Copyright Agency Partnerships (CAP) is an annual series to support major commissions for mid-career and established visual artists in partnership with leading art galleries and cultural organisations around Australia.
From 2025 to 2028, the Copyright Agency is partnering with UNSW Galleries, Sydney (2025/2026), Edith Cowan University Art Gallery, Boorloo Perth (2026/2027) and Gertrude, Naarm Melbourne (2027/2028).
In 2026–27, the Copyright Agency will partner with Edith Cowan University to create and present a significant opportunity for visual artists, with an exhibition from 12 February – 7 May 2027.
About the Grant
One visual artist or collective will be selected from a competitive application process to develop and present a major new commission for an exhibition from 12 February – 7 May 2027 at ECU Gallery and to undertake an aligned month-long residency in Perth.
Mid-career and established visual artists working in all media and mediums are eligible to apply. A mid-career or established artist is generally understood to have developed an independent body of work and practice over several years, or to have reached a high level of achievement in their career, gaining recognition and acclaim for their contributions to their discipline and sector.
The total value of this grant is $80,000, inclusive of artist fee and project funds towards the development and presentation of a new commission.
In addition, ECU in partnership with North Metropolitan TAFE will contribute in-kind support of up to $8,000 towards accommodation and access to studio facilities.
Read more about the grant guidelines and application process.
Applications for the CAP | ECU Gallery 2026-27 opportunity are currently open. Apply before 1pm AEDT Monday 16 March 2026.
Online Information Session
To find out more about the commission please register for ECU Gallery’s Teams information session, which will run for one hour on Thursday 19 February 2026, 10:00am (AWST), 11:30am (ACDT), 12pm (AEST), 1pm (AEDT).
Register for the session here.
