Next Gen Arts

Any regionally-based organisation or individual artist offering activities for young people aged 12-18.

Eligible organisations may include community resource centres, local governments, youth centres, and arts organisations.

Individual practicing artists and arts educators from any discipline are also encouraged to apply. Schools may submit applications for non-curricular activities that take place outside of regular school hours.

All applicants must live in Regional WA. You can find out which region you live in here.

Got a creative project for young people aged 12-18? Next Gen Arts support youth-focused activities like:

• Art workshops & masterclasses
• School holiday programs
• After-school creative sessions
• Community events & productions

Your project can explore any artistic medium, including:

• Dance & Theatre
• Music & Spoken Word
• Visual Art & Photography
• Film & Animation
• Street Art & New Media
• Costume Design & Textiles

All projects must be inclusive and open to young people aged 12-18.

Funding can cover the following project expenses:

• Artist and/or artsworker fees
• Artist and/or artsworker travel costs
• Materials
• Venue and/or equipment hire (for individual applicants only)

All other costs for the project must be covered by the applicant. This grant can be used to supplement other funding sources supporting the project, but it must be directed to the eligible budget items outlined above.

What the funds cannot be used for:

• Venue/equipment hire (if you are an organisation)
• Insurance

When you have an idea of your arts project:

Step 1: Read the Next Gen Arts 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.

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

Step 4: Regional Arts WA will let you know if your application is successful in June and September each year.

• Next Gen Arts 2025 Guidelines
• Glossary of Common Terms used in Arts Funding
• Find out which region you live in (MAP)
• Sample Tax Invoice
• Logos and acknowledgements (for successful applicants)

View past Next Gen Arts recipients.