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The City of Holdfast Bay offers a range of opportunities for artists, creatives, and performers living and working in our city. Whether you are an emerging or professional artist, you can be supported in many ways in your creative practice.
We value the opportunity to connect people through creativity and provide workshops to encourage people to learn new skills, expand their thinking, or tap into their creative side. If you are interested in facilitating a creative workshop, we would like to hear your ideas.
Ephemeral Public Art Opportunity - Tour Down Under 2026
The City of Holdfast Bay invites artists /arts teams to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to create an ephemeral public artwork during the 2026 Santos Tour Down Under.
This is a unique opportunity for artists to create a cycling-inspired temporary artwork in Brighton, adding vibrancy, engaging audiences, and enhancing the event experience. Please see Artist Brief below.
Expressions of Interest close 5pm, Monday 20 October 2025.
Brighton Jetty Sculptures Exhibition - Entries now open
The 2026 Brighton Jetty Sculptures Exhibition will be held between Wednesday, 21 January and Sunday, 1 February 2026. Held at beautiful Brighton Beach, the event features indoor and outdoor sculptures along the Esplanade at Brighton and in Bindarra Reserve.
Applications are now open for artists to apply for the 2026 Brighton Jetty Sculpture Exhibition, with entries closing on Saturday 8 November 2026.
Artists are invited to submit entries for indoor and outdoor sculptures to be featured in this exceptional exhibition in the stunning city of Brighton.
2026 Exhibition Awards
- Outdoor Prize - $6,000
- Outdoor Runner-up - $2,500
- Indoor Prize - $4,000
- Indoor Runner-up - $1,500
- Relief/Wall-hung Sculpture - $1,000
- Environmental Awareness - $1,000
- Youth Artist (10-17 years) - $1,000
- People's Choice Award - Outdoor Winner - $500
- People's Choice Award - Indoor Winner - $500
- Guildhouse Excellence Award - $1000
- Guildhouse Outdoor Development Award - $300
- Guildhouse Indoor Development Award - $300
Youth Market Opportunity
Council invites young makers, designers and creatives to register their interest in hosting a market stall as part of the upcoming Christmas at the Bay event, 3pm - 7pm on Saturday 6 December 2025.
Young artists, designers and creatives aged 10 - 25 are encouraged to complete an application form and register their interest in hosting an outdoor market stall.
Applications close 9pm, Sunday 2 November 2025.
Events, Festivals, Arts and Cultural Grants - OPEN
The Events, Festivals, Arts and Cultural Grants aim to support local community events and festivals and provide opportunities for not-for-profit arts and cultural organisations, groups, collectives, and individuals to deliver innovative, creative arts and cultural activities or works of art in the public realm.
This program aims to represent various art forms and activities that contribute to public spaces and/or promote cultural vitality, creativity, and connection within the city. The program also supports activations and innovations, encouraging participation by people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
The Events, Festivals, Arts and Cultural Grants are now open for applications.
To discuss your idea or ask questions, please contact the Arts & Cultural Coordinator.
How Much Can You Apply For?
Applicants may apply for up to $3,000 per event, festival, public art or cultural project.
Matched or additional funding towards the project will be looked upon favourably but not essential.
Funds will be available until exhausted.
Are you an artist / arts facilitator and have a good idea for a local workshop? If so, please get in touch as we are looking to promote and support local creatives and engage with workshop facilitators for future Creative Holdfast workshops.
Artist Register
Join the Creative Holdfast Artist Register to receive information about creative opportunities, events, and our Creative Holdfast Program.
How can we help?
Are you holding an arts or cultural workshop, exhibition, performance, or event in the City of Holdfast Bay?
We have a role in celebrating our community and its creativity and want to help promote Holdfast Bay's art and cultural activities and events. If you have something coming up, please get in touch to let us know ‘What’s On’, and we will endeavour to help promote your creative initiative or event via our Creative Holdfast Program.
Stay tuned for upcoming arts opportunities and information.