National Performing Arts Partnership Framework
The Australian Government announced eight new organisations will join the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework, as part of the Government’s investment in building a vibrant performing arts ecology. Meet the new organisations.
Towards equity: a research overview of diversity in Australia’s arts and cultural sector
This report brings together published and unpublished data and research on representation within the arts and cultural sector in Australia.
First Nations Arts Awards 2021: meet the recipients
The First Nations Arts Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding work and achievements of First Nations artists. Meet the recipients.
Graphic Storytellers at Work: Cross-industry opportunities for cartoonists, illustrators and comics-makers
The report provides a fascinating portrait of the professional lives of Australia’s cartoonists, illustrators and comic-makers and highlights the huge potential for the cross-industry application of their skills.
COVID-19 Audience Outlook Monitor: Phase 4
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, the Australia Council is working with Patternmakers and WolfBrown again in 2021 to understand changes in behaviours and sentiments of arts-goers in the wake of the pandemic. Register to attend the upcoming webinar.
2021 Australia Council Awards: meet the recipients
Join us as we celebrate the winners of the 2021 Australia Council Awards, recognising outstanding and sustained contribution to the artistic and cultural life of the nation.
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 2021
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.
Artist Stories
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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.