Applications open for ARTS FUND 2026.

Gold Coast based artists, collectives and organisations are invited to apply for support to bring their creative projects to life, with a total of $1.5million available in funding.

The EGC Arts Fund supports projects that demonstrate innovation and strong community engagement across all artforms and will be showcased across a number of Experience Gold Coast signature festivals and events including BLEACH*, Kids Take Over, Blues On Broadbeach, Groundwater and more.

The Arts Fund will focus on three Grant Categories will funding outcomes primarily for:

Gold Coast Stories - Development of new content by Gold Coast artists, companies, and community for presentation across EGC platforms, festivals, events, and stages; Create culturally significant work that’s uniquely Gold Coast. 

Gold Coast Creates - Attracting high calibre artists with strong connection to the Gold Coast back to the city to make work. Develop big, bold work for EGC stages; partnerships encouraged; and  

Gold Coast Presents - Presentation of readymade high quality local creative content.  

• Local Works – Theatre, dance, installations, digital projection 

• Local Music – Perform alongside headline acts (Teir 1 only)  

Expression of interest for the Experience Gold Coast will close 15 October 2025 midnight (AEST).