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Regional artists, arts workers and organisations are invited to apply for Australian Government support.
Providing $1.4 million over two funding rounds each year, the Festivals Australia program funds projects that give people in regional and remote Australia the opportunity to experience arts and culture in their local community.
The program encourages community participation in arts projects at regional and remote festivals or community celebrations, that play a key role in communities becoming and staying connected.
Activities eligible for funding include, but are not limited to, performances, workshops, installations, parades or exhibitions held as part of a festival or a significant one-off community event. Activities should support community participation and audience engagement. Round 17 is for activities starting from February 2024.
Applications for Round 17 close midnight AEDT, 4 October 2023. To find out more and apply, visit www.arts.gov.au/funding-and-support/festivals-australia.
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Funding available for arts activities at regional and remote festivals
Round 21 of the Festivals Australia program is now open, with over $700,000 available to support arts projects delivered in regional and remote areas.
Regional arts projects to receive funding boost
Forty-four new arts projects will share in over $1 million thanks to the Regional Arts Fund.
New research sheds light on creative workplaces
New research has investigated how Australia’s creative workforce and economy can best be supported to thrive and create lifelong careers in the arts sector.
Round 20 of Visions of Australia program open to applications
Australians in regional and remote areas will see imaginative exhibitions visit their communities once funding is awarded later this year.
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Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program
We invited feedback on the development of the new Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program to support d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers. This consultation is closed.
Review of the Indigenous Art Code
A review of the Indigenous Art Code is underway to strengthen the protections for Indigenous artists and consumers across the country. This consultation is closed.
Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place
We developed a national cultural policy for the next 5 years following extensive consultation.
National Opera Review
The Australian Government has released a full response to the recommendations of the National Opera Review final report, which examined the artistic vibrancy, financial viability and accessibility of Australia’s major opera companies.
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New Australian content laws for streaming services
The laws will bring more Australian stories to our screens and support the local screen industry.
Archaeological objects returned to Egypt
Seventeen Egyptian artefacts have been formally returned to the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt in a handover held at the Australian Parliament House.
Australia is alive with the sound of music
Live music in Australia is getting turned up through Revive Live grants.
More nationally significant artworks reach regional Australia
Five eastern Australian galleries will be loaned pieces from the national collection to share with regional and suburban communities.
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New Australian content laws for streaming services
The laws will bring more Australian stories to our screens and support the local screen industry.
Archaeological objects returned to Egypt
Seventeen Egyptian artefacts have been formally returned to the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt in a handover held at the Australian Parliament House.
Australia is alive with the sound of music
Live music in Australia is getting turned up through Revive Live grants.
More nationally significant artworks reach regional Australia
Five eastern Australian galleries will be loaned pieces from the national collection to share with regional and suburban communities.
Australian cultural organisations receive performance grants
Newly awarded grants set to put Australian artists on the world stage
Exhibitions from national collecting institutions to tour
$1 million from the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program will support new exhibitions to hit the road.
New data released on the value of Australia’s cultural and creative sector
Updated estimates of cultural and creative activity in Australia 2014-15 to 2023-24 have been released.
Bendigo Art Gallery acquires major Sidney Nolan painting
The gallery has acquired a significant 1962 painting by renowned Australian artist Sidney Nolan thanks to the National Cultural Heritage Account.
Sharing the National Collection program celebrates 1 million visitors
The program helps galleries around the country to loan works from the national art collection.
Funding available for arts activities at regional and remote festivals
Round 21 of the Festivals Australia program is now open, with over $700,000 available to support arts projects delivered in regional and remote areas.
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Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program
We invited feedback on the development of the new Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program to support d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers. This consultation is closed.
Review of the Indigenous Art Code
A review of the Indigenous Art Code is underway to strengthen the protections for Indigenous artists and consumers across the country. This consultation is closed.
Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place
We developed a national cultural policy for the next 5 years following extensive consultation.
National Opera Review
The Australian Government has released a full response to the recommendations of the National Opera Review final report, which examined the artistic vibrancy, financial viability and accessibility of Australia’s major opera companies.
Review of the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act
Shane Simpson AM finished a review of the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986 in 2015.
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Bronze Age stone weight returned to Pakistan
An ancient stone weight of cultural significance was returned today to Pakistan. 8 Dec 2021 The stone weight was returned to HE Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, High Commissioner of Pakistan at a ceremony which took place at the High Commission on 8 December 2021. …
NewsAxe heading home to the Philippines
A wood and steel axe of cultural significance has been returned to the Philippines. 19 Nov 2021 19 November 2021 The axe, which dates back to the early to mid 20th century, comes from the Igorot communities of northern Luzon, who still use this type of …
NewsPriceless Incan carving to head home
A priceless Incan carved wooden vessel, known as a canopa, will soon be on its way back to its rightful home in Peru. 4 Nov 2021 A carved Incan canopa that depicts two llamas. It has a rounded hollow on its back, where offerings were dedicated to the care …
NewsVictoria - Jurisdiction Profile
Published: 6 Feb 2018 The Victorian profile provides a comprehensive overview of arts and culture on a range of topics including participation in cultural activities, cultural funding by government, employment in culture, and attendances at cultural …
PublicationPost-Implementation Review — Resale Royalty Right for Visual Artists Act 2009 and the Resale Royalty Scheme
Published: 23 Dec 2019 The 2013 Report for the Post-implementation Review of the Resale Royalty Right for Visual Artists Act 2009 (the Act) and accompanying Scheme examines the first three years and four months of the Scheme's operation. The Report uses …
PublicationIndigenous Languages and Arts Program funded Indigenous Language Centres
Published: 1 Oct 2024 Indigenous Languages and Arts Program funded Indigenous Language Centres—September 2024—PDF (PDF, 411.7 KB) Indigenous Languages and Arts Program funded Indigenous Language Centres—September 2024—DOCX (DOCX, 952.58 KB) … 3121 … 3122 …
PublicationFestivals Australia September 2020 round 11—grant recipients
Published: 23 Dec 2020 List of national summary of projects for Round 11, September 2020. festivals-australia-grant-recipients-national-summary-of-projects-round-11september2020.docx (DOCX, 165.47 KB) …
PublicationIndigenous Languages and Arts (ILA) Program Frequently Asked Questions
Published: 29 Oct 2024 Tips for a competitive application and Frequently asked questions on the Indigenous Languages and Arts Program. Indigenous Languages and Arts (ILA) Program—Open Competitive Grant Opportunity—Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)—October …
PublicationRISE Fund grant recipients—Batch one summary of projects
Published: 22 Dec 2020 Recipients of the RISE Fund grant. rise-fund-grant-recipients-batch-one-summary-of-projects_0.docx (DOCX, 195.43 KB) rise-fund-grant-recipients-batch-one-summary-of-projects_0.pdf (PDF, 550.42 KB) … 235 … 236 … 237 … RISE Fund grant …
PublicationProject grants—recipients list, round 2, 2022
Published: 23 Nov 2022 project-grants-recipients-list-round-2-2022.docx (DOCX, 247.88 KB) project-grants-recipients-list-round-2-2022.pdf (PDF, 228.92 KB) … 238 … 239 … Project grants—recipients list, round 2, …
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