The Arts Fund Grants support emerging or early career artists pursuing or planning to pursue artistic development in the Australia to USA and USA to Australia direction.

These Grants will provide support of up to US$5,000 to artists in the fields of theatre, film, television, dance, music, visual arts, design, literature, photography and fashion.

Grants funds may be used toward travel, living, tuition and other costs associated with the artistic development abroad. Two rounds are open each year for application, of which both American and Australian Artists may apply.

What will be funded

• Merit based graduate academic programs;
• A selection-based internship with supporting documentation from the producing organization;
• A selection-based artist residency;
• A merit-based masterclass or workshop;
• Mentorship by an industry recognized professional of high standing;
• Master Practitioners providing Master classes and/or workshops to academic institutions, artistic organizations and/or groups of artists may also apply;
• Contributions towards the transfer of content created by Australian artists will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The proposal should include the potential benefit to members of the American Australian Association, with consideration for shared value propositions, such as complimentary tickets, and where available, invitations for members to attend previews and/or open rehearsals.

To be eligible to apply for an Arts Fund Grant in the Australia to USA direction or USA to Australia direction, applicants must:

• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident if applying for artistic development in the USA (dual citizens/residents are not eligible);
• Be an American citizen or permanent resident if applying for artistic development in Australia (dual citizens/residents are not eligible);
• Be undertaking or planning to undertake artistic development in Australia to USA direction or USA to Australia direction;
• Be an emerging or early career artist;
• Have a formal offer letter from the host body or accredited educational institution at the time of application.

• Phone: +1 212 338 6860 x201
• Email: scholarships@aaanyc.org