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 […]

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 […]

Claim your outstanding ACF funds

Did you have a campaign on the ACF website before 1 December 2020? Think you may not have claimed your funds? If so, here is what you need to do to register your claim for outstanding campaign funds before the cut-off date of 31 December 2022. ACF campaign closed before 1 December 2020 Campaigns which closed […]

October Project Spotlight | Melbourne Fringe

With the iconic Melbourne Fringe Festival celebrating its 40th year, we thought it only right to turn the spotlight on some of the artists that are raising funds to be part of the bold and boisterous program. A site-specific reinterpretation of Schnitzler’s scandalous 19th century play “La Ronde,” IGNIS will be an immersive experience at […]

Using the ACF to receive a grant or one-off gift

Do you have a major donor who has pledged to support your work with a significant gift? Or are you thinking of applying for a grant from a Trust or Foundation? Either way, the ACF can help. In addition to public fundraising campaigns, the ACF can facilitate private campaigns for one-off gifts from an individual […]

September Project Spotlight | Documentaries

This month we focus on documentary campaigns that are capturing Australian stories. These projects are bringing vibrant people and iconic places to the forefront of our screens. FRANKLIN is an immersive rafting adventure which recounts the epic seven-year campaign to save Tasmania’s World Heritage-listed Franklin River from the construction of a hydroelectric project in the […]

Have you tried the new Artist Dashboard?

If you haven’t used the ACF in a while, you may not have noticed that the platform has had some big changes over the last few years. In addition to removing the service fee for donations from 1 December 2021, we updated the Artist Dashboard, making it your one-stop shop for all things ACF. Here […]

August Project Spotlight | Classical Music

This month we focus on campaigns looking to enrich Australia’s classical music landscape. Whether through one-off projects or 2022 Seasons, these artists are providing audiences the opportunity to reconnect with live music in the post-pandemic environment. Award-winning ensemble Penny Quartet are raising funds to allow them to rebuild, rehearse and perform in a post-pandemic landscape. […]

Tailor your fundraising campaign on the ACF

At the ACF, we would say that it’s never too early to start thinking about your next fundraising campaign, which includes deciding what type of campaign will work best for you. Working towards a specific project with a set timeline and end date? Sounds like a standard, short-term campaign is what you need. Looking […]

Completing your ACF Acquittal

All ACF artists are required to complete an acquittal within 30 days of their project finishing up. To make the process a little easier, we have put together a guide that outlines what information you will need to complete the online form and acquit your fundraising campaign and project. Once your fundraising campaign is done […]