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.

How it works

Who can apply
Australian arts and cultural heritage organisations can apply for funding to develop and tour exhibitions to venues across Australia.
When to apply
The Visions of Australia funding round is now open and will close at 5.00pm on 1 October 2021 .
Funding available
Funding of $2.5 million is available each year.

Program Information

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About The Program
Funding application period:  September 06, 2021 09:00 AEST to October 01, 2021 17:00 AEST

The Visions of Australia program funds the development and touring of exhibitions of cultural material of historic, scientific, design, social or artistic significance.

Tours must include at least three venues outside the organisation's home state or territory. Regional and remote venues are a higher priority for funding.

All applications are assessed with the assistance of independent assessors.

COVID-19 Update

The Department acknowledges the continuing impacts of COVID-19 on all of its programs including the Visions of Australia program. We wish to assure our stakeholders that wherever possible, the Office for the Arts will continue to provide administrative support for your Visions funded activity and offer flexibility around tour proposals. If you have any queries or concerns please contact the Program Officer at your earliest convenience.

Program logos and acknowledgement

The Visions of Australia program logo is used to acknowledge Australian Government support for activities funded under Visions of Australia.

Program Documentation

Visions of Australia program documentation including program guidelines and frequently asked questions, is available on the GrantConnect website. After you register simply click on 'Grant Opportunity' to be directed to the appropriate page.

To submit an application for Visions of Australia funding, please use the 'Apply now' button below.

Contact

The Program Officer
Visions of Australia
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
Office for the Arts
GPO Box 594
Canberra ACT 2601
Phone: 1800 590 577
Email: visions@arts.gov.au

Funding applications

Started September 06, 2021 09:00 AEST
Ends October 01, 2021 17:00 AEST
Days Remaining 12 of 25
Open

How to apply

How to apply

  • Complete a work plan and a detailed project budget using the program application form.
  • Provide venue confirmation forms for each of the participating venues if applying for touring funding.
  • Make sure you complete the application: incomplete applications are not considered.
  • Keep it short: only the first 10 pages of an application's support material are assessed.

To submit an application for Visions of Australia funding, please use the 'Apply now' button below.

Contact

Email: visions [at] arts.gov.au

Phone: 1800 590 577