Creative opportunities

Council offers opportunities throughout the year for artists, organisations and groups to apply for funding, develop their creative practice, have their say and present work in Hobsons Bay.

Applications for creative opportunities open at different times throughout the year.

Applications for Woods Street Youth Art Prize, Soundstep Studios and Airtime are currently open. Submissions close on 12 June 2026.

Woods Street Youth Art Prize

The Woods Street Youth Art Prize showcases the artistic talent of young artists aged 14 to 25 from Melbourne’s western region.

Midsumma Westside 2027: Expressions of Interest

Apply now to be part of our program for Australia's premier queer arts and cultural festival.

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For further information please contact arts@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au.