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More than 40 art centres and artists will share in over $5 million funding through the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program.
The IVAIS program funds activities to support a professional, viable and ethical Indigenous visual arts industry with strong participation by First Nations people.
Funding provides the infrastructure for artists’ studio space, materials, development opportunities, marketing and professional support.
The latest round of funding is provided through an annual open-competitive grant opportunity for eligible organisations.
Forty-two organisations across Australia will use the funding to promote Indigenous art centres, share culture, and engage and educate audiences and artists through exhibitions.
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Image: Saretta painting artwork, 2023, provided by Malang Indigenous Corporation.
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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.
Apply to deliver the Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program
We are seeking a service provider or providers to deliver temporary paid job placements through the $2.2 million Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program (the Program).
Grant applications open for Indigenous languages and arts programs
The ILA program supports the expression, conservation and maintenance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures through languages and arts activities around Australia.
Language is key in delivering healthy teeth practices
A pilot project teaching dental health practices to First Nations children in language has shown to improve oral health speech and literacy.
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A new National Cultural Policy
We invite you to share your views to inform the development of Australia's new National Cultural Policy, ensuring it embodies the diversity and aspirations of our nation.
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
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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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.
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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.
Creatives leading with innovation in regional communities
Regional Arts Australia is delivering 2 fully funded, 12-month residencies under the Industry Residencies Pilot Program.
National Film and Sound Archive of Australia acquires iconic pinball machines
Five rare pinball machines manufactured by the Hankin Pinball Company in Newcastle are set to join the collection of our National Film and Sound Archive (NFSA).
Return of cultural objects to Mexico
The return coincides with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and Mexico.
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Supporting the performing arts community
Two performing arts organisations will share in $55,000 in Australian Government funding
Australian art to tour the country
Visions of Australia funding supports 5 exhibitions to tour, with a focus on regional locations.
Boosting youth participation in the arts
More than $3.4 million in Australian Government funding announced.
International Exhibitions Insurance Program now open
The Australian Government International Exhibitions Insurance Program (AGIEI) 2023-24 is now open for applications.
Supporting more global opportunities for Australian artists
Close to $1.3 million in Australian Government funding will promote Australian arts and culture on the global stage.
Supporting First Nations visual arts
More than 40 art centres and artists will share in over $5 million funding through the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program.
Vibrant and interactive exhibition explores and shares Jaara community knowledge
The permanent exhibition ‘Boorp Boorp Boondyil – Passing Knowledge to our Children’ in Castlemaine shares important cultural knowledge.
Educational resource brings First Nations cultural content into the classroom
An online portal is providing educators with access to easy to use, carefully designed and co-created resources.
Australian authors and publishers to receive more than $23 million
More than 17,000 individual payments will be made under the Government’s Lending Right Schemes.
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National Arts and Disability Strategy Evaluation Report 2013–2015
Published: 22 Sep 2017 Ministers evaluate the implementation of the Strategy every three years, in consultation with the arts and disability sector. The second evaluation covers the period from 2013–15. The resulting Evaluation Report was released in …
PublicationCreative Economy Taskforce—Statement—10 September 2021
Published: 14 Sep 2021 The statement endorses the importance of vaccinations and national consistency and clarity on business and health settings for Australia’s reopening. creative-economy-taskforce-statement-10september2021.docx (DOCX, 25.49 KB) …
PublicationNational Opera Review Final Report Executive Summary
Published: 25 Oct 2016 The National Opera Review Executive Summary. 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. …
PublicationIndigenous Contemporary Music Program opens
Applications are now open for grants through the Indigenous Contemporary Music program 17 Mar 2023 Image credit: Deline Briscoe performs at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, 2018. Photo by Blueclick Photography. The Indigenous Contemporary Music program …
NewsLocal works set to give Australia a boost overseas
The Australia Council has announced the 11 recipients of the Visual Arts & Crafts Strategy (VACS) Major Commissioning Projects. 17 Mar 2023 Eleven artists from across the country will each receive an equal share in the $1.1 million VACS Major …
NewsNational 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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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 …
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