Grants and Funding
How you can help artists hit by COVID-19
As we watch our beloved creative sector suffer, a number of grass roots schemes help us to support each other.
Australia Council announces COVID-19 support
$5M in funds have been redirected as the Australia Council suspends KPIs, initiates online learning and industry roundtables.
City of Melbourne pledges $2M to artist grants
The City of Melbourne is fast-tracking $2M in grants for artists and organisations to help with COVID-19.
Governments around the world respond to COVID-19 impact on the arts
How are other countries supporting the arts in this vulnerable time? Dr Jackie Bailey has created a scorecard to see…
What government support can artists access?
Accountant Michael Fox looks at the current government financial support packages to see what is available for artists.
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
As arts orgs close their doors, other opportunities are being presented for artists. We give you a wrap of the…
Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Sculpture by the Sea artists tie for People's Choice Award, shortlist announced for $40,000 Douglas Stewart Prize, shortlist announced for…
$66 billion package will support the arts but does it go far enough?
The Federal Government has thrown the sector a lifeline, but more needs to be done if the cultural industries are…
Streaming, fundraising, merch: Helping musicians through coronavirus
As coronavirus forces the world into lockdown, a number of measures have been set up to help musicians who have…
Yes Minister? Talk’s great, but we need commitments
Despite all Arts Ministers meeting yesterday, Queensland has been the only state to step up with a stimulus package in…