Australia Council for the Arts: News on Art.Base

2017 Venice Biennale Volunteer Exhibition Attendants & Interns announced

The Australia Council for the Arts has announced 14 Volunteer Exhibition Attendants and two University of Melbourne Interns as part of the Venice Biennale Professional Development Program.

Published on Tuesday 13 December 2016.

Australia Council announces Tracey Moffatt’s 2017 Venice Biennale exhibition

December 8, 2016, Sydney, Australia - The Australia Council for the Arts today announced the exhibition title for Tracey Moffatt’s solo exhibition in the Australian Pavilion at the 57th Venice Biennale. Moffatt will present MY HORIZON. The installation will comprise all new work, including large-scale photography and film.

Published on Thursday 08 December 2016.

2016 Australia Council Fellowships announced

Seven accomplished Australian artists are recipients of the 2016 Australia Council for the Arts Fellowship grants.

Published on Tuesday 29 November 2016.

Vale Nyilpirr Ngalyaku Spider Snell

The Australia Council for the Arts acknowledges the passing of First Nations dancer, visual artist and respected elder for the Kurtal ceremony, Nyilpirr Ngalyaku Spider Snell.

Published on Tuesday 22 November 2016.

2017 Peggy Glanville-Hicks residency announced

Jon Rose, accomplished composer, violinist, improviser, inventor, multimedia artist and author for more than 40 years has been chosen as the 2017 Peggy Glanville-Hicks resident.

Published on Tuesday 01 November 2016.

Australia Council Board Appointments

Australia Council Chair, Rupert Myer AO, today welcomed the announcement by the Minister for the Arts, Senator The Hon. Mitch Fifield, on the appointments of Sam Walsh AO, Kate Fielding, Zoe McKenzie and Leigh Carmichael to the Board of the Australia Council for the Arts.

Published on Tuesday 11 October 2016.

PPCA and the Australia Council announce recording grants

The PPCA and the Australia Council today announced the recipients of six grants totaling $75,000 offered under a joint initiative between the two organisations.

Published on Friday 10 June 2016.

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2016 National Indigenous Arts Awards winners announced

The annual awards celebrate the unique artistry and contributions of exceptional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, and will be presented on Friday, 27 May at a ceremony at the Sydney Opera House. These prestigious national awards consist of the Red Ochre, a Fellowship and the Dreaming Award.

Published on Friday 27 May 2016.

Australia Council announces $112M investment over four years in small to medium arts organisations

The Australia Council for the Arts has today announced that 128 arts organisations will receive a total of $28 million a year from 2017 through the Council’s new Four Year Funding program, in the final implementation of the new grants model.

Published on Tuesday 17 May 2016.

$11.2m Invested In Australian Artists And Arts Projects

The Australia Council for the Arts has today announced $11.2 million of investment in Australian arts through its February grants round.

Published on Tuesday 10 May 2016.

Australia Council announces artists for international residencies

The Australia Council has announced the recipients of its 10 international residency programs.

Published on Wednesday 23 March 2016.

A passing of the baton for Major Performing Arts Panel Chairs

Australia Council Chair Mr Rupert Myer AO has today announced the appointment of Mr Adrian Collette AM as the new Chair of the Council’s Major Performing Arts (MPA) Panel.

Published on Tuesday 22 March 2016.

APAM 2016 places Brisbane firmly on the global stage

Brisbane City Council Lord Mayor Graham Quirk today officially opened the Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) 2016 at Brisbane Powerhouse, declaring the event would bring an influx of visitors to the city and shine a light on Australian arts and culture.

Published on Monday 22 February 2016.

Arts and disability funding for 2016 closes soon

The Australia Council for the Arts is again providing dedicated funding for artists with disability and is calling for applications before the 2 February closing date.

Published on Friday 15 January 2016.

$10.4M invested in Australian arts

The Australia Council for the Arts has today announced $10.4 million of investment in Australian arts through its September grants round.

Published on Tuesday 08 December 2015.

$1.7 million for regional arts in first grant round

Individual artists, groups and arts organisations in regional areas across the country will benefit from a $1.7 million investment through the first round of the Australia Council’s new grants program.

Published on Friday 19 June 2015.

Australia Council announces first results of new grants model

The Australia Council for the Arts has announced $9.1 million of investment in Australian arts through the first round of its new grants program. Chair Rupert Myer AO said that the Council saw a strong response to its new streamlined grants model and peer assessment process, both the result of a two-year reform process and extensive consultation with the sector.

Published on Tuesday 16 June 2015.

Australia Council awards Indigenous excellence

The annual awards celebrate the work and contributions of four exceptional Indigenous artists, and will be presented on Wednesday, 27 May at a ceremony at the Sydney Opera House. These prestigious national awards consist of the Red Ochre, two Fellowships and the Dreaming Award.

Published on Wednesday 27 May 2015.

2015-16 Budget Update

The 2015-16 Budget announcement last night included a number of significant budget measures relating the Australia Council, and the establishment of a National Programme for Excellence in the Arts, to be administered through the Ministry for the Arts.

Published on Wednesday 13 May 2015.

Arts And Science Combine For Unique Residencies

Three arts and science projects will test the boundaries of their practices as part of a unique collaborative residency program.

Published on Friday 13 March 2015.

Arts And Science Combine For Unique Residencies

Three arts and science projects will test the boundaries of their practices as part of a unique collaborative residency program.

Published on Friday 13 March 2015.

Australia Council announces 2015 award recipients

Artistic excellence, diversity and exceptional leadership are the consistent themes across the distinguished recipients of the 2015 Australia Council Awards being presented at an inaugural event next week.

Published on Monday 09 March 2015.

Ausco survey updates market indicators with encouraging results

The Australia Council has revamped in its survey of Australian Participation of the arts, with encouraging results that show the cultural sector contributes $50 Billion a year to GDP; 85% of Australians appreciate the arts and 40% of international tourists participate in arts activities.

Published on Wednesday 04 March 2015.

Arts And Disability Funding For 2015 Closes Soon

The Australia Council for the Arts is encouraging artists with disability to apply for dedicated funding before the 3 March deadline.

Published on Tuesday 17 February 2015.

Australia Council Announces Dates For Apam 2016

Australia Council for the Arts Chief Executive Officer Tony Grybowski today announced the 2016 Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM) would be held in Brisbane from 22 to 26 February.

Published on Wednesday 11 February 2015.

Australia Council Announces New Directors

Australia Council for the Arts Chief Executive Officer Tony Grybowski has announced two new directors to the organisation’s leadership team.

Published on Tuesday 20 January 2015.

A Million Dollar Commitment To Artists With Disability

The Australia Council will continue funding for artists with a disability, after a successful trial run in 2014 provided $300,000 in dedicated funding. The new grants program begins in January 2015 with the first round of applications closing in March,

Published on Tuesday 28 October 2014.

Australia Council & IETM project director returns to Melbourne

The Australia Council for the Arts and the International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts (IETM) project director Sophie Travers has returned from her base in Brussels to continue her role in Melbourne.

Published on Thursday 15 August 2013.

Australia Council Bill Approved by the Senate

The Australia Council Bill 2013 – The New Governing Legislation for the Australia Council - has been approved by the Senate after passing through The House of Representatives last month. Once proclaimed, the new bill will allow the Australia Council more freedom to award arts grants based on peer assessment.

Published on Tuesday 25 June 2013.

Artists celebrated at 6th annual National Indigenous Arts Awards

The Australia Council’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Board is proud to present the $50,000 Red Ochre Award, Australia’s highest peer-assessed award for an Indigenous artist; to actor, dancer, choreographer and painter David Gulpilil, OAM.

Published on Monday 27 May 2013.

Australia Council for the Arts

2017 Venice Biennale Volunteer Exhibition Attendants & Interns announced

Australia Council announces Tracey Moffatt’s 2017 Venice Biennale exhibition

2016 Australia Council Fellowships announced

Vale Nyilpirr Ngalyaku Spider Snell

2017 Peggy Glanville-Hicks residency announced

Australia Council Board Appointments

PPCA and the Australia Council announce recording grants

2016 National Indigenous Arts Awards winners announced

Australia Council announces $112M investment over four years in small to medium arts organisations

$11.2m Invested In Australian Artists And Arts Projects

Australia Council announces artists for international residencies

A passing of the baton for Major Performing Arts Panel Chairs

APAM 2016 places Brisbane firmly on the global stage

Arts and disability funding for 2016 closes soon

$10.4M invested in Australian arts

$1.7 million for regional arts in first grant round

Australia Council announces first results of new grants model

Australia Council awards Indigenous excellence

2015-16 Budget Update

Arts And Science Combine For Unique Residencies

Arts And Science Combine For Unique Residencies

Australia Council announces 2015 award recipients

Ausco survey updates market indicators with encouraging results

Arts And Disability Funding For 2015 Closes Soon

Australia Council Announces Dates For Apam 2016

Australia Council Announces New Directors

A Million Dollar Commitment To Artists With Disability

Australia Council & IETM project director returns to Melbourne

Australia Council Bill Approved by the Senate

Artists celebrated at 6th annual National Indigenous Arts Awards

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