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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What's new
The Government has announced the 2018-19 Budget measures for the Communications and Arts portfolio.
Museums, libraries and galleries
This International Museum Day we go below the deck at the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM).
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Museums, libraries and galleries
The National Museum of Australia (NMA) has officially opened its new exhibition hall, providing different ways to engage with...
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Performing arts
The Government has announced more than $420,000 for the Queensland Performing Arts Centre to deliver a new theatrical...
Museums, libraries and galleries
This International Museum Day we go below the deck at the Australian National Maritime Museum (ANMM).
Courtesy of Australian National Maritime Museum (detail) +
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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Indigenous arts and languages
The Indigenous Languages and Arts program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to revive and maintain languages, and to develop and present art.
Bruno Benini (detail) +
Cultural heritage
The National Cultural Heritage Account helps Australian public cultural organisations buy significant objects that they could not otherwise afford.
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Regional arts
The Community Heritage Grants program aims to preserve and provide access to locally held, nationally significant cultural heritage collections across 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.
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.