Overview

The Art Equipment grant category supports arts organisations to purchase minor equipment that is used for the production, presentation, promotion, and sale of artworks by NT artists at arts facilities in the Northern Territory.

• have a physical presence in the NT (refer to the Glossary of terms for the definition of Physical Presence)
• have an established track record of a minimum three years of grant funding auspiced through a NT arts and culture organisation and have successfully acquitted all funding. Applicants with a track record of non-compliance will not be eligible
• deliver activities that have significant arts and cultural outcomes that benefit NT artists, arts organisations, and the NT arts sector.

• Arts production equipment such as printing tables, cure units for hand printed textiles, pottery wheels and kilns for ceramics, paper or textile printing press, tools for sculpture and carving, microphones, musical instruments and amplifiers
• Preparing canvas stretchers and framing; photographing and documenting artwork
• Software and hardware for music recording, production and digital storage
• Arts presentation and promotion equipment such as sound and lighting equipment and fittings for galleries, stages and amphitheatres
• Furniture for storing and displaying artworks and products such as plan drawers and retail displays
• Work health and safety needs and to support accessible facilities for artists

• Ensure you have no outstanding acquittals or reports with the NT Government and are compliant with your regulatory authority (if applicable)
• Read the Arts Grants Program guidelines in full
• Speak to an Arts Development Officer to check if you are eligible to apply and if the grant category is suitable for your proposed activity
• Ensure you collect and submit quotes