Expressions of interest (EOIs) are now open
The prizes give two emerging/early career Australian contemporary visual
Artists (one from Victoria and one from New South Wales/ACT) the opportunity to
visit over 80 pavilions from the Venice Biennale, regarded as the foremost
showcase for contemporary visual arts in the world.
2019 Grants Round 1 closing 5 February
Our
grants program supports a diverse range of artists, organisations, artistic
practice and arts activity. Visit our grants page for more information.
Co-investment opportunites - Applications closing soon
Opportunities are now open through the support of our Co-investment partners.
Spend a minute in the arts: Julia Hales
This is a remarkable story about a remarkable woman – a tenacious, determined and talented writer and performance maker, who also happens to have Down syndrome.
First Nations artists and ambitious projects shine in highly competitive round
The latest grants round included strong projects led by First Nations artists and First Nations-led organisations across all art forms, in addition to those funded through the dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts panel.
Angelica Mesiti: ASSEMBLY
The Australia Council for the Arts announces Angelica Mesiti’s exhibition for the Australian Pavilion at the 58th Biennale di Venezia will be a multi-screen installation titled ASSEMBLY.
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.
Useful Links
Find a Grant in 2018
The Australia Council's new funding model is focused on making it easier and simpler to apply for grants.
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The Australia Council is committed to growing the private, public and philanthropic funds available to support the arts.
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.
Artist Stories
Read more about the arts and artists of our daily lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
For FAQ's relating to the grants model, please click here.
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.
