Arts and Culture- NXT Gen ARTS (NGA) 2026-27

Overview The NXT Gen ARTS (NGA) category, administered by Arts NT within the Department of People, Sport and Culture (NT), supports structured career development for early career artists aged 18 to 25 through a work experience placement with a host NT arts organisation or approved creative industries business. Objectives The program aims to provide hands on experience in the creative industries and strengthen employment pathways for young people in the NT arts and culture sector. Funding Up to $13,000 per application, per financial year ($10,000 for the early career artist and $3,000 for the host organisation) Available to individuals aged 18 to 25 Eligibility Funding is available to individuals aged 18 to 25 The work experience placement must be a structured work experience and career development opportunity that is additional to the host organisation's existing staffing structure and not an allocation against an existing position, vacancy, or ordinary staffing requirement Applicants must have no outstanding acquittals or compliance issues with the NT Government Any required permissions, including Working with Children clearances and Aboriginal cultural permissions if relevant, must be obtained If using an Administering Body, the Administering Body must endorse the application before it is submitted Information Requested A placement plan produced in collaboration with the host organisation, outlining the program structure and expected outcomes Applicants without a host organisation should submit an EOI so Arts NT can help connect them with one; arts organisations or creative industries businesses seeking a young artist to host can also submit an EOI to Arts NT A clearly defined activity, including what it is, who is involved, and how and when it will be delivered A realistic, balanced budget that shows value for money and includes quotes for any expenses over $1,000 Support material, including CVs or bios, examples of work, and confirmation of involvement from collaborators Contract Terms and Conditions The activity must start after execution of the funding agreement A case study report is due 3 months after completion of the approved activity Successful recipients will be invited, as a condition of the program, to participate in Arts NT's longitudinal study of emerging artist retention in the NT; further information about participation and consent requirements will be provided in the funding agreement How to Apply Applications open at 8am on 1 October 2026 Applications close at 2pm on 2 November 2026 Applications are assessed by Panel Notification from 14 December 2026 Submit the application by the deadline, as late applications will not be accepted Before you apply Read the Arts Grants Program Guidelines to understand the objectives and requirements Speak with an Arts Development Officer to confirm your eligibility and that your activity suits the grant category The following supporting documents are available for this opportunity: 2026-27 Arts Grants Guidelines 2026-27-AGP General Eligibility Requirements guidelines 2026-27 EOI for Artists - NXT Gen ARTS 2026-27 EOI for Organisations- NXT Gen ARTS 2026-27 NGA Rubrics 2026-27 NXT Gen ARTS - FAQs 2026-27 NXT Gen Arts - Placement Plan Template Enquiries Name: Arts NT Role: Department Phone: 0889998981 Email: arts.office@nt.gov.au