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The Australia Council has announced the 11 recipients of the Visual Arts & Crafts Strategy (VACS) Major Commissioning Projects.
Eleven artists from across the country will each receive an equal share in the $1.1 million VACS Major Commissioning Projects fund.
Artists will present their works in small, medium and community spaces as well as state and international galleries.
Artists range from early career to well established, each working in a variety of different mediums.
Amongst those presenting on the world stage is First Nations artist, Richard Bell, whose work will be showcased in the TATE Modern's Turbine Hall gallery in London.
Applications were peer assessed by a panel of industry experts with applications assessed on quality, viability, and innovation of the work..
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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.
Festivals Australia program bringing together past, present and future
Over $700,000 will be shared amongst successful projects through round 20.
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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New Australian content laws for streaming services
The laws will bring more Australian stories to our screens and support the local screen industry.
Archaeological objects returned to Egypt
Seventeen Egyptian artefacts have been formally returned to the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt in a handover held at the Australian Parliament House.
Australia is alive with the sound of music
Live music in Australia is getting turned up through Revive Live grants.
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.
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Support for Indigenous languages and arts activities
First Nations community organisations that run language and arts activities will share in $30 million through the Indigenous Languages and Arts (ILA) program.
Holey Dollar returned to Poland
A 200-year-old silver coin has been returned to the Government of Poland.
Support for First Nations artists
First Nations-owned art centres, fairs, regional hubs and industry service organisations will share in $38 million through the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program.
Australian talent shines on the world stage
Seven recent and upcoming creative projects are forging stronger ties between Australia and the world.
![Art technician Chas Glover and Tweed Regional Gallery Curator - Exhibitions Tina Wilson hanging Claude Monet's masterpiece 'Meules, milieu du jour [Haystacks, midday]', 1890, as part of the National Gallery of Australia's Sharing the National Collection initiative. Photo by Luke Marsden.](/sites/default/files/styles/civictheme_navigation_card/public/images/claude-monet-meules-milieu-du-jour-haystacks-midday-1890-839x410-png.png?h=8b37d352&itok=WMOGG8-9)
Revive hits two-year milestone
The landmark National Cultural Policy, now in it’s second year, is continuing to make major progress supporting Australian arts and culture.
Protecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts and crafts
The Australian Government has released its response to the Productivity Commission's study report into the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts and crafts market.
Round 20 of Visions of Australia program open to applications
Australians in regional and remote areas will see imaginative exhibitions visit their communities once funding is awarded later this year.
Working group to inform protection of First Nations art and Indigenous cultural intellectual property rights
First Nations expert working group has been established to help inform standalone legislation to protect First Nations traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions.
Support for festivals across Australia
Regional and remote festivals set to benefit from the latest round of funding.
New exhibitions to tour Australia
Communities across the country will be able to enjoy fascinating new touring exhibitions through the latest round of the Australian Government’s Visions of Australia program.
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Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS)—impacts of COVID-19
Published: 22 Apr 2020 This document contains responses to frequently asked questions we are hearing from IVAIS recipients. We will endeavour to update this document regularly pending developments with the Australian Government’s response to the evolving …
PublicationLocation offset glossary
Published: 4 Apr 2025 This Glossary is a combination of terminology and a general description of what is, and is not, considered qualifying Australian production expenditure (QAPE) for the Location Offset. Location Offset glossary—April 2025—PDF (PDF, …
PublicationILA program COVID-19 frequently asked questions
Published: 21 Apr 2020 ILA program COVID-19 frequently asked questions ila-covid-19-factsheet.docx (DOCX, 52.84 KB) ila-covid-19-factsheet.pdf (PDF, 188.97 KB) … 303 … 304 … 305 … 3 … ILA program COVID-19 frequently asked …
PublicationFestivals Australia October 2015 Round - Grant Recipients
Published: 31 Jan 2015 festivals-of-australia-grants-recipients-october-round-2015-16-2_0.docx (DOCX, 63.26 KB) festivals-of-australia-grants-recipients-october-round-2015-16-2_0.pdf (PDF, 451.38 KB) … 306 … 307 … 14 … 16 … Festivals Australia October …
PublicationThe Australian Government response to the Report on the impact of inauthentic art and craft in the style of First Nations peoples
Published: 3 Mar 2020 The Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairs: Report on the impact of inauthentic art and craft in the style of First Nations peoples. …
PublicationFestivals Australia grant recipients—National summary of projects—Round 9, September 2019
Published: 24 Jan 2020 List of national summary of projects for Round 9, September 2019. festivals_australia-grant-recipients_r9.docx (DOCX, 124.79 KB) festivals_australia-grant-recipients_r9.pdf (PDF, 172.72 KB) … 311 … 312 … 313 … 15 … 16 … Festivals …
PublicationArts Access Australia project accessibility plan
Published: 9 Aug 2016 Template to help check the accessibility of your event. arts_access_australia_project_accessibility_plan.docx (DOCX, 50.58 KB) arts_access_australia_project_accessibility_plan_0.pdf (PDF, 307.94 KB) … 314 … 315 … 316 … 52 … Arts …
PublicationAuspice arrangement confirmation form
Published: 20 Nov 2017 This form is to confirm the auspice arrangements that have been made. auspice-arrangement-confirmation-form.docx (DOCX, 751.57 KB) auspice-arrangement-confirmation-form.pdf (PDF, 210.13 KB) … 319 … 317 … 318 … 10 … Auspice …
PublicationFestivals Australia Frequently Asked Questions
Published: 9 Sep 2016 FAQ covering funding, eligibility, assessment criteria, application and assessment process, privacy and complaints mechanism. faqs-festivals-australia.docx (DOCX, 112.52 KB) faqs-festivals-australia.pdf (PDF, 585.67 KB) … 320 … 321 … …
PublicationFestivals Australia program guidelines
Published: 9 Sep 2016 The Australian Government provides approximately $1.2 million each financial year for the Festivals Australia program. Festivals Australia delivers two funding rounds usually closing in September and March each year. …
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