Grants and Funding

What makes a great art school pt. 2
The second part of Peter Hill's investigation into how high-profile art schools are being overseen by larger institutions whose priorities…

Adelaide’s ‘Mad March’ under investigation
The South Australian government is considering reducing the number of Adelaide events during the ‘Mad March’ period, after Clipsal 500…

7 tips to promote a gig and pull a crowd
It’s a fundamental question in the live music business; why do some some local gigs pack in the punters, whilst…

Singapore invests heavily in arts education
The National Arts Council in Singapore has introduced a new funding scheme for schools to encourage greater student participation and…

Organisational Insight: Polyglot Theatre
Simon Abrahams, General Manager of Polyglot Theatre likes to think of it as the little company that could. From losing…

2012 Sidney Myer Creative Fellows
Trustees of the Sidney Myer Fund have announced the inaugural recipients of the Sidney Myer Creative Fellowships for Australian artists,…

Falls Festival gives communities $32,000
The Falls Music and Arts Festival have donated $32,000 to local community projects in Lorne and Marion Bay, the locales…

It’s okay to ask: Major Gift Fundraising
Soliciting gifts might make some people cringe slightly but major gifts specialist, Canadian Guy Mallabone it’s not about asking; it’s…

Indigenous arts policy revamped
The Federal Government has released a new streamlined funding process worth $28.3 million to support and strengthen Indigenous culture, languages…

Sport vs the Arts for sponsorship dollars
Can the arts in Australia ever compete against sport for a fair share of sponsorship dollars?