From the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Eastern Kulin Nations, Next Wave is privileged to traverse the land and waterways of this continent of many nations – to share in the act of art making and culture building – grounded on justice, friendship and care. This always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land.
Support Next Wave
Support the next generation of artists, producers and arts leaders
Every donation helps Next Wave invest in early-career artists and arts workers at a pivotal stage in their careers. Your support helps us create the time, space and resources artists need to experiment, learn new skills, develop ambitious new work, and take the creative risks that shape Australia’s creative future.
Now more than ever, sustained investment in early-career artists is essential to a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable arts sector. Together, we can ensure the creative leaders of tomorrow have the opportunity to thrive.
We’re currently seeking support for Kickstart, Next Wave’s flagship creative development program. For 25 years, Kickstart has launched the careers of hundreds of artists. Your donation will help us continue this legacy for the next generation of artists.
Join us in shaping the future of Australian art. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference. All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.
Interested in partnering with Next Wave? Email elyse@nextwave.org.au for more information. We’d love to hear from you!
Georgia Lucy, Gough & Margaret’s Bull Clip, Kickstart, 2025, Next Wave, Narrm/Melbourne. Courtesy the artist. Photo: Mae Hartrick.
Our donors
Major supporters
Marnie Badham
Srinjoy Bose
Bec Cole
Max Delany
Adrian Goldfinch
Shelley McSpedden
Jo Renkin
Michael (Mischa) Robertson
Annonymous x 2
Donors
Olly Anderson
Matthew Barlow
Jamal Ben
Marita Dyson
MJ Flamiano
Isabel Frías
Julia Gregg
Hannah Grey
Marina Khan
Jimmy Koerbin
Dan Koop
Shivanjani Lal
Chelsea Lang
Zachary Lloyd
Clare McCracken
Tom McKinnon
Lachlan McNamee
Georgie Meagher
Tristan Meecham
Tony Messenger
Nick Mulally
Nithya Nagarajan
Lena Nahlous
Scott Newman
Drew Pettifer
Adam Pulford
Parth Rahatekar
David Ralph
Annie Robinson
Luana Sainsbury
Talmage Scott
Gerard Shanahan
Nicole Smith
Scotty So
Kieran Swann
Dominic taranto
Maroi Tsang
Jesse John Walker
Annonymous x 15
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