ACT Natimuk’s Creative Lab First Nation Artist/s’ Project is an arts development opportunity available to First Nations artist/s or arts collectives working in any artform – visual, performing, sound, installation, screen etc.
The aims of the Creative Lab Program are:
- To encourage artists to connect with Natimuk and work as part of Natiumuk’s small but vibrant arts community
- To create/seed work for NatiFrinj Biennale
- To create/seed work that may be suitable for inclusion in our Creative Services program
- To help with the sustainability of maintaining a regional arts practice
- To encourage artistic exploration
- To encourage diversity of artistic expression
The Creative Lab First Nations Artist/s’ Project is intended to provide First Nations artist/s some creative exploration time on an idea, which will ideally seed a project with a showing/outcome for NatiFrinj 2027.
There is one Creative Lab First Nations Artist/s’ Project opportunity in 2026/27. The successful applicant/s will receive:
- a $5000 grant
- some support to build/make connections in Natimuk
- some support to access venues/spaces
- some support to access limited technical resources
Successful applicants will be required to :
- Provide some images/video/text documentation of their exploration
- Present a ‘work-in-progress’ outcome during Nati Frinj 2027
- Arrange their own travel and accommodation
- Provide proof of appropriate Public Liability Insurance (PLI) (some of the grant can be used to acquire this and we can help with this process)
- Hold a current Working With Children Check
To apply for this unique opportunity submit the following online application form:
Applications Open: July 20, 2026
Applications Close: September 18, 2026
Notification: On or before October 23, 2026
Creative lab during the period: Nov 2, 2026 – Oct 28, 2027
Outcome/showing during NatiFrinj: Oct 29 – Oct 31, 2027