The Ballarat Arts Foundation works to create and sustain a vibrant artistic community. We encourage and develop the aspirations and talents of emerging artists from all disciplines who have lived, worked or studied in Ballarat. To accomplish its purpose, the Foundation empowers community-based organisations and individuals to promote artistic expression and facilitate cultural exchange. We do this by providing seed funding, cultivating connections, mentoring, training and support.

GRANT ROUND - 2024 Program now closed

Our annual grant round provides monetary support for emerging artists across all genres who have lived, worked or studied in Ballarat. Congratulations to our 12 recipients: Elise Wright, Steph Wallace, Tabitha Rickard, Kyra Drummond, Fagyn Gwyther-McCuskey, Paula Maki, Lydia Kuelsen, Zion Lam, Rebecca George, Charlotte Chivers, Jessica Lara and Eva Justine Torkkola.