Creativity in schools essential to preparing young people for future uncertainty and change
Cultivating Creativity: A study of the Sydney Opera House’s Creative Leadership in Learning Program in schools is the result of a research partnership between the Australia Council for the Arts and Sydney Opera House.
Annual Report 2019-20
‘In the dark times Will there also be singing? Yes, there will also be singing About the dark times.’
Adrian Collette AM, CEO Australia Council quoting, Svendborg Poems: Berthold Brecht 1930.
Protocols for using First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property in the Arts
The Australia Council has today released updated Protocols for using First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property in the Arts. The protocols address key legal, ethical and moral considerations for the use of Indigenous cultural material in the arts.
Co-investment opportunities now open
Applications for the Marten Bequest Scholarships, the Kathleen Mitchell Award and the Dal Stivens Award are now open.
The Red Ochre Award: nominations now open
Nominations are now open for The Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement. The award recognises both a senior male and female artist for their outstanding lifetime achievement in the arts and their contribution to the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts, both nationally and internationally.
Re-activate: beyond step three – a resource to support COVID-19 recovery
This resource sets out industry standards and protocols for the
arts and cultural industry to consider in preparation for moving into the next
phase of Australia’s response to COVID-19.
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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Find a Grant in 2020
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.
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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.