Calling All Artists, Creatives & Community Collaborators!

We’re excited to begin shaping a fresh and inspiring program for the 2026 Shepparton Arts Festival, and we want to hear from creatives, community members, storytellers, artists, producers, performers, and everyone in between.

Whether you’ve been involved before or are proposing something for the very first time, we welcome your ideas.

We understand that submitting an Expression of Interest (EOI) can sometimes feel daunting, especially if you're not used to grant or project applications. If you’d prefer to express your idea in a different format (such as a phone call, video, or audio recording), we’re happy to work with you. Please reach out to hello@sheppartonfestival.org.au and we’ll make it work.

This is your invitation to dream big, try something new, or revisit something old in a new light. We’re especially interested in ideas that connect people, celebrate place, and push creative boundaries.

Festival Dates: 20-29 March, 2026
Submit your EOI by: 21 September 2025

Let’s make this anniversary one to remember!

Name of individual submitting this EOI

First Name

Last Name

Your preferred pronouns

Phone

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Name of organisation you represent (if relevant)

Please share a 50-100 word biography on yourself / your group

Do you have a website? If so, please provide the web address

What are your social media handles (if relevant)

Have you/your group previously been part of Shepparton Arts Festival?

Do you have public liability insurance (PLI)?

Proposed Event / Project name

Project overview

If you would like to submit an overview via video please send it to hello@sheppartonfestival.org.au

Proposed Event / Project Venue

Do you have a preference for dates, days or times your event would run?

How will you be funding your event?

Do you plan to apply for funding from Shepparton Arts Festival?

The Festival has limited funds available, and amounts of up to $1,000 may be available to successful applicants, pending review by the Festival team. For proposals with significantly higher budgets, please get in touch with us before submitting to discuss your idea and funding approach: kristen@sheppartonfestival.org.au

Proposed funding amount?

Is there any other information about your project that you would like to share?