Midsumma Visual Arts AwardThe Midsumma Visual Arts Award is open nationwide to queer artists working in any medium, with a major prize of $6,000. Grants and fundingCreative Futures FundThe aim of the Creative Futures Fund is to invest in the creation and sharing of Australian stories through exceptional creative projects across all artforms that can clearly demonstrate ambition, audience reach and impact. CalloutsBus Projects 2026 Open Call (Vic)Bus Projects invites artists, curators, collectives and creatives to submit proposals for its 2026 artistic program. A total of $150,000 in funding will support an expanded range of host organisations from the Arts, screen industry, music industry, First Nations-led organisations and the creative industries. The inaugural ceremony will take place in April 2026, spotlighting the extraordinary contributions of First Nations and culturally diverse creatives and leaders across the arts, screen, and media sectors.