Calling all local artists, creatives, community groups and organisations!
If you're looking to bring your creative or cultural project to life, applications are open to apply for the 2025 Blacktown City Creative Arts Fund and receive up to $5,000!
Now in its 10th year, the Blacktown City Creative Arts Fund offers funding opportunities to local creatives and projects encouraging creative growth and professional artistic development in Blacktown.
Applicants are invited to submit creative ideas, initiatives and projects across mediums including performance, visual arts, music, digital art, podcasts, multimedia, dance, photography, professional development and more.
Past recipients have been able to expand their artistic practice, improve their skills and gain employment opportunities. One of the 2024 recipients, Mel.wav are a music trio from Rooty Hill who, with the help of the fund, were able to develop an EP that blends house rhythms with the rich tapestry of Western Sydney's cultural influences.
Learn more about the 2025 round and submit your application today!
Key Dates
Applications open: Tuesday 4 March 2025
Information session: Thursday 20 March at The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre, 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm
Applications close: Tuesday 1 April 2025, 11.59pm
Announcement of successful applicants: August 2025
