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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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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.
Apply now for Festivals Australia funding
Applications are now open for the latest funding round of the Festivals Australia program.
Heritage bagpipes marching to Mackay
A rare set of bagpipes which accompanied Australian soldiers on the Western Front in the First World War have recently been returned to Australia after over a century overseas.
First Nations ancestors return home from Aotearoa New Zealand
A cultural ceremony was held at the Auckland War Memorial Museum to acknowledge the return of six ancestors.
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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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