Cultural support & funding
We want to see more artists, art and creativity in Sydney. Find low-cost studio space and grants to help you realise your project.
New grants program launching in July
We developed the new program based on feedback from past applicants. All current funding opportunities continue, and we’re adding new ones.
Sign up to our grants newsletter to be notified of upcoming info sessions and when the new grants go live.
Creative spaces
We provide low-cost creative spaces for people who work in the arts, culture and creative industries to produce, rehearse and develop work.
Check out our current programs that provide creative workspace.
Community support & funding
Accommodation grantsInvolves leasing community facilities and spaces at no charge or a reduced rate.Community support & funding
Short-term empty properties grantsWe offer short-term use of empty properties we own, for a limited time to eligible applicants.Cultural support & funding
Creative live and work spaces grantsWe offer creative studios and living spaces for people working in a creative field.
Spaces for short-term hire and taking classes
Hire a venue on a short-term basis to rehearse work, record music, run workshops or take classes like pottery, jewellery making and life drawing.
Cultural support & funding
Joynton Avenue Creative CentreCultural support & funding
Pine Street Creative Arts CentreCultural support & funding
Rehearsal space for students and school groupsCultural support & funding
City of Sydney Creative StudiosTalks, courses & workshops
Makerspace workshops and events in the Ideas Lab
Funding and other grants available
Cultural support & funding
Creative grantsSupports cultural and creative activity in our communities.Opportunities
Apply for a quick response grantOur quick response grants are open year-round, until funding runs out, supporting priority communities with urgent projects that improve access and reduce barriers.In progressOpportunities
Apply for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collaboration fundApplications are open year-round until the budget is exhausted.In progressOpportunities
Apply for venue hire supportOur venue hire support grants help community and cultural groups and organisations to access our indoor venues at reduced rates.In progressOpportunities
Apply for street banner hire supportApply for free or discounted street banner pole hire to promote your cultural event or community activity.In progress
Our art programs
We commission permanent and temporary works. These works bring laneways, plazas, parks and cultural precincts to life, making ordinary corners of our city more interesting and intriguing.
We also have a dedicated conservation program that ensures artworks remain vibrant for future generations.
Cultural support & funding
City Art lanewaysCultural support & funding
Eora Journey: Recognition in the public domainCultural support & funding
Public art conservation programCultural support & funding
Creative hoardings program
Training
Talks, courses & workshops
Creative Impact webinar series
