Arts and culture
The Department administers programs and policies that encourage excellence in artistic effort, support for cultural heritage and public access to arts and culture.
New funding for Indigenous art centres
Australia's Indigenous arts industry has been provided with additional funding of $1.6 million to support Aboriginal art centres. The funding will support 32 organisations to carry out 37 projects, many of them involving urgently required infrastructure work.
Appointments to the Committee on Taxation Incentives for the Arts
The Department of the Environment, Heritage and the Arts today announced five appointments to the Committee on Taxation Incentives for the Arts, the expert committee that oversees the administration of the Cultural Gifts Program.
Australian collections: What makes them special?
The Department’s Autumn 2008 edition of Artbeat magazine is now available online. It takes a look at unique Australian collections, the new prestigious Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, and the work of the Lockhart River’s Art Gang.
New Indigenous dance college director has a vision
Australia's national Indigenous dance college, NAISDA, has a new CEO artistic director— choreographer and dancer Kim Walker. Walker has a passion for dance and culture and is inspiring young Indigenous dancers.
Indigenous TV broadcasters establish international network
Australian National Indigenous Television’s CEO Pat Turner has delivered a key note address at the recent World Indigenous Television Broadcasting Conference in New Zealand.
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