)
Up to $40,000 for Newcastle artists to develop and present site-specific work. It should respond to a local site or tell a local story. 

13 Feb – PAC Australia Biennial Benchmarking Survey
Collects key data from performing arts centres on venue operations, employment conditions, and economic activity. Information from the survey is released in two reports: Venue Charges and Salaries Report (a member only resource), and the Economic Activity Report, available to the wider sector.

16 Feb – Department of Communities’ LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Grants Program (WA)
Up to $10,000 or $25,000 for projects that work with and for LGBTIQA+ people and communities.

16 Feb – Sydney Fringe: Made in Sydney and Fringe on the Rocks EOIs (NSW)
Made in Sydney is looking for NSW works that have already had a season and are looking to re-stage. Artists receive free venue hire, $4,000, and 70% box office. Fringe on the Rocks is looking for NSW artists to pitch site-specific takeovers at The Rocks. Artists receive free venue hire, 60%–70% of net box office revenue, and more.

19 Feb – FRRR In a Good Place Grants
Funding for small remote, rural and regional communities, particularly in farming communities. Projects should focus on strengthening mental health and social/emotional health and wellbeing.

20 Feb – Pitch New Works at ISPA’s 2026 Singapore Congress 
Present new projects to a global audience of performing arts professionals. The 2026 Singapore Congress is happening on 21 May. There is a non-refundable $50 USD registration fee.

22 Feb – Antipodes Theatre Winter Lab EOIs
Two-week intensive for artists to develop their live performance work. Artists receive $7,000 per project, space, travel and accommodation where needed, and more.

22 Feb – Celebrate Together Grants (SA) 
For multicultural organisations to host festivals and events to share their cultures. Up to $5,000 for small-scale events, up to $30,000 for large-scale events.

23 Feb – Creative Workplaces Survey
Creative Workplaces wants to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences of individuals working in the Australian creative industries. The survey covers pay and working conditions, safety at work, bullying and harassment, and more. It will take 40 minutes to complete.

28 Feb – Brisbane Airport Community Giving Fund (QLD)
Up to $10,000 for local projects that work to make Brisbane a better place. Projects should align with one of the categories: enquiring minds, diversity and inclusion, health and wellbeing, protecting our planet, or community sport.

3 March – Capacity Building for First Nations Organisations
Up to $60,000 for First Nations led small to medium arts orgs. Submit a proposal for one-off capacity building investment for the 2026 calendar year. 

3 March – Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups
Between $10,000 to $50,000 for arts activities by individuals and groups. Activities can be professional skills development, the creation of a new work, and more.

5 March – Arts NT Arts Projects Round 2 (NT)
Up to $30,000 to develop skills and present work. Up to $15,000 for emerging artists.

5 March–26 March – Theatre Green Book Australia (TGBA) Online Series 
Arts on Tour are holding a free online series on greening production-making processes. TGBA is an international framework that sets out common standards, tools, and guidance for making theatre productions more sustainable.

9 March – Dancenorth Artist Residency in the Tropics
Up to three-week residency for independent dance practitioners. Develop work in Tropical North Queensland. Artists receive $5,000 for flights, accommodation, and project expenses.

10 March – Next Level Creative Mentorship Program (NSW, SA, NT and ACT)
For artists with disability or who are d/Deaf from NSW, SA, NT and ACT. Artists receive $3,000 and mentorship with a leading performing arts organisation to develop a new project.

31 March – American Australian Association Arts Fund Grants
Up to $5,000 USD for emerging artists to pursue artistic development in the U.S. Funding can be used for travel, living, tuition, and related costs.

Arts on Tour Sector Development Initiatives
Arts on Tour have announced their Sector Development programs for 2026. NSW and ACT artists and producers can pitch work at the industry networking event. EOIs open this month.

Audition Hub
A new site that helps independent theatre companies find cast and crew. Actors and artists can check out the latest audition notices. Includes unpaid, paid and profit-share opportunities.

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VICTORIAN STUFF

Save VicHealth
VicHealth is under threat of closure. The independent agency for health promotion and disease prevention has been a big supporter of arts and culture, mental health and wellbeing; especially for young people, CaLD and vulnerable communities in Victoria. Under new plans, VicHealth will be absorbed into the Department of Health. Find out more and join the petition.

Melbourne FringeMakers Directory
Melbourne Fringe has a new public database. It lists independent artists, technicians, designers, producers, and performers that are open to project work.

21 Feb – Red Cactus Comedy Workshops
Schizy Inc is running free creative development comedy workshops. For people with lived experience of diverse/complex mental health. RSVP to heidi@schizy.org.

8 Feb – ​​hillsceneLIVE #12 Festival EOIs
Artists can develop and present work at hillsceneLIVE, a live art festival in the Dandenong Ranges. Artists receive production support, access to a venue, and a $250 stipend.

9 Feb – City of Melbourne Community Inclusion Grants
Between $1,000 and $20,000 for not-for-profit community orgs. Deliver projects that support diverse communities. Increase community connection, access and participation within the City of Melbourne.

9 Feb – Malthouse Theatre and Melbourne Theatre Company: 2025 Graduates General Auditions
The companies are holding joint General Auditions for 2025 graduates of Australian full-time bachelor’s degree courses majoring in performance. 2025 graduates can meet and share their work with the Artistic Teams of both theatre companies.

12 Feb – Workshops with Wit: Somatic Movement for Presence, Expression, and Regulation
Workshop on somatic movement. Reconnect with the body, deepen presence, and support nervous system regulation. Cost: pay what you can.

16 Feb – City of Greater Geelong Artists and Creatives Professional Development Grants
Up to $2,000 for artists in the City of Greater Geelong. Undertake professional development and skills development.

18 Feb – City of Darebin Intercultural Centre Nights Launch – First Peoples
A free evening of shared culture and music. Celebrating the First Peoples cultures of this land. Hosted by stand-up comedian Shiralee Hood.

19 Feb – Creative Victoria’s Multicultural Capacity Building Program
Between $10,000 and $400,000 for multicultural community orgs. For orgs to strengthen their capacity and continue to create positive change for communities. There are three different funding streams depending on the size of the org.

20 Feb – The Wheeler Centre Hot Desk Fellowships
$1,250 stipend and hot desking for emerging writers. There is an allocated spot for an emerging female or non-binary playwright.

20 Feb–27 March – Bloomshed Open Practice Workshops
Bloomshed are hosting a free workshop series for artists. Each session will explore Bloomshed’s approach to adapting texts for theatre and their process.  

27 Feb–27 March – Voice In My Hands: Thinking Ground Sessions
Voice in My Hands is running free weekly sessions for local artists and the community. Share knowledge, swap skills, and build shared understanding on civic and creative practice. At Theatre Works.

28 Feb – Merri-bek City Council Community Strengthening Grant
Up to $7,000 for projects that enhance the Merri-bek Community. Projects should help facilitate social inclusion and community participation, environmental sustainability, and more.

10 Mar – Hume City Council 2025/26 Arts Grants Program
Arts grants for local artists. Creative Activity Grants: Up to $3,000 for small-scale projects or professional development. Creative Project Grants: Up to $20,000 for larger-scale projects with significant public outcomes and matched funding requirements. 

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CYPA STUFF (Children, Young People and the Arts)

17 Feb – 2026 PYT Ensemble EOIs (Western Sydney)
For emerging artists and performers aged 18–28. Join a four-month program of training workshops for the stage. Sessions focus on improvisation, writing, performing and creating original work. Ensemble members receive priority consideration for recruitment across PYT Fairfield’s projects.

23 Feb – Next Gen Arts (Regional WA)
Up to $5,000 for regional artists to deliver arts activities for young people aged 12–18.

27 Feb – Theatre Royal Future Stages (TAS)
For Year 10–12 students who have a strong interest in the performing arts. Access productions and participate in discussions and workshops with sector professionals.

4 March – Victorian Youth Fest Grants (VIC)
Up to $2,000 to deliver events as part of Victorian Youth Fest. Showcase the achievements, talents and contributions of young Victorians aged 12–25.

16 March – Young and Emerging Artist Professional Development Program (TAS)
$8,000 grants for young artists and arts workers under 25 years old. Undertake creative and professional development activities. 

16 March – International Bursa Children and Youth Theatre Festival Callout 
For theatre companies working for children and young people to present at the festival in Türkiye in May. Accommodation, meals, and ground transport are provided.

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CAPT STUFF (Circus & Physical Theatre)

11 Feb – Circus Centre Melbourne and Flying Fruit Fly Circus Under Construction
For CaPT artists to develop new work at Circus Centre Melbourne or Flying Fruit Fly Circus in Albury. Artists receive $5,000, two weeks’ access to space and equipment, mentorship, and support for a work-in-progress showing. 

14 Feb – aFineLine and ROOKE’s ‘Balance with Jess and Kane’ Workshops (TAS)
Free workshops on tightwire for adults and tightwire for young people. Run by specialists Jessica McCrindle and Kane Petersen.

4 March – Gasworks Circus Showcase EOIs
For circus performers to develop acts for presentation. Showcase work in front of a live audience, with feedback from industry experts.

‘Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular’ Casting
Looking for specialty acts with theatrical experience in tumbling, hand to hand, straps, silk, hoops, banquine, hair hang, spinning cube, teeterboard, juggling, fire manipulation, cyr wheel and magic. Rehearsals begin in early April. Email CVs and links to info@gmg-productions.com.

Play On! Sports Vouchers (QLD)
Vouchers help pay for sport classes and activities for Queensland children aged 5–17. Vouchers can be used at many circus and dance schools. Orgs can register to be a participating provider.

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INDUSTRY GOSS

• As Ally Harvey has stepped down as Executive Producer/Deputy CEO at Lucy Guerin Inc, Brendan O’Connell will step in as Interim Executive Producer.
• Liquid Architecture has appointed Rohan Rebeiro and Ronen Jafari as its new Co-Directors.
• Ausdance Vic has announced a strategic remodelling of senior roles. Dr Katy McKeown has been appointed the organisation’s new Managing Director. Current Managing Director Deborah Prentice will transition into a new role as the Head of Partnerships and Projects.
• Krissie Scudds has stepped down as CEO of Penrith Performing & Visual Arts.
• Julian Dibley-Hall has been appointed the General Manager at La Mama.
• Northern Rivers Performing Arts (NORPA) have announced a few appointments: Jenni Lawis their new Company Administrator, Michael (Mikey) Richardson is their Production and Technical Lead. Heather Fairbairn has stepped down as NORPA’s Artistic Associate. NORPA also farewells Sheridyn Dalton, who previously held multiple roles.
• Noel Jordan joins Monkey Baa as their General Manager for a six-month period.
• Hannah Peake has been appointed Producer at Studio1.
• Melinda Hetzel is stepping down as Programming and Operations Team Lead at the Darebin Intercultural Centre to take up the role of Creative Manager at Satellite Foundation.
• At Corrugated Iron Youth Arts, Bethany White has been appointed Lead Circus Artist and Trainer and Courtney Green is the new Marketing and Workshop Coordinator.

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POSITIONS VACANT

Technical Manager, Araluen Cultural Precinct, NT Government (NT). Apply by 5 Feb.
Executive Producer and Co-CEO, Lucy Guerin Inc (VIC). Apply by 9 Feb.
Producer, Hayes Theatre Co (NSW). Apply by 9 Feb.
Committee Member (Voluntary), Wit Incorporated (VIC). Apply by 9 Feb.
Director, People & Culture, Arts Centre Melbourne (VIC). Apply by 11 Feb.
Senior Technician, Lighting, Arts Centre Melbourne (VIC). Apply by 12 Feb.
Marketing and Development Manager, Metro Arts (QLD). Apply by 12 Feb.
Artistic Director and Co-CEO, Spare Parts Puppet Theatre (WA). Apply by 13 Feb.

Head of Staging, Sydney Theatre Company (NSW). Apply by 15 Feb.
Marketing and Communications Freelancer, Lucy Guerin Inc (VIC). Apply by 15 Feb.
Senior Arts Programmer, Darebin City Council (VIC). Apply by 15 Feb.
Associate Producer, Norther Rivers Performing Arts (NORPA). Apply by 23 Feb.
Philanthropy Manager, Individual Giving, Bangarra Dance Theatre (NSW). Apply by 23 Feb.
Training Program Manager, Circus WA (WA). Apply by 23 Feb.
Marketing and Communications Manager, Circus WA (WA). Apply by 23 Feb.
Lecturer – Movement, The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WA). Apply by 1 March.