Arts and Culture

Support for artists

Support for artists

Artistic production, experience and enjoyment help shape and sustain our social wellbeing and cultural identity.

Work by Australian artists can inspire and challenge us, provoke new thoughts and ideas, and give us fresh perspectives on life and the world.

The arts are also a major contributor to the mainstream economy. The Australian Government values our artists, and recognises that they face particular income and employment challenges. It is investigating ways to support Australian artists better and help them generate more income, through: