Corporate information
The Australia Council for the Arts is the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body.
Its mission is to enrich the lives of Australians and their communities by supporting the creation and enjoyment of the arts. This mission is underpinned by a commitment to:
- Excellent and distinctive Australian art - assisting Australian artists to create and present a body of distinctive cultural works characterised by the pursuit of excellence
- Access for all Australians - assisting Australian citizens and civic institutions to appreciate, understand, participate in, enjoy and celebrate the arts
- A strong and vibrant arts sector - providing infrastructure development for Australia's creative arts.
The Australia Council's work is supported by 115 staff working across seven sections of the organisation from offices located in Sydney.
The Australia Council's functions are outlined in the statement of expectations.
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