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 New arts projects in regional and remote Australia 84 arts projects will share in over $1.7 million thanks to the Regional Arts Fund. 14 Nov 2024 Regional galleries welcome National Gallery of Australia’s artworks The Sharing the National Collection initiative continues with loans to 2 more Griffith Regional Gallery and Retford Park near Bowral. 29 Oct 2024 Sharing the National Collection travels to Hervey Bay with works by celebrated Australians The Hervey Bay Regional Gallery will feature works by some of Australia's leading 20th century artists for 2 years thanks to the scheme. 24 Sep 2024 Apply now for Festivals Australia funding Applications are now open for the latest funding round of the Festivals Australia program. 9 Sep 2024 Read more news Funding programs Indigenous Languages and Arts program Festivals Australia National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program Browse all funding