Special projects
Apart from regular arts funding, the Australia Council manages special projects and initiatives to address specific sector needs and opportunities.
Below we highlight a few of these projects and programs. They are driven by our Strategic Priorities, as well as by cross-sector and government collaborations.
Arts in a digital era
Arts content for the digital era strategy responds to the impact of digital technologies on the arts, artists and audiences
Artistic Reflection Kit
Through discussions and resources we tackle the issue of how to measure the artistic vibrancy of organisations.
What Makes Me
This interactive project invites us all to think about what art adds to your lives, through a collection of digital art cubes.
Venice Biennale
Australia's representation for the 2011 event will feature artist Hany Armanious at the Australian Pavilion in the Giardini. The exhibition dates are 4 June - 27 Nov.
Get Reading!
Australia’s largest annual celebration of books and reading includes annual 50 Books You Can't Put Down guide. In 2011 Get Reading! runs from 24 Aug to 30 Sept.
World Summit Showcase
Marketing Summit
The Marketing Summit brings together Australia's innovative marketers for three days of creative exchange, challenging ideas and international insights on contemporary arts marketing. Read more
ADVICE
Audience Data and Visitor Information Collection Enterprise (ADVICE) is an audience development project providing arts organisations and venues with greater insights into their audiences. Read more
Emerging Leaders Development Program
This program supports leading arts managers in further developing their strategic management skills. It comprises of a five day residential workshop followed by a period of mentoring by respected senior executives. Read more
Creative Rush
A joint project between the Australia Council for the Arts and Qantas is now bringing inspiring stories of Australians and the arts to the skies. The Creative Rush series of short films are being screened on Qantas domestic morning flights, with longer versions of some being shown on off-peak domestic routes. Read more
Initiatives
Australia Council initiatives aim to build capacity in the arts sector. They are often partnerships between the Australia Council and other parts of government, arts organisations or a private sector organisation.
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