National Indigenous Visual Arts...
The National Indigenous Visual Arts Action Plan sets the Australian Government’s priorities to support the visual arts sector...
What we do
ART/works
ART/works is our monthly e-newsletter designed to help you stay up-to-date with all the latest news and activities in the arts...
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Cultural heritage
We protect national and international movable cultural heritage: we regulate exports and imports, and help museums, galleries...
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Screen
Australia's iconic screen industry is an important contributor to the nation's cultural life and showcases the talents and...
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Indigenous arts and languages
Language and art are essential to the wellbeing, culture and identity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and...
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Literature
Australian literature is vital to our cultural and intellectual life and communicating Australian stories. We support the work...
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Performing arts
The Australian Government provides funding and support for Australia's vibrant performing arts sector. ...
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Regional arts
We support arts and cultural development in regional and remote communities to help overcome the obstacles presented by...
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Museums, galleries and libraries
Australia's collecting institutions protect and celebrate Australia's rich cultural heritage, share resources and mentor...
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Visual arts
The government supports visual artists through a range of initiatives and schemes including Artbank, the Resale Royalty Scheme...
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Funding programs
General
The RISE Fund is supporting the arts and entertainment sector to reactivate. The program is targeting funding towards the arts and entertainment sector organisations to assist in the presentation of cultural and creative projects, activities and events to rebuild confidence amongst investors, producers and consumers. Projects that target audiences in outer metropolitan, regional and remote areas will also be taken into account, as well as projects that involve tours and use local regional pre-production and production, services and support acts.
General
The Arts Sustainability Fund supports the arts and entertainment sector to continue its activities by providing necessary finance to plan a pathway for recovery from the effects of COVID‑19. Funding will support employment and contribute to rebuilding Australia's economy, as well as enhancing community wellbeing and access to cultural experiences across Australia.
Carlene West (painting) Amanda Dent (photography). (detail) +
Indigenous arts and languages
The Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program helps fund the operations of around 80 Indigenous-owned art centres, and a number of art fairs, regional hubs and industry service organisations that are at the heart of Australia’s world-famous Indigenous visual art movement.
