Perfect Match Street Art 2026-27 Artist Application

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Artist Application form

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Introduction

Overview

Welcome to the application form for Inner West Council's Perfect Match Street Art program. Grant funding of $5000 - $20,000 is available to support the production of contemporary street artworks in public places that tackle unwanted graffiti and benefit the Inner West community.

Grant Guidelines

Before completing this application, please refer to the Artist Guidelines to understand how the program runs and your expected deliverables. Applicants may only submit one application each round.
Note: Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

For more information

All applicants are welcome to speak with Creative Programs Producer, Belinda Walter on 02 9392 5784 or email belinda.walter@innerwest.nsw.gov.au to clarify any questions you may have prior to applying. Applications cannot be modified once submitted.

Instructions

  • Please provide a response to all relevant questions
  • When you have completed all the questions click on Next Page to view the next page of the form
  • Click Save Progress regularly to make sure your changes are saved
  • You can jump pages by clicking on the Application Form Navigation area on the right-hand side of the form
  • Once you have completed all pages the last page will ask you to Review your application. 
  • If you are happy with your responses, click Submit.

If your submission was received, you will be sent a confirmation message saying that your application has been submitted. 

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Conflict of Interest

All artist applicants must declare if they have, or could be perceived to have, a conflict of interest.

If the artist applicant works for Inner West Council or is affiliated with Council or if members of the public could have grounds to perceive that the artist applicant could personally have had influence in this application decision, you must declare this now.

Conflict of Interest * Required
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Eligibility

Have you previously participated in the Perfect Match Street Art program? Please select all years that apply (date mural completed). * Required
Response required.
Clear the selected value for Have you previously participated in the Perfect Match Street Art program? Please select all years that apply (date mural completed).
Select all years. If you have painted 3 or more Perfect Match (or other Inner West Council-funded murals) since 1 January 2021, you are not eligible to apply this round.
I am an Australian citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work visa * Required
Response required.
You are not eligible to apply if you do not have working rights in Australia. Successful applicants will be asked for proof of residency.

Applicant Details

The ABN provided will be used to look up the following information.
Click Lookup above to check that you have entered the ABN correctly.
Australian Business Register Information
ABN
Entity name
ABN status
Entity type
Goods & Services Tax (GST)
DGR Endorsed
ATO Charity Type
More information
ACNC Registration
Tax Concessions
Main business location
Must be an ABN. 
What are your pronouns? * Required
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Use the arrow keys to navigate suggestions. Press Enter to select a suggestion. Start typing a name or address to see prefill options.
Address Line 1, Suburb/Town, State/Province, Postcode, and Country are required. Country must be Australia 
Must be an email address. This should be the email address used to register with Smartygrants. It will be used as the contact method for all correspondence related to your application.
Please ensure you have not made any errors.
Must be an Australian phone number. 
Do you identify as: * Required
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Please select all that apply
How do you define your career stage as a muralist? * Required
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No more than 1 choice may be selected. Please see a definition of each category in the Perfect Match - Artist Guidelines

Mural Assistant (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "How do you define your career stage as a muralist?" on page 1
  • "Do you identify as:" on page 1
Would you like to be considered as a mural assistant? * Required
Response required.
Mural assistants may be given an opportunity to observe an established artist for 2 days during installation.

Mentor artist (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "How do you define your career stage as a muralist?" on page 1

Are you willing to supervise a mural assistant for 2 days during install? * Required
Response required.
This will be an early-career artist as put forward by Council from applicants to the program. Whilst not obligatory, it is highly recommended that commissioned artists use this as an opportunity for skills-sharing and to give less experienced artists a chance to engage with the Perfect Match Street Art program.

Applicant Details - Access (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Do you identify as:" on page 1

Please outline any specific access requirements and the associated cost. Council is committed to ensuring artists with disability can participate in this program.

Application not eligible (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "I am an Australian citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work visa" on page 1

Given your answer to the above questions, you are not eligible to apply to Perfect Match 26-27.

If you have any concerns, please reach out to belinda.walter@innerwest.nsw.gov.au.

Thank you for your interest in the program.