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Seven Australian projects will receive funding to help reach international audiences.
The International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund (ICDAF) provides funding for unique and diverse Australian talent to showcase their work on a global scale.
Over $700,000 in funding will be shared amongst 7 Australian projects which will foster creative sector exchange, grow international audiences, and enhance Australia's reputation by providing an international platform for Australian arts and culture.
The recipients include:
- BlakDance Australia (Brisbane, QLD) who have received support for international touring of their work, The Other Side of Me, in the United Kingdom.
- Monkey Baa Theatre Company (Sydney, NSW) who have received support to showcase their project, Diary of a Wombat, in Shanghai, China.
- Spare Parts Puppet Theatre Inc. (Fremantle, WA) who have received support to showcase their work, Rules of Summer, in Hong Kong.
- Stephanie Lake Company (Melbourne, VIC) who have received support to perform their work, Manifesto, at the Cannes Festival de Danse 2026 in France.
- Australia's entry in the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, in which we will be represented by Australian music icon, Delta Goodrem.
- Performing Arts Connections Australia (Perth, WA) who have received support to deliver the Australian Performing Arts Market 2026 in Perth.
- Creative Australia (Sydney, NSW) who have received funding to support the presentation of Khaled Sabsabi's work, In Minor Keys, in the main exhibition of the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia in Italy.
ICDAF supports outcomes for our National Cultural Policy—Revive.
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Australian artistry with global appeal
Seven Australian projects will receive funding to help reach international audiences.
Interim report shows resilience of cultural and creative workforce
Research shows strong growth for sector from 2008–09 to 2023–24.
Celebrating Australia and Singapore’s cultural ties
We recently hosted a major meeting and arts industry forum in Adelaide to exchange ideas, stories, practices and experiences with Singapore.
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.
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A new National Cultural Policy
We invite you to share your views to inform the development of Australia's new National Cultural Policy, ensuring it embodies the diversity and aspirations of our nation.
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
After extensive national consultation, in 2023 we delivered a 5 year national cultural policy, Revive—A place for everyone story, a story for every place.
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Have your say on Australia’s next National Cultural Policy
Share your views to help shape the future direction of the creative and culture sector.
Australian artistry with global appeal
Seven Australian projects will receive funding to help reach international audiences.
More funding for First Nations art organisations
The Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program supports a professional, viable and ethical First Nations arts industry to enable artists and arts workers to earn income, develop professional skills and connect to the art market.
Industry leaders to inform Australia’s next National Cultural Policy
Five Expert Panels and a Policy Advisory Group have been appointed to help shape the new National Cultural Policy.
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Skywhales set sail in skies across Australia again
The iconic inflatable family are among 6 eye-catching exhibitions to tour the country thanks to the Visions of Australia program.
Supplier selected to lead review of Indigenous Art Code
Established in 2010, the Code is designed to ensure the fair and ethical treatment of First Nations artists.
Share your views on an updated guide for assessing the significance of cultural objects
The Australian Government is encouraging people involved in the collections and cultural heritage sector to have their say on an update to Significance 2.0: a guide to assessing the significance of collections.
Federal Budget hits the right notes for Canberra and Darwin orchestras
The government is continuing to support vibrant arts organisations across the country, with new funding announced for both the Canberra Symphony Orchestra and Darwin Symphony Orchestra.
Investing in our future artists and arts workers
Australia's premier arts training organisations will receive a significant funding boost in the 2024–25 Federal Budget.
Japanese ceramics to be showcased in Temora
The regional NSW town celebrates its sister city relationship with Izumizaki, Japan through a loan from the National Gallery of Australia.
National art collection springs into Alice
Foundational works, including paintings by Albert Namatjira, will travel from Canberra to the Red Centre as part of the Government’s Sharing the National Collection initiative.
Mamma Mia! Australia to represent at Eurovision with help from Government fund
The Government have announced that 14 projects will share in $1.14 million made available through the International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund.
Rare First Nations drawing acquired
A rare drawing from one of the most important First Nations artists of the nineteenth century has been acquired.
Sharing the National Collection with more Australians than ever before
The Australian Government continues to partner with galleries and cultural institutions under the groundbreaking initiative.
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National Arts and Disability Strategy Evaluation Report 2013–2015
Published: 22 Sep 2017 Ministers evaluate the implementation of the Strategy every three years, in consultation with the arts and disability sector. The second evaluation covers the period from 2013–15. The resulting Evaluation Report was released in …
PublicationCreative Economy Taskforce—Statement—10 September 2021
Published: 14 Sep 2021 The statement endorses the importance of vaccinations and national consistency and clarity on business and health settings for Australia’s reopening. creative-economy-taskforce-statement-10september2021.docx (DOCX, 25.49 KB) …
PublicationNational Opera Review Final Report Executive Summary
Published: 25 Oct 2016 The National Opera Review Executive Summary. These documents have not been produced by us and may not meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA requirements. Please contact us at publishing@communications.gov.au to obtain alternative copies. …
PublicationIndigenous Contemporary Music Program opens
Applications are now open for grants through the Indigenous Contemporary Music program 17 Mar 2023 Image credit: Deline Briscoe performs at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, 2018. Photo by Blueclick Photography. The Indigenous Contemporary Music program …
NewsLocal works set to give Australia a boost overseas
The Australia Council has announced the 11 recipients of the Visual Arts & Crafts Strategy (VACS) Major Commissioning Projects. 17 Mar 2023 Eleven artists from across the country will each receive an equal share in the $1.1 million VACS Major …
NewsNational Opera Review - Final Report Appendix
Published: 25 Oct 2016 Sections of the Discussion Paper. These documents have not been produced by us and may not meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA requirements. Please contact us at publishing@communications.gov.au to obtain alternative copies. …
PublicationWriters to be fairly compensated
Australian authors, illustrators and publishers to be recompensed for their e-books and audiobooks being held in Australian libraries. 21 Mar 2023 A woman reads an e-book on a couch As announced under the Australia Government’s new National Cultural …
NewsRekindling program reconnects First Nations youth
A flagship dance and language program is reconnecting First Nations youth with their culture. 22 Mar 2023 ‘In learning about your culture you learn more about yourself’ – a participant sums up how the Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Rekindling program it is …
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PageResearch confirms importance of live music workers
Our research highlights the diverse occupations of live music workers and their contribution to Australia’s social and cultural fabric. 27 Mar 2023 The contribution of live music to our creative economy has been confirmed following the release of the …
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