The new ArtStart grant program from the Australia Council for the Arts provides financial assistance to recent creative arts graduates who are committed to establishing a career as a professional artist.

Graduates who plan to earn income or gain employment as a professional artist in the visual arts, hybrid and media arts, performing arts, literature or in community arts and cultural development may apply via the online application process.

Up to $10,000 is provided to fund services, resources, skills development and equipment that help graduate artists build an income-generating career in the arts practice they have studied.