Indigenous arts and languages
Language and art are essential to the wellbeing, culture and identity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website may contain images and voices of deceased people.
Indigenous Visual Arts Industry...
The Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program helps fund the operations of around 80 Indigenous-owned art centres, art...
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Indigenous Languages and Arts...
The Indigenous Languages and Arts program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to revive and maintain...
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The Australian Government is participating in the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-32).
The Government supports the repatriation of ancestral remains and secret sacred objects to their communities of origin to help promote healing and reconciliation.
Funding is available through the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program and the Indigenous Languages and Arts program.
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Indigenous arts and languages
The 17th Moorambilla Gala Concert | Riversong22 celebrated our shared connection to country and the talent of youth in regional...
Indigenous arts and languages
More than $57 million will be shared across 84 community-based Indigenous languages and arts activities.
Indigenous arts and languages
Applications are now open for the latest Indigenous Languages and Arts (ILA) grants.
Indigenous arts and languages
We're seeking Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to join the International Decade of Indigenous Languages Directions...
Funding programs
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Indigenous arts and languages
The Indigenous Languages and Arts (ILA) program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to express, preserve and maintain their cultures through languages and arts activities around Australia.
Photo: Benjamin Bayliss (detail) +
Indigenous arts and languages
The Indigenous Contemporary Music program supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians and bands. It provides opportunities and skills to develop ongoing income and employment pathways in the music industry.
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.
