National Arts and Crafts Industry Support
2010-11 Funding round now open
Applications open on 16 November 2009 and close on 5 February 2010.
Download the National Arts and Crafts Industry Support (NACIS Program Guidelines
How do I apply?
For information on how to apply for the NACIS program please visit the 2010-11 application page.
About the National Arts and Crafts Industry Support program
The National Arts and Crafts Industry Support (NACIS) program provides direct funding support to Indigenous art centres and arts support and advocacy organisations. The program's overall objectives are to assist art centres to become stronger and to build a more sustainable Indigenous visual arts industry.
To achieve these objectives, NACIS funding assists organisations to:
- strengthen governance and business management practices in the industry;
- provide opportunities for artists to maintain, develop and extend their professional art practice; and
- provide opportunities for arts workers to develop professional skills and experience
The NACIS program is part of a coordinated Australian Government approach to develop the Indigenous visual arts sector that is outlined in the Indigenous Art Centres Strategy and Action Plan.
Photo source
- Preparation of a collaborative artwork at the Desart AGM in Alice Springs in Central Australia
- Photo of artists at work at Warlukurlangu Art Centre at Yuendemu in the Northern Territory
Photo by Nonie Wales, Matrix on Board; Artists at Warlukurlangu Art Centre at Yuendemu in the Northern Territory
Contacts
For information on the Department’s Indigenous arts, broadcasting, culture and languages programs contact the DEWHA National Network
To discuss a program policy issue contact:
Manager
Indigenous Visual Arts Section
Arts Training and Indigenous Arts & Culture Branch
GPO Box 787, Canberra, ACT, 2601
Tel: 02 6274 1111
Email: nacis@environment.gov.au
