The Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FESTPAC) - Expressions of interest now open
FESTPAC is a celebration of the Indigenous Peoples of the Pacific and their traditions, language and culture involving artists, cultural practitioners, scholars and officials from the 27 member nations of the Pacific Community. Be a part of the Australian delegation.
Applications open: Contemporary Music Touring Program
The Contemporary Music Touring Program (CMTP) supports national touring activity undertaken by Australian musicians performing original contemporary music. Apply today and take your tunes on tour.
Summer series: Virtual experiences and real world connections.
What is the real life impact of virtual reality? Digital technology is transforming the nature of arts engagement, enabling more Australians to experience the arts in increasingly interconnected ways. Creativity Connects Us
PPCA - Australia Council Partnership
The PPCA-Australia Council partnership supports Australian artists to create new sound recordings. You may apply for any costs primarily associated with the creation of a sound recording. Apply to share your sound.
Applications open: Curatorial Associates Program - Sydney X Ho Chi Minh City
The Australia Council’s Curatorial Associates Program gives Australian curators a unique opportunity to build Asia consciousness and capability, foster relationships with international artists and develop an understanding of alternative curatorial contexts.
Ukaria Residency: Applications now open
Through a partnership between the Australia Council and UKARIA, Expressions of Interest are invited for two residencies at UKARIA in 2020. The successful applicants will be in residence at UKARIA for a maximum of ten days for the purpose of developing new creative projects that are led by musicians and composers.
What We Do
The Australia Council for the Arts is the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body.
Our focus is on increasing the visibility of Australia's vibrant arts and culture, and recognising the evolving way that Australians make and experience art. Our role is to support the unimagined along with the reimagined, the unknown and experimental along with the keenly anticipated. We are a champion for Australian arts both here and overseas. We invest in artistic excellence through support for all facets of the creative process, and are committed to the arts being accessible to all Australians.
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The Australia Council's new funding model is focused on making it easier and simpler to apply for grants.
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Latest Research
The Australia Council for the Arts has released new research highlighting the important and growing role of the arts for international tourism to Australia.
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Acknowledgement of Country
The Australia Council for the Arts acknowledges the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and pays its respect to their Elders past and present.