Midsumma Futures
Midsumma Young Futures Program
Midsumma Young Futures Program is a nine-month development and mentoring program for early-career LGBTQIA+ artists and culture-makers.
Designed to support the next generation of queer creative voices, Midsumma Futures provides a dedicated space for participants to develop their practice, build professional connections and explore what’s possible for their creative future.
Through mentoring, workshops, creative development and connection with peers and industry professionals, participants are supported to deepen their practice, build confidence and gain the skills and experience to advance their careers.
Midsumma Futures brings together like-minded, and sometimes radically different-minded, artists and culture-makers in a distinctly queer context, creating opportunities to learn, challenge, connect and grow.
For 40 years, Midsumma has been fertile ground for queer culture-makers, helping forge the careers of some of Australia’s most respected cultural and artistic voices.
"Midsumma Futures continues that legacy by investing in the people and ideas shaping the future of queer culture." - Karen Bryant, Midsumma - CEO
To register your interest and receive updates on the next round of applications, fill out the Futures Interest Form.
Help the next generation of queer artists find their future
Midsumma Young Futures is where early-career LGBTQIA+ artists get their start.
We’re currently seeking funding to support the continuation and growth of the Midsumma Young Futures Program, creating opportunities for young and emerging LGBTQIA+ artists to develop their creative practice, build confidence, connect with community and share their work with audiences.
For many young artists, an opportunity to be seen, supported and given a platform can be the beginning of something much bigger.
Your support can help make that opportunity possible.
By donating to Midsumma Young Futures, you can help young queer artists take their next step, build their careers and imagine a future where their creativity, identity and voice have a place.
Help us invest in the next generation of young LGBTQIA+ artists.
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