What we do
National Cultural Policy
Australia's five-year National Cultural Policy—Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place.
National Cultural Policy
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...
ART/works
Cultural heritage
We protect national and international movable cultural heritage: we regulate exports and imports, and help museums, galleries...
Cultural heritage
Screen
Australia's iconic screen industry is an important contributor to the nation's cultural life and showcases the talents and...
Screen
Indigenous arts and languages
Language and art are essential to the wellbeing, culture and identity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and...
Indigenous arts and languages
Literature
Australian literature is vital to our cultural and intellectual life and communicating Australian stories. We support the work...
Literature
Performing arts
The Australian Government provides funding and support for Australia's vibrant performing arts sector....
Performing arts
Regional arts
We support arts and cultural development in regional and remote communities to help overcome the obstacles presented by...
Regional arts
Museums, galleries and libraries
Australia's collecting institutions protect and celebrate Australia's rich cultural heritage, share resources and mentor...
Museums, galleries and libraries
Visual arts
The government supports visual artists through a range of initiatives and schemes including Artbank, the Resale Royalty Scheme...
Visual arts
Arts and Disability
Welcome to the Arts and Disability Hub, where you will find information about the National Arts and Disability Strategy and...
Arts and Disability
National Indigenous Visual Arts...
The National Indigenous Visual Arts Action Plan sets the Australian Government's priorities to support the visual arts sector...
National Indigenous Visual Arts...
Funding programs
Performing arts
Supporting venues to host live Australian music
The Live Music Australia program is a competitive grants opportunity for small to medium sized venues that support quality original Australian live music.
It is acknowledged that the music industry has faced increased pressures in light of the severe impacts of COVID-19, and the program includes support for activities that assist the live music industry to rebuild and become operational following the impacts of COVID-19.
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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.
Museums, libraries and galleries
The Australian Government International Exhibitions Insurance Program provides funding to offset the cost of insurance for eligible international exhibitions touring to Australia.
