2026 information session for the National Regional Arts Fellowships Program - covering the program design, application process, and examples of past projects.

 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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This document will be updated as new questions come in. Please check this document before sending a question through to Regional Arts Australia.

APPLY NOW

Before beginning an application, please read the National Regional Arts Fellowship Guidelines: Word | PDF 

Apply via the online form. 

If you cannot access the online application form, we will accept applications in other formats. Please contact the Regional Arts Australia Grant Manager to discuss alternative submission formats.  

Download a copy of the application form: Word | PDF 

KEY DATES

Expressions of Interest open: 9:00am AEDT, Tuesday 17 March 2026
Information session recording available: 6:00pm AEDT, Tuesday 31 March 2026
Expressions of Interest close: 5:00pm AEST, Monday 13 April 2026
Fellowship delivery period: 1 September 2026 – 31 August 2027
 

Expressions of Interest to the 2026 National Regional Arts Fellowship Program are now open

The National Regional Arts Fellowship Program is a strategic project supported by the Regional Arts Fund and delivered by Regional Arts Australia. Fellowships provide guaranteed income for regional artists and arts workers to develop work, skills, networks, or research. In 2026, we are seeking Fellowship proposals with a focus on economic, cultural and/or environmental sustainability.