Dream big. Be bold.

To find out how your bold ideas can become a reality, join us for our Online Information Session on Tuesday 4 August at 6pm. Ask questions and hear from past Helpmann Fellows, Brittany Gallasch (Theatre, 2023), James Watson (Theatre, 2020, 2022) and Bryan May (Visual Arts 2025) before you start work on your application.

Three Helpmann Fellowships of up to $7,500 are available to support ambitious, self-directed projects that advance the artistic and professional development of emerging creatives.

Proudly supported by the James & Diana Ramsay Foundation, Fellowships are open to emerging creatives across all disciplines, including individuals and collectives. Funding can support larger-scale creative projects, tailored professional development, or a combination of both.

Previous Fellowships have supported:

Creating new work
Exhibitions and performances
Residencies and internships
Touring and recording
Specialised training
Long-term professional development

Every Fellowship is unique, giving graduates the freedom to pursue career-defining opportunities on their own terms.

KEY INFORMATION

Applications open on Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 12 noon ACST
Online Information Session on Tuesday 4 August at 6pm
Applications close on Monday 31 August 2026 2026 at 11:59pm ACST
For activity occurring between 1 January 2027 - 31 December 2027

Check your Helpmann Academy eligibility HERE.

Helpmann Fellowships are proudly supported by the James & Diana Ramsay Foundation.

Image credit: Connor Pullinger on set. Photo: Emerson Hoskin.

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