News

Request for Tender - Evaluation of the Artist in Residence Initiative 03 February 2010 The Australia Council invites tenders from suitably qualified individuals and organisations to undertake an ongoing evaluation of the Artists in Residence initiative.
Artists bounce into action as ArtStart grants open 25 January 2010 Applications open today for the second round of ArtStart grants. With over one hundred $10,000 ArtStart grants up for grabs, thousands of recent arts graduates across all artforms are expected to apply.
Review launched into protocols for artists working with children 20 January 2010 One year after releasing protocols for artists working with children, the Australia Council for the Arts is now reviewing their effectiveness in protecting the rights of children and their impact on the creation, exhibition and distribution of art work involving children.
Australia leads the way worldwide in theatre for young people 19 January 2010 A record number of Australia’s children’s theatre companies are appearing at the International Performing Arts for Youth (IPAY) Showcase, the world’s premiere gathering of performing arts professionals for young audiences, in Pittsburgh, USA.
JUMP into a new mentoring program for young artists 18 January 2010 The Australia Council for the Arts today launched JUMP – Australia’s largest national mentoring program for young and emerging artists.
Kathy Keele reappointed CEO of Australia Council 18 December 2009 Minister for the Arts Peter Garrett has announced the reappointment of Ms Kathy Keele as Chief Executive Officer of the Australia Council for the Arts for a further five years.
53 budding artist careers fertilised with first ArtStart grants 16 December 2009 The Australia Council for the Arts announces 53 grants to kick start the careers of budding artists under the new ArtStart grant initiative.
Virtual Art Lab open for expressions of interest from Australian artists 08 December 2009 The Australian Centre of Virtual Art (ACVA) is pleased to announce the launch of ACVA Lab 2010.
Artists announced for new independent theatre and dance initiative in NSW 08 December 2009 Performing Lines will be working in creative partnership with six of New South Wales’ finest artists and companies handpicked to create ambitious new works.
A peace corps for artists? Obama adviser shares insights with Australia’s arts community 01 December 2009 One of America’s leading experts in arts education and artists working in communities , Eric Booth, is now in Australia to meet arts and political leaders.
Annual Report 2008-09 Operations for the 08-09 financial year.

Events

Community Partnerships Grants - Melbourne information session 12 February 2010 Community Partnerships division of the Australia Council for the Arts invites you to attend its information session in Melbourne on Friday 12th February.
9th Australian Performing Arts Market Starts 22 February 2010 The Australia Council for the Arts is proud to present the 9th Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM).
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