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Applications are now open for the Visions of Australia regional exhibitions touring program.
The latest round of the Visions of Australia program is now open with up to $1 million in funding available to assist quality exhibitions tour the country.
The program increases access to arts and cultural experiences for audiences outside major cities, and encourages partnerships between museums and galleries across the collections sector.
To be eligible for support, tours must include at least three venues outside the applicant's home state or territory and include regional and/or remote venues.
The Visions of Australia program promotes the National Cultural Policy, Revive, by providing opportunities for audiences across the country to engage with our vibrant arts and culture landscape.
Applications for Round 18 close 5pm 1 March 2024 (AEDT).
Find out more:
- To apply, visit Visions of Australia | Office for the Arts
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Sharing more treasures from the National Collection
Eight regional Australian communities are finding new inspiration from artworks on loan from the National Gallery of Australia.
Bringing international art to Australia with funding to help with insurance costs
The 2026–27 round of the Australian Government International Exhibitions Insurance program (AGIEI) is now open to applications.
Funding available for new arts and cultural touring exhibitions
Arts and cultural organisations can now apply for Round 22 of the Visions of Australia funding program.
Visions of Australia getting shows on the road
Seven organisations will share in up to $1.3 million in program funding.
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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
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.
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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Sharing more treasures from the National Collection
Eight regional Australian communities are finding new inspiration from artworks on loan from the National Gallery of Australia.
Bringing international art to Australia with funding to help with insurance costs
The 2026–27 round of the Australian Government International Exhibitions Insurance program (AGIEI) is now open to applications.
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.
Funding available for new arts and cultural touring exhibitions
Arts and cultural organisations can now apply for Round 22 of the Visions of Australia funding program.
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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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