Types of assistance
Arts Tasmania offers funding programs to individuals and organisations.
Grants are a form of financial assistance for a defined project or program of activities. They are non-repayable provided that the project proceeds as approved. There are a range of grant opportunities available through Arts Tasmania at different times throughout the year.
Arts Tasmania also provides low-interest loans to individuals artists and organisations, including small museums and collections. Loans can provide assistance towards project activity, capital improvements, equipment purchases and arts and movable cultural heritage projects.
Guarantees against loss are available to organsiations for a wide range of professional arts events that may involve an element of financial risk relating to ticket income.
Programs for individuals
| Program | Opens | Closes | Notification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aboriginal Arts Fund | to be advised | ||
| Arts and Disability Program | 2 July 2013 | 2 September 2013 | November 2013 |
| Artsbridge | Any time | 1 April 2013 | 30 working days |
| Artsbridge Connect | Any time | 1 April 2013 | 30 working days |
| Assistance to Individuals | 1 May 2013 | 1 August 2013 | November 2013 |
| Dombrovskis Award | next offered in 2014 | ||
| Premier's Arts Partnership Fund | Year round | Per project | 40 working days |
| Residencies | 1 May 2013 | 1 August 2013 | November 2013 |
| Start-up grants: for young artists | 1 May 2013 | 1 August 2013 | November 2013 |
| Low-interest loans | Year round | any time | 30 working days |
| Vitra Fellowships | to be advised | ||
| 146 ArtStudios | 19 June 2013 | 22 July 2013 | August 2013 |
| 146 ArtSpace | 19 June 2013 | 22 July 2013 | August 2013 |
| 146 WallSpace | Year round | any time | 30 working days |
Programs for organisations
| Program | Opens | Closes | Notification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistance to Organisations | 15 February 2013 | 30 April 2013 | August 2013 |
| Lynne Stacpoole Caring for Your Collection Grant | 12 August 2013 | 14 October 2013 | December 2013 |
| Premier's Arts Partnership Fund | Year round | any time | 40 working days |
| Roving Curator Program | 4 March 2013 | 9 July 2013 | November 2013 |
| Small Museums and Collections Program | 4 March 2012 | 9 July 2013 | November 2013 |
| Low-interest Loans | Year round | any time | 30 working days |