We support arts and cultural development in regional and remote communities to help overcome the obstacles presented by distance and population size. Regional Arts Fund Festivals Australia National Regional Programs—touring The Australia Council delivers National Regional Programs to support tours by performing artists, musicians and exhibitions. Visions of Australia Latest news Local works set to give Australia a boost overseas The Australia Council has announced the 11 recipients of the Visual Arts & Crafts Strategy (VACS) Major Commissioning Projects. 17 Mar 2023 Apply now for Festivals Australia funding Applications are now open for the latest funding round of the Festivals Australia program. 21 Feb 2023 Tour your exhibition with a Visions of Australia grant Applications are now open for the Visions of Australia regional exhibitions touring program. 6 Feb 2023 Bringing the show to regional and remote communities Regional and remote communities across Australia are set to benefit from the latest round of the Australia Council’s Playing Australia program. 10 Jan 2023 Read more news Funding programs National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program Indigenous Languages and Arts program Festivals Australia Browse all funding