First Nations Contemporary Music Program: applications now open
The First Nations Contemporary Music program is one of five programs under the Australian Music Industry Package announced in the 2019-2020 Budget. Learn more about the 2 funding streams: Musicians and Band Support, and First Nations Music Industry Partnerships.
Cherish II Fund: applications now open
The Cherish II Fund is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the disruption experienced by the First Nations arts and cultural sector and community. Learn more about the 4 funding streams: Living Libraries, Creative Practice, Creative Entrepreneur and Creative Workforce.
National Arts and Disability Awards: Nominations now open
The Australia Council National Arts and Disability Awards celebrate the work and achievements of both established and young artists, and the significant contribution of artists with disability to the vibrancy of Australian arts.
Creative Connections: Gendered Leadership
How do we approach gender diversity in our organisations? How do we lead in a non-gendered way? This session will provide support and resources for best practice for arts and organisations for working with, for and alongside gender diverse collaborators and audiences.
Grant applications are open now for individuals, groups and organisations
Opportunities are now available for individuals, groups and organisations: Arts Projects for Individuals & Groups Arts Projects for Organisations, Fellowships and more.
Re-activate: beyond step three – a new resource to support COVID-19 recovery
The Australia Council
has announced the latest resource in our Re-ignite suite - Re-activate: beyond
step three. This resource sets out industry standards and protocols for the
arts and cultural industry to consider in preparation for moving into the next
phase of Australia’s response to COVID-19.
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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