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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Funding programs
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Regional arts
Festivals Australia supports community participation in, and access to, the arts and aims to support partnerships and collaboration across the sector.
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Regional arts
The Visions of Australia regional exhibition touring program supports audience access to Australian arts and cultural material, with a particular focus on tours to regional and remote Australia.
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Regional arts
The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government program that supports sustainable cultural development in regional and remote communities in Australia. The program is managed by Regional Arts Australia and organisations in each state and territory.
