A practical database-style hub for finding council art prizes, grants, public art EOIs, youth programs and local cultural venues.
Australian council art information is fragmented. This page brings together local government art opportunity pathways so artists, teachers, galleries and community groups know where to start.
| Council | State | Opportunity notes | Art prize | Grants | Public art | Official |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Sydney | NSW | Creative grants, public art, libraries, community events | Yes / check official | Yes / check official | Yes / check official | Official |
| Woollahra Council | NSW | Small Sculpture Prize, Woollahra Gallery, cultural programs | Yes | Check official | Public art/cultural programs | Official |
| Waverley Council | NSW | Waverley Art Prize, Bondi-area arts, cultural programs | Yes | Check official | Check official | Official |
| Randwick Council | NSW | Women’s art prize, local culture, community arts | Yes | Check official | Check official | Official |
| Inner West Council | NSW | Creative grants, public art, studios, community culture | Check official | Yes / check official | Yes / check official | Official |
| Mosman Council | NSW | Mosman Art Prize, Youth Art Prize, Mosman Art Gallery | Yes | Check official | Check official | Official |
| North Sydney Council | NSW | North Sydney Art Prize, public art and local culture | Yes | Check official | Check official | Official |
| Blacktown City Council | NSW | Blacktown arts, prizes, western Sydney programs | Yes / check official | Check official | Check official | Official |
| City of Parramatta | NSW | Western Sydney cultural programs and public art | Check official | Yes / check official | Yes / check official | Official |
| Bayside Council | NSW | Local arts, youth/community programs, cultural grants | Check official | Check official | Check official | Official |
| Darebin Council | VIC | Darebin Art Prize and creative programs | Yes | Check official | Check official | Official |
| Yarra City Council | VIC | Inner Melbourne arts, creative grants, venues | Check official | Yes / check official | Yes / check official | Official |
| Boroondara Council | VIC | Arts prizes, youth opportunities, local exhibitions | Yes / check official | Check official | Check official | Official |
| Merri-bek Council | VIC | Creative grants, local arts, public art, community programs | Check official | Yes / check official | Check official | Official |
| Brisbane City Council | QLD | Creative communities, public art, local grants | Check official | Yes / check official | Yes / check official | Official |
| City of Gold Coast | QLD | HOTA, public art, creative programs, cultural events | Check official | Check official | Yes / check official | Official |
| Sunshine Coast Council | QLD | Regional gallery, public art, cultural development | Check official | Check official | Check official | Official |
| City of Perth | WA | Arts, culture, events, public art, creative placemaking | Check official | Check official | Yes / check official | Official |
| City of Adelaide | SA | Cultural programs, public art, festivals and grants | Check official | Check official | Yes / check official | Official |
Schools, councils, galleries, newsletters and community groups are welcome to reference this public resource when it is useful to their audience.
Artsoz is designed to be a practical directory for artists, collectors, students, galleries and art lovers. Send useful art prizes, open calls, galleries, local council resources or learning links.