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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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Boost for arts projects in regional and remote Australia
A total of 77 arts projects will share in over $1.7 million thanks to the latest round of Regional Arts Fund Project Grants.
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.
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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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Boost for arts projects in regional and remote Australia
A total of 77 arts projects will share in over $1.7 million thanks to the latest round of Regional Arts Fund Project Grants.
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.
International Day of People with Disability 2025
Our work to support equitable access to the arts for people with disability is full steam ahead.
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Setting the path for equity in the arts
A newly released plan, Equity: the Arts and Disability Associated Plan, will support the arts, cultural, screen and digital games sectors to achieve greater equity for artists, arts workers and audiences with disability.
App unlocks ancient stories of Mungo National Park
Visitors can now explore the rich Aboriginal history of Mungo National Park thanks to a new app, Mungo Stories: Walk Together.
New arts projects in regional and remote Australia
84 arts projects will share in over $1.7 million thanks to the Regional Arts Fund.
First Nations ancestors returning home from California
A handover ceremony was held at the Fowler Museum at the University of California, Los Angeles on Thursday 7 November.
Funding available to support Indigenous languages and arts activities
Applications for grant funding are now open for the Indigenous Languages and Arts (ILA) program.
Regional galleries welcome National Gallery of Australia’s artworks
The Sharing the National Collection initiative continues with loans to 2 more Griffith Regional Gallery and Retford Park near Bowral.
Gija creation story on display at UNESCO World Heritage site
The first Aboriginal cultural representation at the UNESCO World Heritage site, Purnululu National Park in the East Kimberley, has been launched.
Critical support for live music industry
$7.7 million in Revive Live grants will support 110 live music festivals and venues to continue operating under challenging conditions.
Grant funding available to support Indigenous visual arts organisations
Applications are now open for the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program’s annual open competitive grant opportunity.
Have your say on protections for First Nations artists
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First Nations language partnerships to Close the Gap
The Australian Government is investing over $4 million towards a pilot program that will establish 11 place-based partnerships between Indigenous language centres and local service delivery partners in health and early childhood education. 9 Jan 2023 As …
NewsCultural Gifts Program—Nomination of a Valuer
Published: 22 Jul 2022 Cultural gifts program—nomination of a valuer—Section 30-210 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. cultural-gifts-program-nomination-of-valuer-july2022.docx (DOCX, 105.68 KB) …
PublicationCultural Gifts Program—Valuer referee report
Published: 22 Jul 2022 Cultural gifts program—valuer referee report—Section 30-210 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 . cultural-gifts-program-valuer-referee-report-july2022.docx (DOCX, 214.23 KB) …
PublicationVisions of Australia Venue Confirmation Form
Published: 9 Sep 2016 This form is required to be completed by the venue director or manager for each venue. venue_confirmation_form.pdf (PDF, 358.24 KB) venue_confirmation_form.pdf (PDF, 358.24 KB) … 364 … 365 … 366 … 10 … Visions of Australia Venue …
PublicationChecklist for new valuer applications
Published: 27 Jun 2019 This checklist is designed for valuers preparing documentation to gain approved status under the Cultural Gifts Program. cgp-valuer-checklist-for-new-valuer-applications.docx (DOCX, 743.62 KB) …
PublicationFrequently Asked Questions - Visions of Australia
Published: 9 Sep 2016 FAQ covering funding, eligibility, assessment criteria, application and assessment process, privacy and complaints mechanism. frequently_asked_questions_mh.docx (DOCX, 754.43 KB) frequently_asked_questions_mh.pdf (PDF, 568.62 KB) … …
PublicationCultural Gifts Program—One-off approval for a valuer to value items outside approved classes
Published: 22 Jul 2022 Information for valuers seeking a one-off extension to the classes of item they are approved to value for the purposes of providing a valuation for a specific donation. …
PublicationCultural Gifts Program—Code of conduct for valuers
Published: 22 Jul 2022 This Code of Conduct governs valuers approved under the Cultural Gifts Program. The Code is consistent with, and supplements, the Cultural Gifts Program Guide issued by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional …
PublicationCultural Gifts Program—Valuer Private Interests Assurance
Published: 22 Jul 2022 Section 30–210 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 cultural-gifts-program-valuer-private-interests-assurance.docx (DOCX, 218.73 KB) cultural-gifts-program-valuer-private-interests-assurance.pdf (PDF, 233.77 KB) … 379 … 380 … 381 …
PublicationValuation certificate checklist
Published: 27 Jun 2019 This checklist is to assist approved valuers who are preparing valuations for donations submitted under the Cultural Gifts Program (CGP). cgp-checklist-for-completing-a-valuation-certificate.docx (DOCX, 744.19 KB) …
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