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Screen
The South Australian Film Corporation are commemorating 50 years of supporting the Australian screen industry.
The Government has introduced legislation to establish a Digital Games Tax Offset.
Regional arts
The Australian Government is supporting the development of regional artists and arts organisations through the Regional Arts...
Screen
In a major boost to Australia’s screen ecology, one of the world’s leading visual effects (VFX) companies has opened its first...
The Government has introduced legislation to establish a Digital Games Tax Offset.
National Cultural Policy
We’re developing a new cultural policy for the decade ahead.
Image attribution: “The Dance – David McAllister” by Peter Brew-Bevan (Rights: National Portrait Gallery, Canberra)
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.
It is acknowledged that the music industry is facing increased pressures in light of the severe impacts of COVID-19, and the program includes support for activities that assist the live music industry to rebuild and become operational following the impacts of COVID-19.
Photo by Oliver Eclipse (detail) +
Regional arts
Festivals Australia supports community participation in, and access to, the arts and aims to support partnerships and collaboration across the sector.
Courtesy of Alison McDonald (detail) +
Regional arts
The Visions of Australia regional exhibition touring program supports audience access to Australian arts and cultural material, with a particular focus on tours to regional and remote 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.
Bruno Benini (detail) +
The National Cultural Heritage Account helps Australian public cultural organisations buy significant objects that they could not otherwise afford.
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Cultural Data Online provides access to a broad range of research relating to arts and culture in Australia
We’re developing a new cultural policy for the decade ahead. Anyone involved in or interested in our nation’s arts, entertainment and cultural sector is encouraged to have their say.