Support development of a new Australian play by Western Sydney playwright Lana Morgan, amplifying the voices and lived experiences of DV survivors.

About

Space Jump Theatre is a Gadigal/Sydney-based independent company dedicated to bringing exceptional, underproduced plays off the shelf and onto the stage. We champion Australian work by, about, and for women, amplify underrepresented voices, and create space for artists and audiences to experience stories that challenge, connect, and inspire.

Help us buy a giant gumball machine to support the Little Orange artist studio to make and sell limited edition artworks. 

About Little Orange studio for artists with disability: Campbelltown Arts Centre

Little Orange is a Campbelltown Arts Centre working studio for artists who identify as a person living with disability, d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing and/or Disabled Creatives.

Show your love for Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), your favourite Melbourne event.

About Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF)

MIFF supports emerging talent, and presents a world-class celebration of local and international cinema

Invest in the next generation of contemporary dance practitioners through studio time, seed funding, professional development and residency programs.

About

Chunky Move creates bold, experimental dance that pushes the boundaries of the form. Through major works, commissions, residencies, workshops and collaborations, we support artists to explore new ideas, materials and contexts, while expanding the visibility and influence of contemporary dance in everyday life.

Aqua Limina is a powerful collaboration of over 30 artists diving deep into how water shapes our culture and creativity. You can help amplify artistic voices, foster collaboration, and strengthen our creative ecosystem. Help inspire environmental consciousness, community dialogue, and action towards a more sustainable and flourishing future for South East Qld. 

Help Flinders Quartet launch the next generation of string quartet musicians and build FQ Sessions into Melbourne's home for string quartets.

About

For 26 years, Flinders Quartet has pushed the string quartet forward in Australia, commissioning new works, mentoring the next generation of musicians and composers, and touring regional and outer-metropolitan communities. The result is chamber music built to reach people regardless of geography, education, income, age or gender.

The 1812 Theatre will restore the presence of its Ferntree Gully façade with a spectacular illuminated, eight-metre-wide Art Deco-inspired marquee.

About

The 1812 Theatre is a vibrant community theatre in Upper Ferntree Gully, entertaining Melbourne audiences for more than 75 years. Presenting six major productions annually alongside youth theatre, workshops and community activities, 1812 provides an inclusive, welcoming space for volunteers, performers and audiences to experience and participate in live theatre.

Support the next wave of writers to tell the Australian stories that are not already being told.

The Wheeler Centre

The Wheeler Centre is Melbourne’s home for smart, passionate and entertaining public talks.
 

Arts Upper Hunter's grants program (CASP, Micro Grants) needs a bigger cash pool, so more of these local-led community events can happen in 2026.

About Arts Upper Hunter

Since 2003 Arts Upper Hunter has provided opportunities, advice, advocacy and grants to the people of the region.

Funds raised throughout AusArt Day 2026 will support the delivery of Dancenorth’s three key pillars: NewWorks + Touring; Artist Development; and our Community Experience offerings including classes, workshops,and experiences.

About

A major champion of the arts in North Queensland, Dancenorth Australia balances a dynamic regional presence with a commitment to creating globally celebrated contemporary dance. Dancenorth is an epicentre of cultural change, empowering and supporting a diverse range of independent dance artists, while alchemizing regional and minority communities through movement.

Nautanki Theatre is inviting supporters to help keep the stage alive by funding voices and narratives that need to be heard.

About Nautanki Theatre

Nautanki Theatre is at the vanguard of championing voices and creating contemporary theatre infused with South Asian content and aesthetics since 2012

Help our mobile letterpress studio reach Tamworth Country Music Festival 2027, printing gig posters live with emerging musicians.

About

Moveable Type Studio is a mobile letterpress printing studio that travels around regional communities of Australia offering hands-on workshops, public activations and professional development events.

We’re raising funds to deliver Making Tracks — a Training and Development program for emerging First Nations circus artists and arts workers.

About

Na Djinang Circus is a First Nations contemporary circus company creating a powerful voice for Blak Australian circus nationally and internationally. Through research, articulation and agitation, we bring Indigenous Cultural knowledge and contemporary circus together, making work that moves beyond the theatre into public spaces and communities, inseparable from the people and places it grows from.

Help Nexus Arts extend their grants program that supports First Nations & CALD artists in their creative practise & professional development.

About Nexus Arts

Nexus Arts fosters contemporary intercultural creative practices, engaging and developing both artists and audiences.

Victoria Park Centre for the Arts is growing our support and capacity-building for artists from all backgrounds and creative practices.

About

The Victoria Park Centre for the Arts is an arts organisation that hosts contemporary art exhibitions, and community and cultural projects. Running since 1994, our vision is to be a vibrant and energetic art centre, fostering a community that embraces the arts as part of daily life.

Help bring the Melbourne premiere of Schiller’s bloody, seductive political thriller Mary Stuart to the stage.

About

Thursday’s Child Theatre is a Melbourne-based theatre company founded by producer/performer Michaela Bedel and director Rachel Baring. Our critically acclaimed productions include Slut by Patricia Cornelius and Betrayal by Harold Pinter. We stage juicy texts with feminist voices at their heart. Our mission is to delight, ignite debate and spark hope.

Immersive Light and Art (ILA) is commissioning a landmark artwork and seeking support for concept development, leading to full commission and installation stages.

About Light Cultural Foundation / Immersive Light and Art

Light Cultural Foundation is the registered charity of ILA (Immersive Light and Art) - Adelaide's home for immersive arts and entertainment.

Help fund three months of Good Nights operations, building a stronger, more sustainable future for live music in regional WA.

About

Good Nights is an independent live music organisation bringing intimate, high-quality music experiences to regional Western Australia. Since 2015, Good Nights has connected hundreds of artists with audiences through unique shows in community halls, galleries, gardens, heritage buildings and unique spaces across WA.

A national online initiative connecting First Nations young people, mentors and dance educators through fundraising, cultural learning and creative engagement.

About

The ELLA Foundation is a First Nations-led arts organisation creating opportunities for young Indigenous people through dance, mentoring, scholarships and cultural leadership programs.

We are turning 30! Help us organise the best party of the year to celebrate writing, books and storytelling.

About

We are a community of writers and storytellers committed to developing and celebrating the diverse literary culture of the NT. We support, develop and showcase vibrant writing and storytelling in the Northern Territory – celebrating the unique contribution of NT stories and storytellers to Australia’s cultural identity.

Support the 2026 Canberra International Music Festival and bring to life inspiring, creative performance spaces across Canberra. 

About Canberra International Music Festival

Canberra International Music Festival is one of Australia's leading and most respected art music festivals.

ILA NextLAB empowers artists to experiment, develop skills and create ambitious new work at the intersection of art and emerging technology.

About

ILA is a South Australian not-for-profit arts organisation dedicated to advancing immersive creative practice. Through unique digital infrastructure, artist residencies, development opportunities and public programs, ILA supports artists to experiment, collaborate and create ambitious new work at the intersection of art, technology, performance and storytelling.

Support Melanie Lane’s 2026 program, including development of a major new work, The Lost Ones, and the presentation of new and existing works.

About Melanie Lane

Melanie Lane is one of Australia's leading choreographic voices. Her ambitious creations have been presented globally at major festivals and theatres.

A photographic and painted portrait series exploring LGBTQIA+ people, identities and lived experiences across Australia.

About

Karim Konrad is a Sydney-based visual artist and photographer working across photography, painting and mixed media. His work explores the body, movement and identity. He was a 2025 Head On Photo Awards Semi-Finalist and was selected for the City of Sydney’s 2026 Art & About Street Banner Gallery.

Help us grow our collection, support artists, develop new educational resources and make Australian art music accessible for everyone.

About

The Australian Music Centre (AMC) is a not-for-profit organisation supporting and amplifying Australian art music. With a comprehensive catalogue of music, recordings and resources alongside career support and artist opportunities, AMC ensures Australian creators and their music will be heard and celebrated for years to come.

Where cultures meet: exploring memory, heritage, and identity through art, weaving threads of belonging across communities.

About Ray Torres

Ray Torres is an Artist based in Brisbane, Australia. In his body of work, Torres skilfully navigates the intersections of his cultural heritage and sense of community, which have greatly influenced his vision and style.
 

Ensuring all young people across Darwin and surrounding regions can access the life-changing power and magic of the performing arts.

About AANT Centre

AANT Centre is the premier provider of year-round live entertainment in the NT, connecting audiences to remarkable experiences.

Light a spark for young people all around Australia by giving to Monkey Baa Theatre Company on 23 October and joining our Memory Makers.

About Monkey Baa Theatre Company

We are a national Australian theatre company that creates extraordinary theatre for young audiences.

Experience the magic. Make a difference. Join the exclusive AusArt Giving Day — Thursday October 2025 — make a vow of excellence on this day!

About Southern Cross Soloists

Southern Cross Soloists, Australia’s leading chamber ensemble, delivers dazzling programs, world-class artistry, and inspiring global collaborations.

Help bring Les Thomas’s third album 'I Remember Everything' to life — songs of solidarity, justice and memory need you.

About Les Thomas

Les Thomas is a Melbourne songwriter and storyteller whose award-winning songs of solidarity, justice and memory connect deeply with audiences.

This program supports valuable and accessible week-long residencies at Bundanon for artists with disability.

About Accessible Arts

Accessible Arts is the peak arts and disability organisation in NSW. 

Help us put instruments in children's hands and tutors in their schools, so no child misses out on music.

About

Band Together Foundation is a Parramatta-based charity making instrumental music education accessible to every child. We fund band programs, instruments, scholarships and specialist tutors for students who would otherwise miss out, building confident young musicians, and the audiences and performers of Australia's musical future.