Grants and Funding
Federal Budget 2025-26: how does it benefit the arts?
The new Budget offers little in the way of arts sector-specific support, leaving many peak bodies disappointed.
10-year look back at major performing arts festivals shows some things haven’t changed
As some prominent performing arts festivals wrap up their programs for another year, we take a reflective look back on…
South Melbourne Town Hall abandoned for five years, now arts sector and locals take matter into their own hands
The Australian National Academy of Music is calling for the revitalisation of South Melbourne Town Hall, joined by hundreds of…
Financial win for Australian visual artists internationally
The Resale Royalty Scheme has been extended, ensuring visual artists receive remuneration from sales across nine more countries.
Australian Pavilion may be empty at Venice 2026; no resignations forthcoming
CEO Adrian Collette and Board Chair Robert Morgan will not be resigning, despite the damage caused by Creative Australia’s abrupt…
$20,000 annual tax deductible entertainment expenses policy announced
New tax relief on the horizon, as attending arts events could be tax deductible.
Major funding secured for the Australian Festival of Chamber Music’s Pathways Program
The AFCM obtained the funding from The Ian Potter Foundation after a record-breaking 2024.
Opportunity costs: the problem with rationalising creative output – part three
In the final part of a three-part article, Rick Heath examines why the Australian arts industry is not valued or…
Canberra Youth Theatre takes drastic steps to ensure its survival
The long-running company will not stage any productions in 2025 and is also cutting back and consolidating its training programs…
Opportunity costs: the problem with rationalising creative output – part two
In part two of a three-part article, Rick Heath examines why the Australian arts industry is not valued or invested…