What we do
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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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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Funding programs
Literature
Australian book publishers or creators—authors, illustrators, editors, translators and compilers—can be compensated for the loss of income through the free multiple use of their work in Australian public and educational lending libraries.
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.
Bruno Benini (detail) +
Cultural heritage
The National Cultural Heritage Account helps Australian public cultural organisations buy significant objects that they could not otherwise afford.
