Co-investment, private sector support and the arts:
Donate and support opportunities for artists
The Australia Council is committed to growing private, public and philanthropic funds to support the arts and create more opportunities for artists and arts workers.
We have a long and proud history of partnering with philanthropic foundations, corporations and individual donors to co-invest in the arts. Together we have realised unforgettable creative experiences and supported the talents of extraordinary artists who have enriched the lives of Australians everywhere.
In 2021 we are pleased to be working with co-investment partners that include Perpetual, PPCA, ARIA, University of Melbourne, The Sidney Myer Trust and the Myer Foundation, the Mordant Family, The Sid and Fiona Myer Foundation, UKARIA, The Estate of Debra Porch and hundreds of individuals and families who value the arts. Thank you for your support.
These important relationships have resulted in inspirational opportunities for artists through the Marten Bequest Scholarships, Dal Stivens Award, Kathleen Mitchell Award, First Nations Emerging Career Development Award, Debra Porch Award, Lady Mollie Askin Ballet Scholarship, Sir Robert William Askin Opera Scholarship, Cross Family Fellowships, Mordant Family/Australia Council Affiliated Fellowship and Australia at La Biennale di Venezia.
Donate
Every year hundreds of donors, including individuals and trusts, foundations and corporations, have co-invested with us to support our vision for a world where Australian arts lead. We hope you will join us.
The Australia Council is listed on the Registrar of Cultural Organisations and operate the Australia Council Donations Fund, which has endorsement as a deductible gift recipient (DGR) confirmed by the ATO. Every donation of $2.00 or more is tax deductible.
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Leaving a legacy
By leaving a gift in your Will to the Australia Council you can support artists and creativity beyond your lifetime. Your legacy will enrich Australian arts and culture for the benefit of future generations.
All requests for our suggested will wording to help you leave a legacy to artists are welcome.
Australia’s representation at the Venice Biennale
Australia has been represented at the Venice Biennale since 1954 by 40 distinguished contemporary visual artists. This unique opportunity provides Australian artists and curators with high profile international exposure to new audiences, markets and contexts. Australia holds a special position as one of only 29 countries to have a national pavilion within the Giardini della Biennale, and the first 21st Century building. The award winning Australian Pavilion designed by Denton Corker Marshall opened in 2015 and was made possible through a highly successful public-private partnership.
