Grants Round now open
Our grants program supports a diverse range of artists, artistic practice, organisations and arts activities. Apply now through our new Application Management System.
Australia Council Awards: Nominations now open
The Australia Council Awards celebrate outstanding contributions of leading artists to their artforms.
Nominate your favourite artist now.
National Arts and Disability Awards: Nominations now open
The Australia Council National Arts and Disability Awards celebrate the work and achievements of both established and emerging artists, and the significant contribution of artists with disability to the vibrancy of Australian arts.
Born Global
Born Global: Australian Music Exports brings together for the first time a representation of the economic and cultural impacts of Australian music internationally and offers the first benchmark figure for the total value of Australian music exports. Read the report
The Red Ochre Award
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.
International Development Opportunities
Where could you take your practice in 2020? Our latest round of international development opportunities and visiting programs are now open.
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 2019
The Australia Council's new funding model is focused on making it easier and simpler to apply for grants.
Stay in Touch
Stay up to date on Australia Council programs and projects.
Donate
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.
