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Australian Cultural Fund

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Address: Level 4, 2-4 Kavanagh Street 3006 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://australianculturalfund.org.au/

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25.01.2022 Are you aged between 15-25 and interested in helping to shape VIC's creative future? Creative Victoria are conducting a Creative Industries Survey for Young Victorians to help Victoria’s creative industries recover and rebuild for the future post-COVID. The survey is available for those who connect with the creative industries as participants, audience members, volunteers or through work, training or education. Complete by 5pm 19 November 2020.

25.01.2022 Giving Attitude 2020 is here! The results of the first Giving Attitude survey in 2019 had a meaningful impact for arts organisations by equipping them with a nationwide lens of the industry; identifying the opportunities, the resources and the requirements for building their fundraising capabilities; allowing them to reasonably benchmark against similar organisations so they could ultimately improve their fundraising results. Find out more > https://creativepartnershipsaustralia.org.au//have-your-s/

24.01.2022 Fundraising isn't always easy, but you don't have to do it alone. If you have questions about your fundraising campaign; whether they are about reaching your project goals, or who and how to ask for support, get in touch with Creative Partnerships Australia's State Managers for a FREE one-on-one coaching and advice session. Get in touch > https://creativepartnerships.gov.au//coaching-and-mentori/

22.01.2022 Have you applied for MATCH Lab yet? MATCH Lab is our dollar-for-dollar funding program for independent artists and groups, with up to $5,000 available in matche...d funding. Successful applicants are supported by Creative Partnerships Australia to build fundraising and arts business skills, increase knowledge of philanthropy and arts partnerships, and run a successful fundraising campaign. Applications close Thursday 29 October 2020 at 5pm AEDT. Find out more > https://bit.ly/CPAMatchLab

21.01.2022 Creative Partnerships Australia Knowledge Series returns. Led by Australian and international fundraising experts the five-part online series supports arts professionals of all experience levels master the art of fundraising. Following the success of the inaugural series, the second Knowledge Series covers topics that will provide a full scope of the fundraising journey. View the program and book your Knowledge Series sessions here > https://bit.ly/3l6fJwY

18.01.2022 Are you an artist or small group with a project to fund and would like to raise up to $5,000 of matched funding? Sign up for Creative Partnerships Australia MATCH Lab today! MATCH Lab is an intensive, hands-on development program that builds fundraising and arts business skills, and assists artists in running a successful fundraising campaign, with advice and support from Creative Partnerships Australia along the way. Find out more > bit.ly/CPAMatchLab

17.01.2022 October News | This month we look at how the ACF can be used to support your projects and practice with information on running longer-term campaigns and applying for grants. We also spotlight four literature projects currently fundraising on the ACF! Read now > http://createsend.com/t/t-E438FA38D8813C282540EF23F30FEDED Sign up to receive our monthly update here > https://australianculturalfund.org.au/subscribe/

16.01.2022 There are just 3 more days remaining for Australia-based projects to apply for the UK|AU Season 2021 an initiative that explores and celebrates the relationship between Australia and the UK through the arts. Applications close Monday 5 October at 2pm AEST. Find out more > https://www.britishcouncil.org.au/uk-australia/how-to-apply

16.01.2022 Voting is open for Limelight ’s 2021 Artists of the Year, with two ACF artists, Melbourne Digital Concert Hall and Katie Noonan, nominated for the Peoples Choice Award. Voting closes 17 October > https://www.limelightmagazine.com.au//its-time-to-vote-fo/

15.01.2022 There are only 2 weeks left to apply for MATCH Lab! MATCH Lab is our dollar-for-dollar funding program for independent artists and groups, with up to $5,000 ava...ilable in matched funding. Successful applicants are supported by Creative Partnerships Australia to build fundraising and arts business skills, increase knowledge of philanthropy and arts partnerships, and run a successful fundraising campaign. Applications close Thursday 29 October 2020 at 5pm AEDT. Find out more > https://bit.ly/CPAMatchLab

14.01.2022 The Midsumma and Australia Post Arts Awards is a nationwide non-acquisitive award open to artists in any medium, with all finalists work to be exhibited as part of the Midsumma Festival in 2022. The annual award, now in it's 6th year, is a survey of outstanding queer artists working across mediums reflecting their potent personal and political perspectives on the world. Entries close 1 November. Find out more > https://www.midsumma.org.au//midsumma-and-australia-post-/

13.01.2022 We're taking a little break and closing our office from 5pm 18 December, reopening 11 January 2021. For ACF artists with live campaigns: if you have any project updates or pressing questions, please get in touch by midday today. Please note that we’ll be unavailable to make any changes to your campaigns during our closing period. We’ll be accepting online donations throughout the holidays, so get involved in the spirit of giving and donate to your favourite project! If you ha...ve any queries, please feel free to contact us via [email protected] We wish you a restful and relaxing festive season. Stay safe and we look forward to seeing you in 2021!

13.01.2022 Want to be an Emerging Writers Festival 2021 artist? The people at Emerging Writers' Festival have just extended their deadline for artist applications get them in by next Wednesday 16 December! Applicants are invited to share not only their individual work, but their ideas for the events, topics and conversations that they want to be included within the festival.... Apply here > https://bit.ly/2VZhxMe

13.01.2022 Register now for Creative Partnerships Australia's free online 'Ethics of Arts Partnerships' panel discussion on Wednesday, 18 November. A not-to-be missed event for arts organisations, arts fundraisers, arts funders, arts audiences and everyone who cares about building ethics into their everyday work practices. Book now > https://bit.ly/3mY8sih

13.01.2022 Nominations are open for the Australia Council for the Arts Awards 2022. The annual Australia Council Awards celebrate the contribution artists have made to the creative arts and cultural life in Australia. Nominations close on Tuesday 26 October, at 3pm ADST. Find out more > https://australiacouncil.gov.au//australia-council-awards-

12.01.2022 We are so thrilled to see the success of one of this years ACF Boost recipients, Melbourne Digital Concert Hall. What an incredible initiative that has helped 312 Australian artists over the past six months.

12.01.2022 With lockdowns continuing in parts of the country and effects of the pandemic felt widely across the sector, support for artists and the Arts has never been more crucial. Australia Council for the Arts has recently released a useful Guide to government COVID-19 assistance for the arts 2021 which includes links to assistance initiatives for artists. Read more > https://australiacouncil.gov.au//guide-to-government-covi/

10.01.2022 Applications are now open for the Create NSW Generations Fellowship in partnership with Powerhouse Museum and ASTRAL PEOPLE . There are three residencies up for grabs for NSW-based early career contemporary musicians, music producers, songwriters & composers. Apply by Mon 18 Jan 2021 > https://bit.ly/3a3jZtv

10.01.2022 Save the date: Wednesday 9 December! ArtsHub will examine the state of the arts in Australia in their #Visions2020Conference, exploring the sector in all its richness and vitality as well as the challenges it faces, both now and in years to come.

10.01.2022 Celebrating ACF artists | 'Baltasar', written & directed by Brietta Hague, won the Film Victoria Erwin Rado Award for Best Australian Short Film in this year's Melbourne International Film Festival Shorts Awards. Congratulations on this great achievement! Read more > https://miff.com.au/shorts-awards

08.01.2022 PLUS1 RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED | We are delighted to announce the recipients of the 2020-2021 Plus1 matched funding. Following a rigorous assessment process, we hav...e committed $1,200,200 in Plus1 support to 41 arts organisations around Australia. Celebrating a diverse field of artforms from youth theatre to puppetry, these organisations will be starting their fundraising campaigns over the coming months. Every dollar you donate during these campaigns will be matched by CPA, effectively doubling the value of your donation! Read more and view the recipients here > https://bit.ly/312tnrI

08.01.2022 Celebrating ACF Artists | Katie Noonan is among the list of finalists in the AWMA Awards. Nominated in the Artistic Excellence Award category, Katie has run successful campaigns through the ACF for the Australian Vocal Ensemble - AVÉ. Read more > https://womeninmusicawards.com.au/

07.01.2022 ArtsHub Visions 2020 is just around the corner, and currently offering an Early Bird Discount for one week only (free for ArtsHub members). The online conference will take place on Wednesday 9 December, and will aim to make sense of 2020, seeking to imagine a better future for the Australian arts sector.

07.01.2022 Creative Partnerships Australia has a library of fundraising resources available on their website to help with your professional development from the comfort of your own home, including the popular Fundamentals of Arts Fundraising videos. These videos provide arts organisations and artists with a comprehensive overview of the principles of arts fundraising, featuring eight Australian arts fundraising and development professionals, to help build your fundraising skills. Watch the suite of videos today > https://creativepartnerships.gov.au//fundamentals-of-arts/

06.01.2022 Australia’s largest performing writer’s program, Word Travels’ Story Week will return next month. Running from November 6th to 14th, this year’s program will be entirely virtual and feature a range of international and Australian guests and performers.

06.01.2022 Applications for Round 2 of the City of Melbourne's Quick Response Arts Grants are open for artists and small to medium arts organisations across all disciplines. Applications close next week on Wednesday 13 October, 5pm AEDT. Find out more > https://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au//quick-response-arts-gran

03.01.2022 September News | This month we look at the support available to artists and the Arts with the effects of the pandemic felt widely across the sector. We also spotlight three visual arts projects currently fundraising on the ACF! Read now > http://createsend.com/t/t-D1C8A05236F9DD1A2540EF23F30FEDED Sign up to receive our monthly update here > https://australianculturalfund.org.au/subscribe/

02.01.2022 MATCH LAB APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN | Are you an artist with a project to fund, are keen to learn the art of fundraising and build a sustainable arts practice? Applications for Creative Partnerships Australia’s MATCH Lab funding program are now open, with up to $5,000 of matched funding available per project! For more information and to find out if you are eligible, head to the Creative Partnerships Australia website > http://bit.ly/CPAMatchLab Applications close Thursday 29 October, 5pm AEDT.

01.01.2022 Celebrating ACF Projects | Imaginary Theatre, a Brisbane based theatre for young audiences, currently have two shows at Brisbane Powerhouse as part of the Brisbane Festival program A Curious Arcade and The Lost Lending Library. A Curious Arcade is running until 5pm Saturday 26 October and is free to attend. View the event below for more information and head along if you are in Brisbane!

01.01.2022 Applications for the Create NSW Generations Fellowship are closing soon! There are three residencies up for grabs with $25K each on offer, studio space and six months of mentoring. Apply by Monday 18 January > https://www.create.nsw.gov.au//fellowships-nsw-music-gener