Next Level Fellowships

• Independent artist, arts worker, cultural worker, producer
• Aged between 18-26, by the closing date of the application
• Based in regional WA* for at least 12 months prior to application
• Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) registered in regional WA** 

Clarification on “regional” can be found here and if you would like to check your ABN status click here. If you have said yes to all of the above criteria, you can apply for the Next Level Fellowships.  

Regional Arts WA is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from those who are First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, LGBTQIA+ and people with disability. 

You can apply for a range of different activities!  All art forms are eligible, including (but not limited to) visual arts, theatre, dance, writing, music, film, new media and cultural projects. Some examples of activities are: 

• Collaborations 
• Creation of new works 
• Skills development 
• Research 
• Experimentation 
• Professional development, mentoring and training 
• Presentation, promotion and marketing 
• Residencies. 

Travel 

You can travel within WA, nationally and overseas during the project. 

Mentorships 

To get the most out of your experience, you are encouraged to consider including a mentoring component in your project. Regional Arts WA can help you identify suitable mentors; contact us for more information. 

Equipment purchases (up to $1,000 per item) 

The intention of this fund is not to support the purchase of equipment but you may apply for this if it is more financially viable to purchase rather than rent equipment. 

Group Applicants 

We recognise that some artists prefer to create collectively, so for the first time, the Next Level Fellowship is available not only to individuals, but also to small groups (1-3 people) that regularly create together and intend to keep working together. For example, you might be a music band, or a writer/illustrator team. 

Step 1: Read the Next Level Fellowship Guidelines located on the Key Details Panel and Useful Links and Downloads below.

Step 2: Contact our investment team to discuss your project. You can either:

• Email us at investment@regionalarts.org.au, or
• Phone on 08 9200 4213 or 1800 811 883 (regional freecall), or
• Book an online meeting.

Step 3: Submit your application through the Apply Now link below (available when the round is open).

Need help with this bit? Check out the SmartyGrants Help Guide or FAQs.

Step 4: Regional Arts WA will contact you following the closing date to notify you of the outcome.

• Next Level Fellowship Guidelines [PDF]
• Glossary of Common Terms used in Arts Funding
• Look up your Region [Map]
• Application & Resource Guide
• Sample Tax Invoice
• Artist Biography Template
• Logos and acknowledgements (for successful applicants)

View past Next Level Fellowship recipients.