The Mount Barker District Council’s Arts Grants are open for applications 24 August 2026 – 4 October 2026. Professional artists and arts organisations can apply for grants of up to $5,000 to create, produce and show new projects or new stages of projects. The Arts Grants are designed to support works of high artistic merit with professional artist involvement throughout the creative process and outcome of the project. Projects must have a clear link to the Mount Barker district in South Australia and be able to be engaged with by members of the public.