art worker artist grant
The Art Worker Artist Grant is a biennial grant to support artists whose livelihoods are connected to the production, handling, exhibition, care, movement, or stewardship of art.
The grant is intended to support the development of artistic work, in whatever form that may take. Funds may be used
for studio time, travel, healthcare, research, equipment, rest, materials, living expenses, childcare, or something else entirely.
There are no required outcomes and no required grant acquittal.
The grant is open to artists who support their practice by providing any form of labour in any area of the art industry,
including but not limited to museums, galleries, artist studios, collections, auction houses, art fairs, fabrication, framing and mountmaking workshops, conservation labs, art logistics and crating companies, and storage facilities.
For the 2026 edition, one recipient will receive a grant of $5,000 AUD.
Application requirements are intentionally minimal:
— a brief statement describing how the funds could support artistic development or production
—a link to your website, portfolio, social media, or other documentation of your work
The recipient will be selected by an independent jury, comprising Andria Hickey, Clynton Lowry and Paul Graham.
The Art Worker Artist Grant is overseen and funded by ARTIST ENGINEERING®
