We support inclusiveness and growth in Australia's creative sector, and we protect and promote Australian content and culture.
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COVID-19 is having unprecedented effects on communities in Australia and around the world....
Visual arts
The search is on to find Australian arts organisations and individuals to represent us at the UK | Australia Season 2021-22.
Indigenous arts and languages
The National Indigenous Languages Report reinforces the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages and the role...
Applications are set to open for the Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) and the Arts Sustainability funds.
Visual arts
The search is on to find Australian arts organisations and individuals to represent us at the UK | Australia Season 2021-22.
Endeavour 250
The government has announced the Endeavour 250 program of events and activities to mark the 250th anniversary of James Cook's first voyage to Australia and the Pacific in 1770.
Prime Minister's Literary Awards
The Prime Minister's Literary Awards celebrate outstanding literary talent in Australia and the valuable contribution Australian literature and history makes to the nation's cultural and intellectual life.
Funding programs
Performing arts
Supporting venues to host live Australian music
The Live Music Australia program is a competitive grants opportunity for small to medium sized venues that support quality original Australian live music.
The first year of funding in 2020–21 includes support for activities that assist live music venues to become operational following the impacts of COVID-19 on the industry.
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Museums, libraries and galleries
The National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach program aims to bring Australian and overseas cultural material to all Australians through national tours, and help tour Australian works overseas.
Provides information on the NCITO program.
Museums, libraries and galleries
The Australian Government International Exhibitions Insurance Program provides funding to offset the cost of insurance for eligible international exhibitions touring to Australia.
Our Work
Artbank is a one of a kind, Australian Government support program that acquires the work of living, Australian contemporary artists – making the collection available to the general public through a leasing program.
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The National Cultural Heritage Account helps Australian public cultural organisations buy significant objects that they could not otherwise afford.
The Meeting of Cultural Ministers comprises the Australian, state and territory government arts and culture ministers.
Current consultations
Support programs
Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts Minister
Meet the Minister The Hon Paul Fletcher MP.
The Meeting of Cultural Ministers (MCM) has agreed to renew the National Arts and Disability Strategy in consultation with stakeholders. MCM is made up of the Australian Government and state and territory government cultural ministers.