First-Timers Kit

New to the ACF? Start here! This kit is designed to have you ready to fundraise in no time.

Donor Profile | Stephanie Lyall

A writer, cyclist and Scandophile dedicated to the arts, meet Stephanie Lyall. Stephanie and her team recently ran an ACF campaign to raise funds to take their live art event SQUASH to Festival of Live Art (FOLA). Stephanie also donated to other artists to show her support for their projects. In our new Artist to Artist series, we chatted […]

Donor Profile | Elvis Richardson

In our new Artist to Artist series, we chatted to Elvis Richardson about what spurred her to donate to other creatives, and why it matters to her.

Donor profile | Matthew Briggs

Artist, Matthew Briggs has donated to six artists on the ACF. In our new Artist to Artist series, we chatted to Matthew about what spurred him to donate.

Artist profile | 4ZZZ

4ZZZ’s Building Blitz fundraising campaign seeks to raise $15,000 to repair the station’s headquarters of 25 years. address immediate building repairs within their radio station’s building of 25 years.

Top resources for 2017!

This year we published more than 30 pieces of practical and inspirational online content including guides, tips and advice from artists, mentors and donors on our blog. Here are your favourites from 2017!

Donor profile | Hans Henkell

Hans Henkell has a passion for opera and giving. He has been a dedicated donor to the arts since 1991 and has generously donated to a range of projects on the ACF. His love of German and Australian cultural identity has been the motivator to him supporting the artistic ventures of ACF artists. We spoke to Hans about what inspires his generosity.

Artist profile | Lizzie O’Keefe

In Dangerous Song – Blue Lizzie O’Keefe and Lindsey Pollak combine the human voice with the sounds of endangered and extinct animals to create an intriguing and moving musical performance. We spoke to Lizzie about how they designed and delivered a successful ACF campaign.

ACF’s performance in 2016-17

The Australian Cultural Fund had a great year in 2016-17 and we’re celebrating!

Artist profile | Bill Bleakley

Thanks to a clever crowdfunding campaign focusing first on friends, then on social networks, Bill exceeded his target and raised more than $8,000.