Arts and Cultural Grants
$310,282
funding allocated in 22/23
101
creative projects supported 22/23
2,032
creatives involved 22/23
857,691
attendances 22/23
The Arts and Cultural Grants Program provides funding to artists, community groups and arts organisations to present creative arts and cultural projects that activate the city and amplify Adelaide’s status as a UNESCO City of Music.
These grants support professional development and presentation opportunities for Adelaide’s creative workforce, enabling a diverse year-round program of arts and cultural experiences that attract visitors and connect the community to the city.
Purpose
The Arts and Cultural Grants deliver on the City of Adelaide’s Cultural Strategy by fostering and strengthening Adelaide’s:
- Unique and renowned cultural identity
- Robust and sustainable cultural economy
- Engaged and connected cultural community
- Leadership as a cultural incubator
- Authentic vibrant and diverse cultural experience
Priority Areas
| Funding Priorities | Expected Outcomes |
| Celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures in the city | A city where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are strongly represented, offering unique and meaningful experiences |
| Arts and Cultural Programs and Events | A city with a vibrant calendar of arts and cultural offerings and experiences |
| Live Music | A global UNESCO City of Music activated through music in venues, places, and spaces |
| Artistic Development | A city where artists create work and grow their careers through collaborations and development opportunities with City of Adelaide based cultural organisations and businesses |
| Public Art | A vibrant and safe city that reflects Adelaide’s unique identity, its peoples, and their stories |
| Marketing and Promotions | A city where visitors and residents are aware of and participate in a diversity of arts and cultural offerings and activities |
Please read the City of Adelaide Arts and Cultural Grants Program Guidelines 2023/24 prior to applying.
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HEADER IMAGE CREDIT: KUMA KAARU PERFORMING AT THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN MUSIC AWARDS 2021 PRESENTED BY MUSIC SA AND SUPPORTED BY CITY OF ADELAIDE. PHOTOGRAPHER: SAMUEL GRAVES.