The Gordon Darling Foundation is a perpetual public charitable trust, established in 1991 to support Australia-wide, activities of importance in the Visual Arts.

It will give priority to exhibitions of Australian art, and will also consider exhibitions of Asian, Pacific or other international art.

It will assist with the costs of research, travel, publication, to promote knowledge and enjoyment of all aspects of the visual arts to the widest possible audience.

The Foundation encourages applications Australia-wide.

Who can apply?

The Foundation can only provide funding to Public Institutions in Australia. Applicant organisations must have Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status.

Individuals wishing to apply for funding for projects must partner with a Public Institution which then takes on responsibility for the project.

The Trustees will normally award only one application per organisation in any twelve-month period. Darling Travel Grants are considered a separate funding stream and do not preclude an organisation from applying for or receiving a grant.

Funding may be provided for:

• catalogues and publications:
  • that are scholarly, with well-researched new information.
  • that provide a permanent record of an exhibition, collection, or work of an artist or movement.
• professional education initiatives, including individual professional development.
• collection management initiatives, including database development, digitisation and conservation.
• research projects leading to the recognition and publication of material of significance.
• internationally known speakers for symposia.

In relation to catalogue projects, preference will be given to exhibitions which will tour multiple venues, sharing costs, staff and experience.