Creative Australia FAQs

As the Minister for the Arts confirmed in his election commitment in the October 2022 Budget, on 1 July 2023, Creative Partnerships Australia transferred to the Australia Council for the Arts. This transfer included CPA’s funding, staff and functions, including the ACF to Australia Council (soon to be named Creative Australia). Please note that all functionality […]

May Project Spotlight | Supporting the next generation

Young artists and emerging creatives are the future of our cultural sector. This month we’re celebrating projects that are giving the next generation a leg up by providing opportunities for creative work development, financial support and mentorship. The Katie Lees Fellowship provides young women in theatre access to a supportive arts community and the […]

April Project Spotlight | Spaces for and by First People

This month we’re turning the spotlight on community organisations who are creating spaces for and by First People. Spanning the country, these organisations are providing the opportunity and environment to celebrate culture, pride and art. Koordak is a non-profit organisation that exists to help and improve the lives of the Aboriginal Community in Ellenbrook […]

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 […]

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 […]

November Project Spotlight | Literature and Publishing

This month we’re celebrating the storytellers who choose pen and ink as their medium. Whether through poetry, children’s books, or monographs these artists are weaving tales that enrich our culture. Sonntag Press is developing a monograph surveying the work of Egyptian-born, Melbourne-based visual artist Raafat Ishak. With exciting projects in the near future, including a […]