Corporate information
The Australia Council for the Arts is the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body.
Mission
The Australia Council supports the creation, presentation and appreciation of distinctive cultural works by providing assistance to Australian artists and making their works accessible to the public.
Vision
The Australia Council envisages a future where:
- the arts are a vital part of Australia’s culture, and that all Australians experience the arts through education and their communities, with life-long and inspiring engagement
- artists are appreciated for how they tell our stories, respond to the challenges of our time, and continually find new ways to create
- collaboration, creativity and innovation characterise the sector, and that Australian arts thrive and are recognised as distinct, excellent and influential throughout the nation and internationally
- the arts are the bedrock of a creative economy and are seen as a key contributor to Australia’s prosperity. Thanks to strong and consistent support from governments at all levels, the private sector and individuals, great art can be enjoyed by everyone.
Values
The Australia Council’s values are:
- Integrity
- Leadership
- Respect
- Collaboration
- Service
- Diversity.