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A total of 77 arts projects will share in over $1.7 million thanks to the latest round of Regional Arts Fund Project Grants.
The grants will support a range of new arts projects in regional and remote areas and help to drive cultural and economic vitality in 72 locations, generating over 850 new employment opportunities for artists and arts workers across Australia.
Projects will begin rolling out from January 2026 and are expected to reach an audience of 1.2 million Australians. The projects feature 11 different art forms and include:
- Alice Springs, Northern Territory—Red Dirt Poetry—NT Poetry Slam Tour from Mparntwe/Alice to Garramilla/Darwin—The poetry slam competition will span the NT and include workshops in each location. Two winners will be sent to Sydney to represent the NT at the National Australian Poetry Slam at the Opera House.
- Lightning Ridge, New South Wales—Rebel Black—Resonance: Artist Residencies and Sound Futures in Lightning Ridge—Three regional musicians will attend a residency for 9 months, before delivering a headline musical performance during the 2026 Open Mic + Headlines concert series.
- Toowoomba and Lockyer Valley regions, Queensland—Lizzy Stanfield Flores—The Bear Truth School Tour—This innovative touring performance will explore Queenslanders' experiences with gender-based discrimination, societal expectations, and empowerment, using the viral online question 'Would you rather be trapped in the woods with a man or a bear?' as its launch point. The Bear Truth will encourage students to reflect on and create a future built on empathy and understanding.
- Yorke Peninsula, South Australia—Nharangga Warra Aboriginal Progress Association—Winda the Owl: Stories in Fire and Lanterns—A community celebration on Narungga Country will bring to life the story of Winda the Owl through fire, lanterns and storytelling. Guided by Narungga Elders, this immersive event invites participants to gather in light and language.
The Regional Arts Fund supports sustainable cultural development in regional and remote communities in Australia and is managed by Regional Arts Australia and organisations in each state and territory.
The next round of Regional Arts Fund Project Grants is expected to open for applications in February 2026.
For a full list of recipients and more information about funding opportunities, visit the Regional Arts Fund page.
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Have your say on Australia’s next National Cultural Policy
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Creatives leading with innovation in regional communities
Regional Arts Australia is delivering 2 fully funded, 12-month residencies under the Industry Residencies Pilot Program.
Apply to deliver the Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program
We are seeking a service provider or providers to deliver temporary paid job placements through the $2.2 million Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program (the Program).
Applications now open for funding of regional and remote arts projects
Round 22 of the Festivals Australia program is open to applications for arts projects at festivals and community events in regional and remote Australia.
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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.
Creatives leading with innovation in regional communities
Regional Arts Australia is delivering 2 fully funded, 12-month residencies under the Industry Residencies Pilot Program.
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia acquires iconic pinball machines
Five rare pinball machines manufactured by the Hankin Pinball Company in Newcastle are set to join the collection of our National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA).
Return of cultural objects to Mexico
The return coincides with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Mexico.
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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.
Geoscience Australia unveils a rare opal
The Yowah Moon opal, which is one of the rarest types of precious opals found in Australia, has recently been unveiled at Geoscience Australia with funding assistance from the National Cultural Heritage Account.
Resale Royalty Right Scheme extended to 17 countries
Artists will be entitled to royalty payments when their work is resold overseas after changes to the Resale Royalty Right Scheme to commence 31 March 2024.
Festival projects to shine across the country
Close to $700,000 is being delivered to help arts projects reach new audiences and communities.
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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
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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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