Parramatta Artists Studios Creative Fellowship
The 2026 Cultural Grants round - Parramatta Artists Studios Creative Fellowship will open on Tuesday, 27 January 2026 at 6:00 am and close on Tuesday, 10 March 2026 at 11:59pm.
The City of Parramatta Artists Studios Creative Fellowship Fund is thrilled to support the creation of new work and the professional growth of Parramatta’s talented artists and creative workers. Each year, one exceptional artist is awarded this unique opportunity.
Presented as part of the Parramatta Artists Studios initiative by the City of Parramatta Council, this Fellowship is open to creatives across all art forms, including music, sculpture, dance, painting, writing/literature, theatre, design, film/video and digital media.
Ready to take your artistry to the next level? Check out our guidelines for the definition of Professional Artist and Creative Worker, and apply for your chance to shine!
Grant Information Sessions
During the open grant period, the City of Parramatta Council will host information session(s) designed to assist Artists and Creative Workers that are interested in applying. The session(s) will provide key insights into the application process, ensuring you have the tools and knowledge needed for a successful submission. Please register using the link below.
In Person
Tuesday 24 Feb 2026, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Online
Thursday 26 Feb 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Category objectives
The objectives of the Fellowship are:
Objective 1: Provide an opportunity for a professional artist or creative worker at a transformative stage of their career to develop their practice in the Parramatta region
Objective 2: Facilitate connection to the local community and/or explore the identity of Parramatta through the development and presentation of new works and/or ideas
Objective 3: Foster research and experimentation, and contribute to the development of Western Sydney's dynamic arts ecology
Available funding
| Total Funding Pool |
Funding Cap |
| $20,000 |
ONE Fellowship Awarded |
Program timelines
This program is open once a year. For our 2026 round, all projects must start after July 1, 2026. Successful recipients in this category are required to:
- Complete their projects within 12 months of funding.
- Submit a progress report within 6 months of commencement of project.
- Submit a final acquittal report due date 30th July 2026 (following year)
Failure to acquit the grant will affect any future funding requests.
How to Apply
All applications for funding grants are completed online through SmartyGrants.
You only need to register once. If you previously applied via SmartyGrants you can use your existing password and login. View the Community Grants Guidelines(PDF, 10MB) .
Apply now
Contact us
For enquiries regarding the Parramatta Artists Studios Creative Fellowship, please contact JD Reforma at jreforma@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.
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If you need any further information, please feel free to contact our Community Grants Officer at grants@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.