Regional Aboriginal Arts Development

Funding for projects that support the development of Aboriginal artists and the Aboriginal arts and cultural sector in regional Western Australia.

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For Aboriginal arts and cultural projects in regional and remote WA that align with one or more of the following objectives:

  • support the development of significant and large-scale works created and produced by Aboriginal artists in regional Western Australia
  • showcase the unique stories of Western Australia’s First Nations peoples and engage new and diverse audiences
  • support regional Aboriginal arts and cultural organisations to develop strategic, business, succession, sustainability, and/or governance plans
  • support audience development and economic diversification by strengthening Aboriginal arts and cultural organisations and industry
  • support long-term skills development goals for Aboriginal arts workers, artists and communities
  • enable employment opportunities and improve economic growth for regional Aboriginal artists, arts workers and communities.
Category Objectives Amount
Creative development For the development and production of new, large scale Aboriginal artworks in regional Western Australia. Grants of up to $150,000
Business development and capacity building To develop the capacity and sustainability of Aboriginal arts and cultural organisations and creative businesses in regional Western Australia. Grants of up to $50,000

Who can apply

Creative development

Applications are open to Western Australian based:

  • Aboriginal artists, producers, storytellers, performers, writers and arts and cultural organisations
  • organisations that work with Aboriginal artists, producers and arts organisations whose applications demonstrate:
    • evidence of significant Aboriginal involvement in the project, including concept planning, development of the work, decision making and management
    • partnerships underpinned by Aboriginal self-determination, and cultural and creative control, and articulated via an appropriate agreement, such as a memorandum of understanding.

The artist/s undertaking the work must be based in regional or remote Western Australia. Where a work draws on culture or stories local to a particular area, the application must demonstrate that the key personnel is representative of that area, or that appropriate consultation has occurred.

Business development and capacity building

Applications are open to Western Australian based:

  • Aboriginal arts and cultural organisations  
  • Other organisations may be eligible to apply if they are able to demonstrate direct benefit or partnership with regional Western Australian based Aboriginal arts and cultural organisations.

Funding rounds

Round Open Draft review Close Projects beginning after Notification Category
April 2024 9:00am 23 April 2024 4:00pm 16 May 2024 4:00pm 30 May 2024 1 September 2024 Approximately 12 weeks after round closing date
  • Creative development
  • Business development and capacity building
April 2025 9:00am 15 April 2025 4:00pm 8 May 2025 4:00pm 22 May 2025 1 September 2025 Approximately 12 weeks after round closing date
  • Creative development
  • Business development and capacity building

Funding overview

Funding closed

Who can apply

  • Aboriginal communities
  • Community organisations
  • Groups
  • Individuals
  • Regional organisations

Amount available

  • Creative development: Grants of up to $150,000
  • Business development and capacity building: Grants of up to $50,000

Guidelines

You must read the guidelines before submitting an application as they provide essential information.

Regional Aboriginal Arts Development Guidelines

Successful applications

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TRIM IDProgramFunding RoundCategoryDisciplineApplicantProject titlePostcodeDescriptionAmount AwardedApplication StatusGrant amount requestedApplication Received DateDecision DateYear
RACIP Business and Capacity Building - 2023 to 2027Community arts and cultural developmentWarmun Art Aboriginal CorporationWarmun Art Aboriginal Corporation Development and Capacity Building 2024-256743A project to develop organisational skills, systems, policies and planning documents to ensure Warmun Art, in East Kimberley, thrives well into the future.50,0002024-25
RACIP Business and Capacity Building - 2023 to 2027Cross-art formBaiyungu Aboriginal CorporationCultural Research, Sustainability Planning and Marketing for Jamba Nyinayi Festival6701A project supporting cultural research, strategic sustainability planning and marketing activities to ensure the Jamba Nyinayi Festival in Coral Bay is more economically sustainable.49,8902024-25
RACIP Creative Development - 2023 to 2027DanceMarrugeku IncResearch and First Creative Development of Marrugekus Major New Work6725A new major work for Marrugeku with support focused on a development lab in September 2024 and an early-stage creative development in April/May 2025, including public, community and professional work-in-progress showings.150,0002024-25
RACIP Creative Development - 2023 to 2027TheatreGoolarri Media Enterprises Pty LtdBecause We're Blak: a new Aboriginal Theatre Work in Broome6725A creative development of a new play by Nyul Nyul playwright Melody Dia, directed by Rachael Maza in partnership with ILBIJERRI Theatre Company, supported by Performing Lines WA. This funding will support the development stage, ensuring the work is ready for rehearsal and premier season in Broome in May 2026, and presentations in Derby and Fitzroy Crossing.149,6242024-25
RACIP Creative Development - 2023 to 2027Cross-art formJuluwarlu Group Aboriginal CorporationSharing the Burndud - Alice Guiness and Juluwarlu Art Group6718The development of a major new, multi-media body of work by senior Yindjibarndi artist and Elder Alice Guiness, co-commissioned by the Perth Festival. Guiness will create new 2D works, neon light installations, and an interactive digital artwork sharing the sacred Burndud stories, with contributions by young Juluwarlu Art Group artists and Elders.149,2882024-25
Page reviewed 08 January 2025