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84 arts projects will share in over $1.7 million thanks to the Regional Arts Fund.
The projects are expected to reach almost 1 million Australians both live and online and generate over 1,000 new employment opportunities for artists and arts workers in regional and remote areas.
The Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund supports sustainable cultural development in regional and remote communities in Australia. It is managed by Regional Arts Australia and organisations in each state and territory. Some of the latest recipients of Project Grants include:
- The Almiraj Sufi and Islamic Study Centre will present Wide Desert Listening, whichartist Sufi Oz will perform with Barkindji/Malyangapa songman Leroy Johnson to celebrate and explore the cultural heritage of Broken Hill in New South Wales.
- Barkly Regional Arts will deliver a year-long series of community arts workshops in Tennant Creek, Northern Territory, throughout 2025.
- Musical Theatre Australia will embark on its inaugural tour of the award-winning musical A Girl’s Guide to World War in 2025, bringing high-quality musical theatre to audiences across Queensland.
- Ngapala Artist Development Project will support First Nations artists to visit Ngapala Arts in Copley, South Australia, to run workshops with Ngapala Artists.
- Radical Fields End of Season Harvest is a socially-engaged contemporary arts and cultural event on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Glenlyon Victoria.
- Hard As Puck - Producer Development will assist filmmaker Chanel Bowen to produce a feature documentary ‘Hard as Puck’, following Para-Ice Hockey players in Western Australian as they vie for a place on the first-ever Australian team.
- The Cocos Batik Revival Project aims to reclaim and revitalise Batik, an important cultural practice for the Cocos Island community.
- 2025 lutruwita/Tasmania Touring Program Van Diemen’s Band will deliver 22 performances across Tasmania.
A full list of recipients can be found on the Regional Arts Fund page.
Through the National Cultural Policy – Revive a place for every story, a story for every place, the Regional Arts Fund received an additional $8.5 million over 4 years from 2023-24.
The next round of Project Grant funding is expected to open for applications in February 2025 for projects commencing from July 2025.
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Applications now open for funding of regional and remote arts projects through the Festivals Australia program
Round 23 of the Festivals Australia program is open for applications for arts projects at festivals and community events in regional and remote Australia.
Funding boost for regional and remote festival projects
The latest Festivals Australia funding round provides more than $730,000 across 25 regional and remote festival projects.
Helping Australians discover original contemporary music by Australian artists
The Revive Live program is providing over $500,000 in funding to 2 upcoming music events.
Have your say on Australia’s next National Cultural Policy
Share your views to help shape the future direction of the creative and culture sector.
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A new National Cultural Policy
Between 23 March 2026 and 24 May 2026, Australians were invited to share their views and help guide the next National Cultural Policy. Public submissions are being uploaded to this page as they're being reviewed by us. Read the public submissions.
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 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.
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Getting the band together, but who pays their super?
Updated advice from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on who pays super to workers in the music industry.
A new page for Lending Rights
New legislation for the Lending Rights schemes commenced on 1 October 2026.
Sharing the National Collection hits 2 million visitor milestone
The Sharing the National Collection program enables galleries around the country to borrow works from the national collection for long-term display.
Australia's cultural and creative activity continues to grow
New figures show cultural and creative activity contributed $70.3 billion to Australia's economy in 2024–25.
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Cultural treasures returned to China
Three significant objects belonging to the cultural heritage of China have been returned to their Government in a special handover ceremony at the Embassy in Canberra.
Cross-cultural performance set to impress
Powerful performance tells the stories of historical interactions between Yolngu and Tawainese people.
Introducing Gurray: The ground-breaking First Nations language keyboard app
World-first language conversation app, supported through our Indigenous Languages and Arts Program, is now ready for all Australians to use.
First Nations ancestors to return home from Vienna
Six First Nations ancestors will be accompanied back home by Traditional Custodians and Government representatives.
First Nations ancestors to make long journey home from UK
The Government has welcomed the return of 11 First Nations ancestors from two collecting institutions in the United Kingdom.
More iconic works to hit the road through Sharing the National Collection scheme
The National Gallery of Australia has announced two further partnerships under the Australian Government's Sharing the National Collection initiative.
Apply now for funding through the Visions of Australia program
Round 17 of the program now open for applications
Apply now for Live Music Australia grants
More support to host Australian music festivals is now available.
Supporting the next generation of creatives
The Australian Government is investing a further $450,000 to support youth arts programs.
Applications open for Round 17 of the Festivals Australia program
Regional artists, arts workers and organisations are invited to apply for Australian Government support.
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National 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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ART/works provides subscribers with the latest news on funding opportunities, industry research and sector updates. Sent to your inbox as major news breaks, ART/works keeps you up-to-date with what's happening in Australia's cultural and creative sector, …
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 …
NewsLive gigs back in the spotlight
Program provides support for venue-based music 29 Mar 2023 $2.5 million in targeted funding is available under Round Six of the Live Music Australia Program. The funding will assist live music venues as they rebuild following the impacts of the pandemic, …
NewsNational Opera Review - Final Report
Published: 25 Oct 2016 The National Opera Review was asked, under its Terms of Reference, to make recommendations aimed at promoting the financial viability, artistic vibrancy and accessibility of Australia’s four Major Opera Companies, namely Opera …
PublicationELR Policies and Procedures 2023
Published: 31 Mar 2023 ELR Policies and Procedures 2023 (Word) (DOCX, 153.92 KB) ELR Policies and Procedures 2023 (PDF) (PDF, 344.27 …
PublicationTrove funding secured in 2023-24 Federal Budget
The Australian Government will commit $33 million in funding over four years in the coming Budget, preserving Australia’s most significant cultural and historical resource. 4 Apr 2023 Photo: Damian McDonald Australia’s most important collection of digital …
NewsRare Canadian cultural objects dating back to 19th Century to return home
Museums Victoria will repatriate 6 highly significant cultural items back to their Indigenous community in Canada with the assistance of the Australian Government. 3 Apr 2023 (clockwise from top left: smoking pipe, ornate cloak, pouch, leggings, broach, …
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