Presented by Carriageworks, Dancehouse and The Keir Foundation Bay 20, Carriageworks, 17 March According to The Keir Foundation website,...
2018 Grants Round 2 closing 5 June
For more information about grants and other opportunities
2018 Marketing Communications and Ticketing Summit
2018 Australia Council Awards
The Australia Council is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the prestigious Australia Council awards, which recognise and celebrate the significant contributions of leading artists to the artistic and cultural vibrancy of the nation.
Making Art Work
The Australia Council for the Arts has released new research which examines the economic conditions faced by practising professional artists in Australia and their increasing value to society and the future of work.
Making Art Work: An Economic Study of Professional Artists in Australia by David Throsby and Katya Petetskaya
Arts in Daily Life
Visit Arts in Daily Life to stay up-to-date with artist stories, case studies and news from the Australian arts sector.
Arts in Daily Life
Highlights
Cultural Engagement Framework
Are you aware of our Cultural Engagement Framework?
Opportunities for First Nations Artists
The Australia Council grants program maintains Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander decision making on applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, groups and organisations. We have opportunities, which are open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists.
Making Art Work
The Australia Council for the Arts has released new research which examines the economic conditions faced by practising professional artists in Australia and their increasing value to society and the future of work.
The Arts in Regional Australia: A research summary
Drawing on a number of the Australia Council’s research publications, the webpage brings together findings about regional arts and artists, and engagement with the arts in regional Australia.
Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM)
Australia’s leading internationally focused industry event for contemporary performing arts, APAM will take place Monday 19 February - Friday 23 February 2018 at Brisbane Powerhouse and various Brisbane partner venues.
Arts in Daily Life
Visit Arts in Daily Life to stay up-to-date with artist stories, case studies and news from the Australian arts sector.
Arts Participation clips
Visit our video gallery to see Australians’ engaging with the arts across Australia.
Annual Report 2016-17
The 2016-17 Australia Council for the Arts Annual Report was tabled on 23 October 2017.
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
Keir Choreographic Award
Melanie Lane wins 2018 Keir Choreographic Award
The Keir Foundation, Carriageworks and Dancehouse have announced that Melanie Lane is the recipient of the 2018 Keir Choreographic Award,...
(the A.S.K). Over 12 weeks, you’ll experience presenting and touring works from Australia and Germany, as well as being immersed in the
(the A.S.K). Over 12 weeks, you’ll experience presenting and touring works from Australia and Germany, as well as being immersed in the
for artists, organisations and projects. To find out more information and to apply: http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding/
for artists, organisations and projects. To find out more information and to apply: http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/funding/
opportunity with China’s largest theatre for children, the A.S.K. Find out more at https://t.co/ae4FrZY4JY Image credit: Windmill Theatre Co
opportunity with China’s largest theatre for children, the A.S.K. Find out more at https://t.co/ae4FrZY4JY Image credit: Windmill Theatre Co
't forget, June 5 is the closing date for our grants program. We offer a range of oppurtunities for artists, organisations and projects. To
't forget, June 5 is the closing date for our grants program. We offer a range of oppurtunities for artists, organisations and projects. To
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Find a Grant in 2018
The Australia Council's new funding model is focused on making it easier and simpler to apply for grants.
Latest Research
The Australia Council for the Arts has released new research which examines the economic conditions faced by practising professional artists in Australia and their increasing value to society and the future of work.
Donate
The Australia Council is committed to growing the private, public and philanthropic funds available to support the arts.
Annual Report 2016-17
The 2016-17 Australia Council for the Arts Annual Report was tabled on 23 October 2017.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For FAQ's relating to the grants model, please click here.
