Who can fundraise through the ACF?

Through the ACF we help artists create and art lovers to donate – but who exactly is eligible to use the platform? The short answer is any Australian-based artist or arts/culture organisation however; there are some boxes that must be ticked to run a project on the ACF. Eligibility criteria To be eligible to register […]

March Project Spotlight | Cultural Exchange

From Brisbane to Brazil, this month we’re looking at projects that are crossing continents to celebrate South American culture on Australian soil. Through dance and music these creators are connecting people, and creating new communities united by art and culture. ‘The Brisbane Tango Orchestra (BTO) are commissioning an entirely new repertoire of tango music […]

Bespoke giving via the ACF

Here at the ACF, we understand that giving comes in many shapes and sizes. Whilst majority of campaigns run on the platform are individual artists raising money from their network, we are able to support philanthropy in all its forms by tailoring what we do. In this post we’ve outlined a few examples of how […]

February Project Spotlight | Going Digital

The last couple of years have paved the path for digital innovation in the arts sector. This month we’re turning the spotlight on creators who are exploring this digital sphere and creating online spaces that connect people with arts and culture. ‘Dither_’ is a mobile phone application that will surface, detail, and connect all […]

Meet our new ACF Officer, Felicia Jong.

Felicia joins the ACF team having worked with independent artists to create live comedy shows and media productions. We are excited for her to share her wealth of knowledge and passion for the arts with our ACF artists and donors. Welcome to the team! What are you most excited about in your new role […]

January Project Spotlight | Back to school

This month we look at projects taking place against the backdrop of an age-old institution. School. These creatives are telling stories through theatre and film to provoke conversations about schoolyard culture and imbalances of power. A new black comedy and drag theatre extravaganza about power, privilege and high school debating. Debating, with its boys’ clubs […]

A Year in Review: 2022

After a couple of tumultuous years, 2022 had a sense of normalcy to it, something that the arts sector has been craving for a while now. The ACF saw artists back on the platform to acquit the work they had finally been able to produce after COVID-related delays, whilst a bevy of new projects launched, […]

December Project Spotlight | Movement and Dance

This month we’re highlighting storytelling through movement. These movement-makers are sharing lived experiences and imaginative stories with their audiences, allowing them to see a piece of themselves in the art. NON (The new, the old and the now) is an emerging artistic collective led by dancer and choreographer Davide Di Giovanni. This collaborative project will […]

Fundraising over the holidays

With people buying presents, going on holidays, or treating themselves after another huge year – December and January have historically been tough times to raise funds. To help combat this, we’ve compiled some of our top tips and tricks to help you make the most of this holiday period. Tip #1. Frame donations as gifts […]

Donating on the ACF

Through the Australian Cultural Fund (ACF), artists upload a project, start their fundraising campaign, and invite art lovers and supporters to donate. In this post we pull back the curtain to walk you through this donation process so you can support the art you love (and get a tax deduction in return!). Step 1. Accessing […]