Arts & culture funding

We offer funding for Gold Coast-based artists, arts organisations and creative practitioners working across all art forms and disciplines. We support professional and emerging artists and creative industries to develop excellent contemporary practice, creative collaborations and sustainable outcomes.

Arts Development Fund

The Arts Development Fund is a suite of grants that offers funding for the Gold Coast's creative community. The fund fosters professional pathways and skills development, contributing to our city's vibrant lifestyle.

The Arts Development Fund has 2 categories. In the Arts Project category, grants are available through Professional Development, Small Grants and Major Round funding streams. Arts Partnerships provides 4-year operational funding. The next round opens in 2028.

For details, visit our Arts Development Fund page.

Arts Development Fund Information Sessions

Book a one-on-one meeting with Senior Arts Officers to discuss eligibility, ask questions and kick start your application.

Twenty-minute meetings are available from 9am to midday at:

Elanora Library – Monday 9 February 2026

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Southport Library – Tuesday 10 February 2026

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Broadbeach Library – Wednesday 11 February 2026

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Arts Development Fund Committee

The Arts Development Fund Committee is a panel of up to 10 people who share their time and expertise to provide feedback and recommendations on applications submitted to the Arts Development Fund. Committee members have specialised art form knowledge and a local understanding of our arts and cultural ecology.

For details, visit our Arts Development Fund Committee page.