The Meeting of Cultural Ministers is a forum for the Australian, state and territory arts and culture ministers to discuss areas of national significance and mutual interest, such as the creative arts, performing arts, Indigenous cultures, film and digital media, and collections.

Work of the MCM

The Meeting of Cultural Ministers takes place annually. Meetings cover areas of national significance and mutual interest,...
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Meeting summaries

Following the annual Meeting of Cultural Ministers the discussions and outcomes of the meeting are summarised and published in...
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Publications of the MCM
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Cultural Data Online

Cultural Data Online provides access to a broad range of research relating to arts and culture in Australia, including...
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Latest News

Literature
10 April 2018
2018 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards call for entries
Celebrating another year of great Australian literature.
Visual arts
23 April 2018
Spotlight On: Sir John Monash Centre Tapestry
We take a look at the Morning Star tapestry displayed in the Sir John Monash Centre in France.
Work in progress, Morning Star, 2017, Lyndell Brown and Charles Green, woven by Pamela Joyce, Leonie Bessant, Chris Cochius, Jennifer Sharpe and Cheryl Thornton, wool and cotton, 2.5m x 5.04m.Photograph: Jeremy Weihrauch
Museums, libraries and galleries
23 April 2018
Video: The Art of War
To commemorate Anzac Day, we explore the powerful art of Arthur Streeton at the National Gallery of Australia.
Arthur Streeton: The Art of War exhibition