Mount Barker District Council - Arts Grants Program 2026

The Mount Barker District Council Arts Grants Program provides project funding to support the creation of new works of high artistic merit within the Mount Barker District. It supports projects that contribute to the district’s economic, cultural, environmental, and social fabric and aims to strengthen professional arts practice and local engagement. Grants are awarded to professional artists, artist groups, emerging, mid-career and established artists, and arts organisations active in the district. Applicants may request funding for eligible project costs.

Project grant funding of up to $5,000 toward eligible project costs.

Open to professional artists and arts organisations active in the Mount Barker District, including individual professional artists, professional artist groups, emerging, mid-career and established artists; applicants must have an active ABN and current public liability insurance or commit to obtaining it, and provide letters confirming relevant project partnerships where applicable. Only one application per applicant is permitted.