We develop Australian Government policies and deliver programs that encourage excellence in the arts, help to protect our cultural heritage and support public access to and participation in, arts and culture in Australia.
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Regional arts
Ready to submit your Visions of Australia application? Make sure you check these things before you submit.
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Museums, libraries and galleries
Our latest video explores the history, landscape and artists of Bundanon Trust.
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Museums, libraries and galleries
Love live music, film and sculptures? Our national institutions have you covered this October!
Regional arts
Festivals Australia applications are now open and we’re here to help with answers to a few of your most commonly asked questions.
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Museums, libraries and galleries
Our latest video explores the history, landscape and artists of Bundanon Trust.
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ART/works keeps you in the loop with regular updates on our work, great feature articles on topical issues in the arts and cultural sector, while highlighting what's on, interesting facts and funding opportunities.
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
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Regional arts
Festivals Australia supports community participation in, and access to, the arts and aims to support partnerships and collaboration across the sector.
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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.
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Regional arts
The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government program that supports sustainable cultural development in regional and remote communities in Australia. The program is managed by Regional Arts Australia and organisations in each state and territory.
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 Minister and Arts Minister
Meet the Minister Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield.
We are seeking suggestions from the screen production sector and interested individuals on how the government can best support the production of Australian and children’s screen content.