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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.
Have your say
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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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
The Indigenous Art Code (the Code) is under review for the first time since it was established in 2010.
Sharing the National Collection travels to Hervey Bay with works by celebrated Australians
The Hervey Bay Regional Gallery will feature works by some of Australia's leading 20th century artists for 2 years thanks to the scheme.
Australian arts go global including to the Paralympic Games
The Government is continuing to help showcase the best of the Australian arts scene to the world with funding for four projects.
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Applications are now open for the latest funding round of the Festivals Australia program.
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Arts and cultural festivals back in action in regional Australia
Through the latest round of the Festivals Australia program, 15 innovative and inspiring projects will be supported by the Government. 6 Jan 2023 Disco and Wellsy perform at the Dashville Progress Society Spectacular. Photo courtesy of the Dashville …
NewsAustralian Government Policy on Indigenous Repatriation
Published: 20 Dec 2019 The Australian Government Policy on Indigenous Repatriation was established in 2011. In 2016, it was updated to reflect the change in department name. australian_government_policy_on_indigenous_repatriation.docx (DOCX, 780.81 KB) …
PublicationArts Access Australia—Project Accessibility Plan Template
Published: 21 Sep 2016 Arts Access Australia—Project Accessibility Plan Template for our funding programs. arts-access-australia-poject-accessibility_0.docx (DOCX, 166.95 KB) arts-access-australia-poject-accessibility_0.pdf (PDF, 239.46 KB) … 391 … 392 … …
Publication2020–21 Indigenous Languages and Arts program grant recipients
Published: 21 Jan 2021 2020-21-indigenous-languages-and-arts-program-grant-recipients-december-2020.docx (DOCX, 161.88 KB) 2020-21-indigenous-languages-and-arts-program-grant-recipients-december-2020.pdf (PDF, 485.79 KB) … 397 … 398 … 3 … 2020–21 …
PublicationCertificate of Donation—Cultural Gifts Program
Published: 13 Jan 2026 Subdivision 30-A of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. This form is to be completed by the donor (all persons with a legal interest in the items being donated) and signed by the authorised officer accepting the gift on behalf of …
PublicationIndigenous Contemporary Music grant recipients
Published: 3 Mar 2021 The Indigenous Contemporary Music program, administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications, supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians and bands. It provides …
PublicationIndigenous Languages and Arts Program guidelines
Published: 19 Apr 2017 The Department of Communications and the Arts develops and administers Australian Government programs and policies that encourage excellence in art, support our cultural heritage and provide access to arts and culture. This enables …
PublicationRISE Fund grant recipients—Batch two summary of projects
Published: 6 Apr 2021 rise-fund-grant-recipients-batch-two-summary-of-projects.docx (DOCX, 192.83 KB) rise-fund-grant-recipients-batch-two-summary-of-projects.pdf (PDF, 922.64 KB) … 408 … 409 … RISE Fund grant recipients—Batch two summary of …
Publication2016–17 Indigenous Languages and Arts program grant recipients
Published: 11 Oct 2016 Targeted grant recipients Open round grant recipients Strategic projects 2016-17-indigenous-languages-and-arts-program-grant-recipients.docx (DOCX, 686.23 KB) 2016-17-indigenous-languages-and-arts-program-grant-recipients.pdf (PDF, …
PublicationRISE Fund grant recipients—Batch three summary of projects
Published: 7 Mar 2021 rise-fund-batch-three-summary-of-projects_0.docx (DOCX, 193.4 KB) rise-fund-batch-three-summary-of-projects_0.pdf (PDF, 918.3 KB) … 413 … 414 … RISE Fund grant recipients—Batch three summary of …
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