Policy

QAGOMA Board announces new members
Arts Minister Ian Walker is confident the three new Board members will help the Gallery sustain its success.

Biennale future may depend on arts independence
Whether the Biennale of Sydney survives may depend on the independence of the Australia Council in the face of an…

'If the Sydney Biennale doesn’t need Transfield’s money, why should they be asking for ours?'
The full text of the letter Minister for the Arts Brandis sent the Australia Council warning it off funding the…

Royalties for artists under threat
The Minister for the Arts is expected to announce a decision on the Resale Royalty Scheme soon so action is…

Australia Council announces its top honors for 2013
The 2013 Visual Arts Awards go to two of Queensland’s best, both women who have made a difference through their…

Fair use copyright favours 'carpetbagger mentality'
The Australian Society of Authors wants the Government to reject the recommendation for a 'fair use' exception in copyright law.

New SAM could spark ‘arts-led recovery’
A stand-alone Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) is one step closer after a new feasibility study was approved by council.

Philanthropic Mentorship Program receives support
Australia Council for the Arts joins Creative Partnerships Australia to fund mentorships for arts philanthropy executives.

Kulcha WA to close
Western Australia’s peak body for multicultural arts is winding up its operations due to a lack of government support.

Fundraising challenging for small to mediums, says Vitalstatistix
The Port Adelaide company has launched their 30th anniversary fundraiser with the support of the State Government.