Grants round open for applications
Our grants program supports a diverse range of artists, artistic practice, organisations and arts activities. Applications for Australia Council grants are independently assessed by artists and arts professionals from across the country. Apply before Tuesday 2 March 2021.
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 2021. 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.
In Conversation with the Australia Council: watch the first season
Over three nights we engaged with experts exploring social cohesion, mental health and wellbeing, economic recovery and more, in our new series In Conversation with the Australia Council series.
Corporate Plan 2020-2024: Creativity Connects Us
The 2020-24 Corporate Plan is the second plan to be prepared under the Council’s five year strategy Creativity Connects Us, which was released in August 2019.
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 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.
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.