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.
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
Applications for Round 21 are now open, and will close on 3 October 2025.
Funding available
Funding of approximately $2.8 million is available each year across two funding rounds.
About the program
Funding application period: 8 September 2025 to 5pm (17:00 AEST) 3 October 2025.
The above funding period is for projects commencing from 1 January 2026.
The Visions of Australia Program provides funding to support the development and touring of quality exhibitions to regional and remote Australia by Australian arts and cultural organisations. Tours must include at least three venues outside the applicant's home state or territory and include regional and/or remote venues. Tour applications must also include venue confirmation forms from each venue, and for development applications, expressions of interest forms from each venue.
The decision maker approves funding under the Program Guidelines based on an assessment by the Department and independent assessors.
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 for the current funding round, is available on the GrantConnect website under 'Grant opportunities'. It is a requirement to read and understand the guidelines prior to applying.
Contact
The Program Officer
Visions of Australia
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts
Office for the Arts
GPO Box 594
Canberra ACT 2601
Phone: 1800 590 577
Email: visions@arts.gov.au
How to apply
- Visit the GrantConnect website to view the program guidelines and frequently asked questions. You will need to register and create a password to access the GrantConnect site.
- Complete a SmartyGrants application form available through the APPLY NOW button below, or through the GrantConnect website. You will need to register and create a password to access the SmartyGrants site.
- You can preview the application form prior to submitting an application.
- You can save an incomplete application and come back to it at a later time, as long as you submit by the closing date. Incomplete applications left in SmartyGrants after the closing date will not be assessed.
Who we've funded
- Visions of Australia funding recipients—round 20—February 2025
- Visions of Australia funding recipients—round 19—September 2024
- Visions of Australia funding recipients—round 18—February 2024
- Visions of Australia funding recipients—round 17—September 2023
- Visions of Australia funding recipients—round 16—February 2023
- Visions of Australia funding recipients—round 15—September 2022
- Visions of Australia funding recipients—round 14—February 2022
- Visions of Australia funding recipients—round 13—September 2021
- Visions of Australia funding recipients—round 12—March 2021
- Visions of Australia funding recipients—round 11—October 2020
- Visions of Australia funding recipients—round 10—February 2020
- Visions of Australia funding recipients—round 9—September 2019
- Visions of Australia funding recipients—round 8—February 2019
- Visions of Australia funding recipients—round 7—October 2018
- Visions of Australia funding recipients—round 6—March 2018
- Visions of Australia funding recipients—round 5—October 2017
- Visions of Australia funding recipients—round 4—March 2017
- Visions of Australia funding recipients—round 3—October 2016
- Visions of Australia funding recipients—round 2—March 2016
- Visions of Australia funding recipients—round 1—October 2015