Copyright Agency Partnerships (CAP) is an annual series to support major commissions for mid-career and established visual artists in partnership with leading art galleries and cultural organisations around Australia.

From 2025 to 2028, the Copyright Agency will partner with the following galleries to create and present significant new opportunities for visual artists

• UNSW Galleries, Sydney. Heather B Swann: The Forests of Symbols 4 September - 22 November 2026
• Edith Cowan University Art Gallery, ECU Gallery, Perth (apply 2026/exhibit 2027)
• Gertrude Contemporary, Melbourne (apply 2027/exhibit 2028)

One visual artist or collective will be selected from a competitive application process to develop and present a major new commission for an exhibition from 12 February - 7 May 2027 at ECU Gallery and to undertake an aligned month-long residency in Perth.

The total value of this grant is $80,000, inclusive of artist fee and project funds towards the development and presentation of a new commission.

In addition, ECU in partnership with North Metropolitan TAFE will contribute in-kind support of up to $8,000 towards accommodation and access to studio facilities.

Who can apply?

• Mid-career and established contemporary artists are eligible to apply for this grant
• If applying as a group, all artists must identify as mid-career or established artists
• Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents
• Applicants must have acquitted any overdue Copyright Agency Cultural Fund grants.

• Email: culturalfund@copyright.com.au