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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.
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.
Sir Donald Bradman’s Baggy Green the newest addition to the national collection
The National Museum of Australia has recently acquired the iconic cricketer’s cap with the help of the National Cultural Heritage Account.
Ukrainian cultural objects returned home
Two archaeological objects have been returned to the Government of Ukraine.
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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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Review of the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act
Shane Simpson AM finished a review of the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986 in 2015.
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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.
New data released on the value of Australia’s cultural and creative sector
Updated estimates of cultural and creative activity in Australia 2014-15 to 2023-24 have been released.
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Renewal Grants—national recipients list—August 2021
Published: 4 Aug 2021 renewal-grants-national-recipients-list-august2021.docx (DOCX, 174.57 KB) renewal-grants-national-recipients-list-august2021.pdf (PDF, 335.06 KB) … 458 … 459 … Renewal Grants—national recipients list—August …
PublicationCultural funding by government 2016–17 report
Published: 13 Aug 2021 The following data files may not meet WCAG 2.0 accessibility requirements. Please email intergovernmentalengagement@arts.gov.au for more information. Cultural funding by government 2016–17 survey data (PDF 337kB) Cultural funding …
PublicationNational 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
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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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