Visual Arts
australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/visualarts
02 9215 9068 or 1800 226 912
visualarts@australiacouncil.gov.au
The Australia Council funds Australian visual arts primarily through the Visual Arts Board and the Market Development section. In 2010 –11, we invested $16.9 million in the visual arts, including $12.7 million through the Visual Arts Board. This support includes grants to artists, support of contemporary arts organisations and funding national and international exhibitions and events. Other forms of funding are made through market and audience development initiatives and cross-sector programs.
Further information about the Visual Arts Board’s priorities can be found in its sector plan, published in the Artforms section of our website.
Our Market Development section also offers grants and initiatives that benefit visual artists, curators and organisations including:
– ART FARE: Australian Art Export
– Melbourne Art Foundation: Melbourne Art Fair
– Venice Biennale.
For more information on these programs please see the Market Development section.
Artists can also apply for funding through our ArtStart and Creative Australia Artists Grants including Creative Australia Fellowships.
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