On Thursday 24 August 2023 the Australia Council became Creative Australia; a bigger, bolder champion and investor in arts and creativity. Learn more.
First Nations Board: Expressions of Interest open
Following our consultation with the First Nations arts and culture sector, the Minister for the Arts is now encouraging expressions of interest from First Nations artists and arts workers to be considered for the First Nations-led Board at Creative Australia.
Photo: Mary Katatjuku Pan from Amata SA with Punu Kutjara. 2016. Image by Rhett Hammerton. Copyright Tjanpi Desert Weavers NPY Womens Council.
New research report released: Soundcheck: Insights into Australia’s music festival sector
A comprehensive overview of the scope and scale of the Australian music festival industry,as well as insights into the social, cultural and economic impacts of music festivals and the challenges that festival organisers currently face.
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MUSIC AUSTRALIA: International Performance and Touring Activity
Up to $25,000 matched funding for international tours and performances by Australian contemporary music artists
MUSIC AUSTRALIA: International Professional and Artistic Development
Up to $15,000 matched funding to support international professional development activities.
MUSIC AUSTRALIA: International Market and Audience Development
Up to $10,000 matched funding to support international promotional and content creation activities.
Uplift
Supporting First Nations led digital capability and training initiatives.
Philanthropy Australia: National Conference Attendance Subsidy
We’re offering 20 mid-to-senior career arts fundraisers and/or CEOs the opportunity to attend and participate in Philanthropy Australia’s National Conference.
Debra Porch Award: Visual Arts Residency
Investment up to $13,000 to support both an Australian artist and a Thai artist to undertake reciprocal residencies.
VACS Major Commissioning Projects
This program funds new visual arts and craft commissions to be created for presentation nationally and internationally.
Fellowships
Creative Australia Fellowships of $80,000 support outstanding, established artists’ or arts workers’ creative activity and professional development for a period of up to two years.