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Kyoto Exchange Residency: Applications now open
The
Australia Council for the Arts – in partnership with Kyoto Art Center – is
offering Australian visual artists the chance to live and work in Kyoto, Japan,
as part of a residency exchange program.
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New York Publishers’ Program: Applications now open
Apply now to become part of the Australian literature delegation. The delegation will undertake a five day program of industry meetings, market briefings and networking opportunities.
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Chief Executive Program: Applications now open
The Chief Executive Program (CEP) aims to strengthen and diversify the cultural ecosystem nationally and globally, enabling new types of cultural leaders to change the status quo. Up to three established Australian arts leaders or executives will receive an Australia Council Scholarship to support their international participation in the CEP.
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Milparanga Program
Milparanga is a cross industry leadership program with a focus on regional and remote Australia. The Australia Council is supporting First Nations artists and arts practitioners to participate in the program, in partnership with the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation.
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.
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Find a Grant in 2019
The Australia Council's new funding model is focused on making it easier and simpler to apply for grants.
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Stay up to date on Australia Council programs and projects. Click here to register.
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The Australia Council is committed to growing the private, public and philanthropic funds available to support the arts.
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Latest Research
The Australia Council for the Arts has released new research highlighting the important and growing role of the arts for international tourism to Australia.
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Artist Stories
Read more about the arts and artists of our daily lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For FAQ's relating to the grants model, please click here.
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.