Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program Grant Round 2022-23 and 2023-24

First Nations visual art is internationally recognised and sought after for its quality, innovation and cultural richness.

Funding will be provided to organisations for activities that best contribute to delivery of the following program  outcomes:

• a professional, viable and ethical Indigenous visual arts industry that features strong participation and provides economic opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• the continued production, exhibition, critique, purchase and collection of Indigenous visual art.

It is expected that activities will meet one or more of the following objectives:

• provides professional support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists in the production, promotion and marketing of their art.
• provides opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to develop, extend, market and generate income from their professional visual art practice.
• provides employment and economic opportunities in the visual arts industry for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, particularly in remote communities.
• provides opportunities for art centre staff, artists and board members to develop professional skills and gain experience.
• contributes to strengthening the Indigenous visual art industry, including the delivery of professional services and support by industry service organisations.
• supports the upgrade or refurbishment of art centre facilities.
• increases access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to national and international markets.
• increases digital literacy and/or infrastructure.