What We Do
The Australia Council for the Arts is the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body.
Our focus is on increasing the visibility of Australia's vibrant arts and culture, and recognising the evolving way that Australians make and experience art. Our role is to support the unimagined along with the reimagined, the unknown and experimental along with the keenly anticipated. We are a champion for Australian arts both here and overseas. We invest in artistic excellence through support for all facets of the creative process, and are committed to the arts being accessible to all Australians.
Acknowledgement of Country
The Australia Council for the Arts acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and pays its respect to their Elders past and present.
News
News
New Audio Description Working Group to improve accessibility
WENONA BYRNE ANNOUNCED AS AUSTRALIA COUNCIL DIRECTOR OF LITERATURE
PPCA and the Australia Council announce a new round of recording grants
Following a successful third round, PPCA is delighted to again partner with the Australia Council, and offer another series of $15,000...
Australia Council strengthens bilateral arts relationship with China
The Australia Council for the Arts has announced that two professional arts managers have been given the opportunity to build their...
Darwin artists and organisations: are you ready to tour work internationally? The Australian Performing Arts Market Roadshow is heading to Brown's Mart on 20 April. RSVP before the 13th! bit.ly/2nQaTWt
Darwin artists and organisations: are you ready to tour work internationally? The Australian Performing Arts Market Roadshow is heading to Brown's Mart on 20 April. RSVP before the 13th! bit.ly/2nQaTWt
The Australia Council is delighted to announce Wenona Byrne Allen & Unwin Books as our new Director of Literature bit.ly/2nG7SGS
The Australia Council is delighted to announce Wenona Byrne Allen & Unwin Books as our new Director of Literature bit.ly/2nG7SGS
Performing arts professionals: don't miss our livestream of the APAM 2018 roadshow today at 2pm! http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/livestreaming/
Performing arts professionals: don't miss our livestream of the APAM 2018 roadshow today at 2pm! http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/livestreaming/
Congratulations to Mel Cheng from One Louder and Jodie Kinnersley from Snuff Puppets, heading off to China as part of our professional arts placement program. Adventure awaits! bit.ly/2mRzEoh Image courtesy of #SplitWorks.
Congratulations to Mel Cheng from One Louder and Jodie Kinnersley from Snuff Puppets, heading off to China as part of our professional arts placement program. Adventure awaits! bit.ly/2mRzEoh Image courtesy of #SplitWorks.
RT @APAM_Brisbane: Next stop on #APAM2018 Roadshow is MELBOURNE! FREE info session March 24 at @MalthouseMelb.
RT @APAM_Brisbane: Next stop on #APAM2018 Roadshow is MELBOURNE! FREE info session March 24 at @MalthouseMelb.
Australia Council welcomes the funding announcement today by Minister for the Arts, Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield https://t.co/UFGQXZXlq5
Australia Council welcomes the funding announcement today by Minister for the Arts, Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield https://t.co/UFGQXZXlq5
ACT craftspeople & designers: join us on 28 March at #craftACT to chat arts funding! Photo credit: Madeline McGuiga… https://t.co/XFSunepUaS
ACT craftspeople & designers: join us on 28 March at #craftACT to chat arts funding! Photo credit: Madeline McGuiga… https://t.co/XFSunepUaS
RT @Q_cliffGallery: Here’s an Australian at Venice @AusAtVenice Sir Arthur Streeton - unseen etchings from his honeymoon. Exhibit on now ht…
RT @Q_cliffGallery: Here’s an Australian at Venice @AusAtVenice Sir Arthur Streeton - unseen etchings from his honeymoon. Exhibit on now ht…
Useful Links
Find a Grant in 2017
The Australia Council's new funding model is focused on making it easier and simpler to apply for grants.
2017 Venice Biennale
In 2017, Australia will be represented by Tracey Moffatt at the Venice Biennale. Tracey’s exhibition MY HORIZON, will comprise all new work including large-scale photography and film.
Stay in Touch
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Annual Report 2015-16
The 2015-16 Australia Council for the Arts Annual Report was tabled in the Federal Parliament on 18 October 2016.
Latest Research
Showcasing Creativity provides an opportunity and evidence base for the broader arts sector to examine decision making processes about programming, presenting and marketing First Nations works to Australian audiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
For FAQ's relating to the grants model, please click here.