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The Government has provided $125,000 to the National Museum of Australia to purchase a rare female Tasmanian tiger (thylacine) pelt.
The skin dates back to 1923 and is one of only 45 known complete adult pelts. It hung on the wall of a New Zealand canoe hire business and taxidermy museum for many years until its rarity was recognised by a group of visiting Victoria University of Wellington students. The pelt was returned to Australia from New Zealand for conservation in 2018.
It is one of the few remaining complete thylacine specimens and has high scientific, cultural and historical significance because of its condition. There are still traces of DNA on the pelt, which may hold potential for further analysis and research.
The funding is provided through the National Cultural Heritage Account and will be matched by the NMA. The NMA holds the largest single collection of thylacine organ specimens in the world.
The Government’s National Cultural Heritage Account assists institutions to acquire significant Australian historical objects and ensure they are preserved in Australia for public display.
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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.
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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.
Apply now for Festivals Australia funding
Applications are now open for the latest funding round of the Festivals Australia program.
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.
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.
Apply now to help protect First Nations arts and culture
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Global launch of the International Decade of Indigenous Languages 2022-2032
Australian Government representatives marked the occasion at a special event in Paris.
Resale Royalties Scheme hits $15 million milestone
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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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