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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
- Read more about Revive
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More nationally significant artworks reach regional Australia
Five eastern Australian galleries will be loaned pieces from the national collection to share with regional and suburban communities.
Exhibitions from national collecting institutions to tour
$1 million from the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program will support new exhibitions to hit the road.
Bendigo Art Gallery acquires major Sidney Nolan painting
The gallery has acquired a significant 1962 painting by renowned Australian artist Sidney Nolan thanks to the National Cultural Heritage Account.
Sharing the National Collection program celebrates 1 million visitors
The program helps galleries around the country to loan works from the national art collection.
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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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More nationally significant artworks reach regional Australia
Five eastern Australian galleries will be loaned pieces from the national collection to share with regional and suburban communities.
Australian cultural organisations receive performance grants
Newly awarded grants set to put Australian artists on the world stage
Exhibitions from national collecting institutions to tour
$1 million from the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program will support new exhibitions to hit the road.
New data released on the value of Australia’s cultural and creative sector
Updated estimates of cultural and creative activity in Australia 2014-15 to 2023-24 have been released.
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Consultation update: Indigenous cultural and intellectual property
The first stage of public consultation on protecting Indigenous cultural and intellectual property (ICIP) has wrapped up.
Cultural material to tour the country
Audiences across Australia will have the chance to connect with exhibitions from our National Collecting Institutions
More than $21 million to invigorate First Nations arts
A total of 89 First Nations-owned art centres, art fairs, regional hubs and industry service organisations across the country will share in the funding.
Latest live music grants to keep Australia pumping
Venues across the country to benefit from $2.5 million in Australian Government funding.
Positive change for Australian lending rights
Changes to the Public and Educational Lending Right schemes will see more than $26 million on its way to Australian authors, including payments for the first time for audiobooks and ebooks.
Funding strengthens the arts at country festivals
Festivals across regional and remote Australia will receive funding to connect audiences and communities.
Skywhales set sail in skies across Australia again
The iconic inflatable family are among 6 eye-catching exhibitions to tour the country thanks to the Visions of Australia program.
Supplier selected to lead review of Indigenous Art Code
Established in 2010, the Code is designed to ensure the fair and ethical treatment of First Nations artists.
Share your views on an updated guide for assessing the significance of cultural objects
The Australian Government is encouraging people involved in the collections and cultural heritage sector to have their say on an update to Significance 2.0: a guide to assessing the significance of collections.
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.
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2016–17 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 …
PublicationGlobal launch of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages 2022-2032
Australian Government representatives marked the occasion at a special event in Paris. 13 Aug 2024 On 13 December Australian Government officials and First Nations Partners attended the global launch of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages …
NewsFull list of Indigenous Languages and Arts—Projects stream funding recipients 2015–16
Published: 11 Oct 2016 The ILA–Projects program, administered by the Ministry for the Arts, provides targeted funding to support Indigenous art and languages. This results in outcomes that align closely with the Australian Government’s priorities of …
PublicationProject grants—recipients list, round 1, 2021
Published: 28 Jun 2021 project-grants-recipients-list-round1-2021-june2021.docx (DOCX, 187.63 KB) project-grants-recipients-list-round1-2021-june2021.pdf (PDF, 436.23 KB) … 418 … 419 … Project grants—recipients list, round 1, …
PublicationIndigenous Languages and Arts (Languages) stream—2015–16 funding recipients
Published: 11 Oct 2016 The Indigenous Languages and Arts (Languages) stream provides operational funding to organisations that support the revival and maintenance of Indigenous languages. This funding will include support for Indigenous language centres …
PublicationFestivals Australia February 2021 round 12—grant recipients
Published: 1 Jul 2021 festivals-australia-grant-recipients-national-summary-of-projects-round-12-february2021.docx (DOCX, 170.9 KB) festivals-australia-grant-recipients-national-summary-of-projects-round-12-february2021.pdf (PDF, 1013.38 KB) … 423 … 424 … …
PublicationJoint ASAG release - Communique
Published: 22 Nov 2017 Australia and Singapore cultural leaders commit to more partnerships through collaborative works and exchange of knowledge through events and festivals in both countries. joint_asag_release_communique_0.docx (DOCX, 205.26 KB) …
PublicationLive Music Australia grant recipients—Round 2—2021
Published: 16 Jul 2021 The Live Music Australia program, administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications, is a competitive grants opportunity for small to medium sized venues that support quality …
PublicationBuying legally—making sure it's above board
Published: 1 Aug 2022 Before buying cultural property do your research. Buying legally is your way to make sure it’s above board. This fact sheet tells you what you need to consider when you decide to buy a cultural object. …
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