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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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Applications now open for funding of regional and remote arts projects through the Festivals Australia program
Round 23 of the Festivals Australia program is open for applications for arts projects at festivals and community events in regional and remote Australia.
Funding boost for regional and remote festival projects
The latest Festivals Australia funding round provides more than $730,000 across 25 regional and remote festival projects.
Helping Australians discover original contemporary music by Australian artists
The Revive Live program is providing over $500,000 in funding to 2 upcoming music events.
Have your say on Australia’s next National Cultural Policy
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A new National Cultural Policy
Between 23 March 2026 and 24 May 2026, Australians were invited to share their views and help guide the next National Cultural Policy. Public submissions are being uploaded to this page as they're being reviewed by us. Read the public submissions.
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 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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New edition of Significance released
The third edition of Significance provides new and updated practical guidance for assessing and explaining the significance of cultural items and collections.
Getting the band together, but who pays their super?
Updated advice from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on who pays super to workers in the music industry.
A new page for Lending Rights
New legislation for the Lending Rights schemes commenced on 1 October 2026.
Sharing the National Collection hits 2 million visitor milestone
The Sharing the National Collection program enables galleries around the country to borrow works from the national collection for long-term display.
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Funding secured for Fire of Australia opal
The Government has announced funding to assist the South Australian Museum to purchase the Fire of Australia opal.
Convict’s timekeeper seeing out its days at Port Macquarie Historical Museum
The purchase of the sundial for permanent exhibition will assist in better interpretation of Port Macquarie's history as a British penal settlement and the part Port Macquarie has played within the overall theme of white settlement of Australia.
—Ms Debbie Sommers, Vice President, Port Macquarie…
Unique Dame Nellie memorabilia goes under the hammer
Unique Dame Nellie memorabilia goes under the hammer
National Library bringing archived Fairfax images to life
The National Library of Australia is embarking on a ground-breaking project to conserve, catalogue and digitise 12,000 glass-plate negatives from the Fairfax photographic archive.
Powerhouse Museum secures rare Wedgewood vase inspired by colonial Australia
The National Cultural Heritage Account helped Sydney's Powerhouse Museum buy a historically significant Wedgwood Swan Vase.
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National 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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ART/works provides subscribers with the latest news on funding opportunities, industry research and sector updates. Sent to your inbox as major news breaks, ART/works keeps you up-to-date with what's happening in Australia's cultural and creative sector, …
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 …
NewsLive gigs back in the spotlight
Program provides support for venue-based music 29 Mar 2023 $2.5 million in targeted funding is available under Round Six of the Live Music Australia Program. The funding will assist live music venues as they rebuild following the impacts of the pandemic, …
NewsNational Opera Review - Final Report
Published: 25 Oct 2016 The National Opera Review was asked, under its Terms of Reference, to make recommendations aimed at promoting the financial viability, artistic vibrancy and accessibility of Australia’s four Major Opera Companies, namely Opera …
PublicationELR Policies and Procedures 2023
Published: 31 Mar 2023 ELR Policies and Procedures 2023 (Word) (DOCX, 153.92 KB) ELR Policies and Procedures 2023 (PDF) (PDF, 344.27 …
PublicationTrove funding secured in 2023-24 Federal Budget
The Australian Government will commit $33 million in funding over four years in the coming Budget, preserving Australia’s most significant cultural and historical resource. 4 Apr 2023 Photo: Damian McDonald Australia’s most important collection of digital …
NewsRare Canadian cultural objects dating back to 19th Century to return home
Museums Victoria will repatriate 6 highly significant cultural items back to their Indigenous community in Canada with the assistance of the Australian Government. 3 Apr 2023 (clockwise from top left: smoking pipe, ornate cloak, pouch, leggings, broach, …
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