Experience Gold Coast is proud to unveil the recipients of the 2026 EGC Arts Fund – a $1.5 million investment supporting more than 270 artists and creative practitioners across 17 projects, plus a series of local live music events. 

Designed to nurture artistic excellence and innovation, the EGC Arts Fund provides vital support to artists working across all art forms. The EGC Arts Fund is an opportunity to put local creativity centre stage. Funding supports local artists to partner with other local artists, national artists or even international artists to bring imaginative ideas to life.

This growing program continues to champion artistic excellence and innovation, backing creatives at every stage of their careers to bring bold ideas to life – from digital storytelling and contemporary circus to immersive theatre and community-led projects.

The EGC Arts Fund is an investment in the region’s creative identity, strengthening our cultural landscape and creating new experiences for locals and visitors to enjoy.

The EGC Arts Fund is made possible thanks to the support of the City of Gold Coast.

View the full list of successful 2026 recipients: