AusArt Day 2026 registrations are now open: Register here
Registrations will close on Thursday 24 September.
AusArt Day Key Components
Micro-grants
Financial support to help artists and organisations create digital content and build their fundraising campaigns ahead of the day. Micro-grant applications have now closed, however, non-micro-grant applicants are elligible and encourage to participate in AusArt Day.
If you have applied for a micro-grant, you will still need to complete the open-access registration form.
Open-registrations
AusArt Day is open to Australian artists, collectives and arts organisations who want to come together to raise funds for their creative work, projects or ongoing activities on Thursday 22 October 2026.
Participation is open-access and does not involve a competitive assessment process.
To register, participants must meet the eligibility requirements below and commit to delivering a dedicated digital fundraising campaign as part of this national day of action.
- Particiants must confirm the following eligibility criteria (all mandatory):
- I am engaged in the promotion and presentation of arts and cultural activities
- I agree to adhere to the Protocols for using First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property in the Arts
- I will deliver a dedicated 12-hour digital fundraising campaign as part of the Creative Australia AusArt Day, on 22 October 2026
- I will report on the live results of my 12-hour fundraising campaign at scheduled times on the day as requested by Creative Australia
Registrations are now open - apply here.
Digital Toolkit
A suite of branded campaign materials provided to every registered participant. Use these ready-made assets/templates to promote your fundraiser across social media and beyond.
Dedicated professional development program
Free professional development sessions designed to help participants plan, build and deliver their campaigns with confidence — open to all registrants, whether or not they receive a micro-grant.
A dedicated advertorial and editorial campaign
A dedicated advertorial and editorial campaign supporting public promotions and audience reach.
AusArt Day - 22 October
A nation-wide, sector-wide fundraising campaign, to celebrate Australian creativity and its supporters.
Participant Gallery Page
A dedicated page showcasing every artist and organisation taking part, helping donors discover and connect with campaigns from across the country.
See 2025 AusArt Day participants gallery page here.
2026 AusArt Day participants gallery page will be available in October.
