The Young People and the Arts funding programs are designed to support artistic activity, for, with and by young people aged 26 and under, excluding film, TV and radio. Applications for funding are assessed by a panel of young artists and arts workers.

The Young People and the Arts Program has three rounds per year. The next deadline is Friday 25 September 2009 for activity starting after 1 January 2010.

Are you 26 and under and want to explore new ideas, develop skills, work with a mentor, create new work or reinterpret someone else’s? The Development category may be for you.
Interested getting your work out there through marketing and export initiatives or showcasing your work at festivals, trade fairs, exhibitions and more? Check out the Distribution category.

Head to www.dca.wa.gov.au and download the 2009 Arts Grants Handbook. Read it. Then call a Young People and the Arts Project Officer to sound out your idea on (08) 9224 7300 or toll free on 1800 199 090, or youngpeople@dca.wa.gov.au.