Grants and Funding
No money for contemporary art but plenty for history
Current funding priorities mean we close a contemporary arts space while spending millions commemorating the past.
Federal Government’s arts policy lacks balance and credibility
The Catalyst fund to date represents a lack of transparency, invisible successful recipients, and in some cases, a close relationship…
Major cultural institutions can’t afford to do their job
‘Efficiency dividends’ have sliced so much from our major cultural institutions they can't provide proper access to cultural heritage.
Industry cautious as Catalyst money flows
Among the congratulations for successful Catalyst applications is a concern for small to medium arts companies.
Another Catalyst grant...and it smells like pork
Fears that Catalyst funding is being used for pork barrelling won't be allayed by the latest grant announcement.
O Canada, how can we be like you?
Funding for the arts in Canada is soaring as Australia plateaus. Why are two similar countries treating the arts so…
40 ways the arts will improve with $115m new funds
Finally, some good news. The Victorian Government has promised funding for 40 initiatives to grow creative industries.
State in crisis as arts funding cut looms
The rest of the country is reeling from lost Australia Council funding but for one state, the federal cuts look…
South Australians to rally against $8.5m in cuts
A public rally to oppose predicted cuts to the arts budget will be held in Adelaide on Tuesday.
More to come? Catalyst announces WA recipients
Catalyst has announced funds for a new international artist residency program and tour by the West Australian Ballet, as the…