Expressions of interest are now open.
Applications are now open for the 2027 Minderoo Foundation Artist Fund, supporting mid-career Western Australian artists to pursue ambitious creative projects, take risks in their practice, and build sustainable careers in the arts.
Expressions of interest are now open!
Expressions of Interest are now open and close on 15 September 2026. For any questions, please contact arts@minderoo.org.
Supporting WA artists at a pivotal stage
The Minderoo Foundation Artist Fund supports mid-career artists at a critical point in their careers, empowering them to realise ambitious creative projects and build sustainable futures in WA.
Since launching in 2020, the Artist Fund has supported more than 60 mid-career artists to create new work, develop their practice, and contribute to the cultural life of the state.
From visual artists and musicians to writers, dancers and multidisciplinary practitioners, the Artist Fund supports artists working across all art forms. There are no restrictions on the type of project proposed.
For artist and designer Tim Meakins, one of the 2026 Artist Fund residency recipients, the six weeks at Forrest Hall provided the time to explore new ideas and resulted in 15 new works shown in an exhibition titled Laying Down and Looking Up.
- Tim Meakins
Writer, performer and storyteller Andrea Gibbs found similar value in the Artist Fund, using her grant to research and develop a new play exploring voluntary assisted dying. The funding enabled her to undertake extensive research, consult with experts, and test ideas before bringing the work to the page.
More than a grant
The opportunity doesn't end with the grant or residency itself.
Artists selected for the 2027 cohort will also be eligible for two major awards. The Georgia Malone Artist Prize awards $15,000 to an artist who demonstrates resilience, innovation and courage in delivering their Artist Fund project and in sustaining a creative career.
In addition, the judging panel will award the prestigious Minderoo Artist Award, a $50,000 prize presented to an artist whose work exemplifies outstanding artistic achievement, ambition and impact.
Whether you're developing a new body of work, exploring a bold creative idea or taking your practice in a new direction, the 2027 Minderoo Foundation Artist Fund provides the time, space and support to make it happen.
Expressions of interest are now open!
Expressions of Interest are now open and close on 15 September 2026. For any questions, please contact arts@minderoo.org.
