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Announcing our ACF Boost 2024 cohort

Major ‘Boost’ for the independent arts sector as the ACF announces almost half a million dollars of matched funding.  The Australian Cultural Fund is thrilled to announce the funding of $494,800 to 86 recipients of the 2024 ACF Boost grant program.   This capacity building, matched funding program encourages participants to leverage private sector support raised […]

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February Project Spotlight | Short and sweet

This month we’re focussing our lens on short film projects. These films are exploring uniquely human stories in bite sized chunks of 20 minutes and under.   UNCLE is a short documentary about the extraordinary life of Uncle Jason Coombes. The film recounts his journey from the remote community of Aurukun to Lake Tyers Aboriginal […]

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December Project Spotlight | Take it to the Chorus

As the calendar year draws to a close, we’re picking up the tempo and are celebrating projects that are bringing communities together through song. These choirs are providing a safe and inclusive space for people to participate in the artform, perform with others, and express themselves through song.    The Margaret Pride Scholarship Fund, aims […]

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November Project Spotlight | For the love of literature

This month there is lots to love as we celebrate the art of the written word. These creators are fostering supportive environments for writers, launching educational picture books for children, and inspiring the creation and discussion of literary works.   ‘Berry Writers Festival’ is a biennial festival with three days of talks, discussions and more, […]

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October Project Spotlight | Art meets science

This month we look at projects that are exploring and celebrating the relationship between art and science. These creators are using their skillsets to provide accessible and educational art, support the representation of women in STEMM, and present a fresh take on the effect of AI and social media on artists.   Synapse is a […]

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September Project Spotlight | Fringe

With the curtain well and truly up on the Fringe Festival circuit, this month we look at projects working towards Melbourne Fringe 2023. These projects are exploring the family dynamic via three diverse and dynamic lenses, feeding into this year’s Fringe theme – ‘Playup’.   Led by Lebanese-Australian artist Stéphanie Ghajar, ‘ZAFFÉ’ is an immersive […]

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August Project Spotlight | Documentaries

This month we turn the lens to documentary projects that are sharing lived and unique human experiences. These filmmaking teams are committed to creating impact for local communities as well as challenging public perceptions.   ‘The Golden Spurtle’ is a visually stunning and light hearted documentary that takes viewers to the picturesque Scottish Highlands, where […]

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A Year in Review – 2022/2023 Financial Year

The 2022/2023 Financial year was a promising one after a couple of years of stops and starts. Artists and audiences alike have adapted to the ‘new-normal’ and the sector has seen the public re-engaging with the arts en masse, encouraging artists to produce new work. We’ve had a look back at the year to see […]

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July Project Spotlight | Sculpture

In this month’s project spotlight we’re celebrating the medium of sculpting. These projects are providing a platform for artists with diverse backgrounds and are bringing sculpture to the masses.    ‘The Burden of Objects’ is an exhibition of contemporary sculpture staged across the Villa Alba’s grounds for a week in April 2024. Featuring 15 diverse […]

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June Project Spotlight | Print & Publishing

This month we’re looking at projects that celebrate pen and page through a multitude of mediums. From magazines, to photo books and contemporary literature, these creators are weaving narratives to interrogate who we are and spark conversation.   Since 2017, Liminal have published an expansive archive of interviews with Asian Australian artists; ten series of […]

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