Government
Arts funding
Government support is vitally important to ensure that our companies are able to produce new Australian work, innovative interpretations of classics, tell stories about our land and culture and develop and encourage aspiring young artists. What most people don’t realise is that Government funding is only a part portion (in some cases less than 10%) of a company’s turnover – with the main income coming from box office, and a smaller but equally important amount from sponsorship and philanthropy.
Harp Consort, Musica Viva Photo: Keith SaundersAMPAG can provide information about funding options for companies and artists in your State. External links to Federal and State government agencies are listed below, or contact AMPAG for more information. For information on local government support for the arts contact your local council or the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) Australian Local Government Association.
For a breakdown by state and art form of the funding received by the major performing arts companies - click here.
Federal and State government arts funding agencies:
- Australia Council
- Playing Australia
- DEWHA
- Arts NSW
- Arts Victoria
- Arts SA
- Arts Queensland
- Arts Tasmania
- Arts WA
- Arts ACT
Arts policy
You can also contact AMPAG for assistance with developing your local arts policy – or find out more information about research, tools and policy briefing.