The American Australian Association established its Arts Fund (formerly the Dame Joan Sutherland Fund) in 2002 to support American and Australian emerging or early career artists to study or undertake artistic development in each other’s countries respectively. With more than 612 scholars and alumni and over over US $1.9 million invested to date, the American Australian Association is committed to fostering artistic achievement in current and future generations by enabling talented artists to pursue their creative dreams overseas.
Arts Fund
Arts Fund
Arts Scholarships and Grants
The Arts Fund provides support to Australian, Aboriginal Australian, Torres Strait Islander, American and Native American emerging or early career artists undertaking or planning to undertake artistic development in the country of the other. These scholarships and grants support artists in the fields of theatre, film, television, dance, music, visual arts, design, literature, photography and fashion.
Scholarship and Grant Categories
Scholars and Alumni
We are proud to have built an alumni network of scholars’ eager to continue to deepen and strengthen the American-Australian relationship through cross-cultural exchange. Many have gone on to become notable and award winning figures in their fields – working in prestigious theatres, art galleries, museums and more.
Inquiries
To make inquiries about these scholarships please contact our Education Team at [email protected] | +1 212 338 6860 x 205.