Arts and culture

Contemporary Touring Initiative

Contemporary Touring Initiative

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The Contemporary Touring Initiative can assist Major Collecting Institutions with the costs of developing and touring major exhibitions of Contemporary Australian visual arts and craft across Australia.

The Contemporary Touring Initiative is part of the Australian Government's ongoing commitment to Contemporary Australian visual arts and craft. Continued funding for the Contemporary Touring Initiative of $2.06 million over the next four years was announced in the 2007–08 Budget.

The Contemporary Touring Initiative is administered by the Department under the Visions of Australia Program.

The Contemporary Touring Initiative is part of the Australian Government’s Visual Arts and Craft Strategy which was developed in response to the recommendations of the Report of the Contemporary Visual Arts and Craft Inquiry.

In May 2007 the Australian Government announced a continuation of the Visual Arts and Craft Strategy through the provision of an additional $24.7 million over the next four years.

The Contemporary Touring Initiative Program Guidelines and Application Form are available online. Before completing your application you should read the Program Guidelines carefully to ensure that both your organisation and your planned activity meet the eligibility criteria. You can complete the application form electronically.

The closing date for applications for funding under the Contemporary Touring Initiative is 25 March 2009, for projects commencing on or after 1 August 2009. All applications must be received by the closing time and date. Late applications will not be accepted.