International Engagement
Key Facts or Pillars
Opportunity Highlights
SAC Gallery in Bangkok - Thailand
We received 23 eligible applications for the Debra Porch Award Residencies, closing date Tuesday 16 September 2025, for two residency places: one for an Australian artist in Bangkok, and the other for a Thai artist in Sydney.
From 19 December 2025, you can use see the recipients on the Debra Porch Award web page.
You can review the guidelines for the opportunity on our website.
HIAP: Helsinki International Artist Programme - Finland
We received 60 eligible applications to the HIAP: Helsinki International Artist Programme residency, closing date Tuesday 8 July 2025 for two residencies.
From Tuesday 16 September 2025, you can use our online grants database to see the list of funded applications.
You can review the guidelines for the opportunity on our website.
Acme London residency - United Kingdom
We received 60 eligible applications to the HIAP: Helsinki International Artist Programme residency, closing date Tuesday 8 July 2025 for two residencies.
From Tuesday 16 September 2025, you can use our online grants database to see the list of funded applications.
You can review the guidelines for the opportunity on our website.
Our team
Director, International: Zainab Syed
Manager, International: Ellen Dwyer
International Project Officer: Yousr Ben Salem
International Project Officer: Eliza Jung
International Project Officer: Asha Bee Abraham
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International Engagement Fund. This Fund supports Australian artists and creative workers to undertake reciprocal international exchange activities with confirmed international partners. Applications for the most recent round closed on 14 October, with notifications expected in December 2025.
Applications for international touring and presentation activity should be submitted through the Arts Projects categories.
We have developed targeted investment to support organisations receiving multiyear investment to tour and present internationally who cannot apply to Arts Projects. The first round supported activities commencing from 1 January 2025. More details on future rounds will be announced soon.
The International Travel Fund supports travel costs associated with Australian artists, creative workers and organisations participating in market development events or key gatherings overseas. Applications for the most recent round closed on Tuesday 11 November, with notifications expected by mid-January. The next rounds will close in April and August 2026.
