16 March 2020
Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on our cultural and creative industries
The Australian Government understands the serious impacts that COVID-19 will have on our nation’s cultural and creative sector.
Close up of person playing guitar in a group.
Indigenous arts and languages. Indigenous arts and languages
16 March 2020
Koorlangka – a fresh take on ancient stories
Gina Williams is one of those rare performers who connects and captures audiences through the power of song.
Visual arts Visual arts
4 March 2020
Weaving ancient Indigenous knowledge
Weaving is in Flora Warria’s blood. The Mua Island artist has been mastering the craft since she was a child and wants the ancient practice to...
Woven art on display at the Cairns Indigenous Art Show
Cultural heritage Cultural heritage
3 March 2020
2020 Community Heritage Grants now open
The Community Heritage Grants (CHG) program provides grants of up to $15,000 to community groups to help preserve and manage locally held but...
Artist's image of an Australian penny, 1969 with the word 'arcade' above. Cultural Heritage Grants Program.
Museums, libraries and galleries Museums, libraries and galleries
2 March 2020
Sharing our maritime history
Grants of up to $15,000 and in kind support are on offer to help eligible organisations share Australia’s maritime history.
Maritime Museums of Australia Project Support Scheme. Image of mariners tools to guide through the oceans/seas.
Indigenous arts and languages. Indigenous arts and languages
26 February 2020
Indigenous Languages and the Arts grant opportunity
Community-based organisations can now apply for funding through the 2020-21 Indigenous Languages and Arts program open competitive grant opportunity.
Indigenous arts and languages. Indigenous arts and languages
21 February 2020
Transforming pollution into art
A small Indigenous community from Cape York is gaining notoriety for its creative use of rubbish.
Art. Fishing net and disks.
Museums, libraries and galleries Museums, libraries and galleries
20 February 2020
The key role of our cultural institutions
The latest data on the contribution of our National Cultural Institutions to Australians is now available.
Infographic showing a stylised National Museum of Australia, National Library of Australia and National Portrait Gallery.
Literature Literature
13 February 2020
Register now for lending rights payments
If you are an author, creator or publisher who has released a book in the last 5 years you may be eligible for lending rights.
Visual arts Visual arts
6 February 2020
Cultural education through fashion
For fashion designer Simone Arnol fashion and culture are deeply intertwined.
Indigenouis fashion on show at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair.

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