Apply now for NXT Gen ARTS Program (Australia)

Placements are expected to take place continuously over 400 hours. Full time, 3 month placements are preferred, though part time, 6 months placements are considered. Applicants are required to enter into a written placement plan with the host organisation to outline their expected outcomes for the program.

Funding Information 

• $13,000 per application. Available to Individuals aged 18- 25 at the time of application.
• $10,000 to the early career artist and $3,000 to the host organisation.

Grant Outcomes 

• Upskill: strengthen professional practice and leadership for Northern Territory artists and arts workers through the increase of skills, knowledge, networks and capacity
• Employ: employment of Northern Territory artists and arts workers

Placement Outcomes

• Managing yourself as a professional artist
  • Develop a professional resume and biography and professional social media profile
  • Understand and ensure cultural safety and manage health and wellbeing
• Arts management – the business of being an artist
  • Understand the Fair Work Act, workers’ rights and payment structures
  • Finances, budgeting and invoicing – draft and understand how to work to a budget
  • Apply, manage and acquit a grant, seek and apply for sponsorship support, and build philanthropic relationships
  • Develop a project plan as a basis for delivering any project
• Arts industry – participation and contribution to creative industries
  • Understand copyright, intellectual property, professional indemnity and insurances
  • Sign up to relevant industry bodies and stay informed
  • Take up networking opportunities as they arise to connect, collaborate and learn

Eligibility Criteria 

• Individuals aged 18-25 years at the time of application
• Applicants are required to enter into a written placement plan with the host organisation to outline their placement outcomes for the program. Host organisations can be one of the NT’s Arts Organisations or Strategic Venues or an alternative creative arts organisation. To discuss possible hosts, please contact Arts NT.
• The placement must be continuous. Placements should be completed as a 3-month full-time placement, however, if you have an opportunity to complete the program part-time over a longer period of no more than 6 months, this may be considered. Please ensure the placement equals 400 hours.
• Applicants cannot be a current employee of the host organisation. However, casual employment may be eligible if the placement differs considerably from the casual employment.

For more information, visit Department of Territory Families, Housing and Communities.