Australian Cultural Fund | 100% of funds go directly to artists

In response to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and our commitment to artists and the sector, Creative Partnerships Australia is pleased to announce that from 1 December 2021 the service fee on donations to the Australian Cultural Fund (ACF) will be removed. Eliminating the fee will see 100% of donations raised by artists on […]

How to incorporate QR codes into your ACF campaign

QR codes are an effective, low-cost and simple addition to your ACF fundraising campaign. They may look complicated but generating a QR code is very easy … and free! We have all become very accustomed to using QR codes, thanks to checking in to venues on our COVID-safe apps. But a QR code can do […]

Boost your fundraising and build a sustainable arts practice with MATCH Lab!

Creative Partnerships Australia’s MATCH Lab matched funding program 2021-22 is now open for applications! Are you an independent artist or collective ready to take the next step with your artistic practice? Apply for MATCH Lab, a professional development opportunity that promotes long-term skills development in fundraising and supports artists to achieve their campaign goals, with […]

Meet Katy Warner, our new ACF Officer!

We are excited to welcome Katy Warner to the ACF team. Katy is a playwright and author, who is currently finishing off her second YA novel. She is passionate about supporting independent artists and will be working alongside Syrie Payne, our ACF manager, to help artists reach their fundraising goals. What are you most excited […]

Announcing Creative Partnerships Australia’s 2021-22 Plus1 Matched Funding Program

Are you part of a not-for-profit arts or cultural organisation that has a project to fund and a fundraising campaign in mind? You could be eligible for up to $50,000 through Creative Partnerships Australia’s Plus1 matched funding program. Plus1 provides small to medium arts organisations with the opportunity to build donor relationships and boost fundraising […]

Tax time fundraising tips!

Some things are inevitable this time of year: colder nights, an overwhelming desire for comfort food and tax time.

Finishing your ACF campaign

Your ACF campaign is over. Congratulations! Pat yourself on the back for a job well done. Now you’re probably wondering – what next? Here’s a step-by-step guide. Step 1 | Login to the Artist Portal and input your banking details Your campaign funds will be disbursed to you in the form of a grant. All […]

Creative Partnerships Australia’s MATCH Lab matched funding program 2020-21 is now open for applications!

Are you an independent artist or group of artists with a project to fund and keen to learn the art of fundraising? You could be eligible for Creative Partnerships Australia’s MATCH Lab dollar-for-dollar funding program, with up to $5,000 available per project. MATCH Lab is an intensive, hands-on development program that builds fundraising and arts […]

Creative Partnerships Australia’s Plus1 matched funding program now open for applications!

Plus1 applications for 2020-2021 have now closed. Successful applicants will be announced in late October. Are you part of a not-for-profit arts and cultural organisation that would benefit from up to $50,000 of matched funding? Applications for Creative Partnerships Australia’s Plus1 matched funding program 2020-2021 are now open! Putting your organisation forward for the Plus1 […]

ACF Boost Wrap up 2020-21

We are thrilled to announce the success of our 2020-21 ACF Boost matched funding program, with 95% of projects reaching their fundraising goals, securing over $100,000 of matched funding from Creative Partnerships Australia. Over $132,000 was raised across the month-long fundraising period, which was an incredible result with eight artists fundraising for the first time […]