Arts Grants Guidelines 2009/10Filipino Kung kayo ay nahihirapang magsalita o makaunawa ng wikang Ingles, mangyari lamang na tumelepono sa ArtsNT sa 08 8999 8981 o free call 1800 678

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Arts Grants Guidelines 2009/10

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ContactsTo obtain further information or assistance in completing a grant application contact Arts NT and ask to speak to an Arts Broker.

Arts NTPO Box 496PALMERSTON NT 0831

Darwin Alice SpringsFirst Floor, Alice Springs Cultural Precinct9-11 Cavenagh Street 61 Larapinta DriveDARWIN NT 0800 ALICE SPRINGS NT 0870Telephone: 08 8999 8981 Telephone: 08 8951 1151Freecall: 1800 678 237 Freecall: 1800 678 237Facsimile: 08 8999 8949 Facsimile: 08 8951 1161

Applicants from the Top End can contact an Arts Broker in the Darwin Offi ce on 8999 8981 or Freecall 1800 678 237 or email arts.offi [email protected]

Applicants from Central Australia can contact an Arts Broker in the Alice Springs Offi ce on 08 8951 1151 or email arts.offi [email protected]

More information on the Arts Grants Program is also available at Arts NT’s website [email protected]

Subscribe to the Arts NT Ebulletin, a free fortnightly listing of news and opportunities relevant for the arts in the Northern Territory. Email arts.offi [email protected] with ‘subscribe to Ebulletin’ in the header.

Information and Privacy ProvisionThe information you provide in your grant application is used to process and assess your application. To assist in the promotion and development of arts and culture in the Northern Territory, Arts NT shares information from successful applications and submissions with related Commonwealth, State and Territory agencies and local and national media as required.

If you have any queries or wish to access the personal information provided in your application form, please contact a Business Systems Offi cer on 8999 8981 or free call 1800 678 237.

Cover:Nicky Fearn and Samantha Chalmers in the Business Unusual Production “Tracy” (2008)Photograph by Fiona Morrison

© Northern Territory Government

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TranslationIf you have diffi culty with the English language, and would like an interpreter, please contact Arts NT on 8999 8981 or 1800 678 237 to arrange an interpreter. Alternatively you can also contact:

Interpreting and Translating Service NTDarwin: 08 8999 8506Free call: 1800 676 254 (NT residents only)

Aboriginal Interpreter ServiceDarwin: 08 8999 8353 Alice Springs 08 8951 5576

IndonesianApabila anda mengalami kesulitan dengan bahasa Inggeris, hubungilah Arts NT pada nomor 08 8999 8981 atau nomor gratis 1800 678 237 untuk mengurus seorang juru bahasa.

VietnameseNếu quý vị gặp trở ngại tiếng Anh, xin liên hệ Arts NT qua số điện thoại 08 8999 8981 hoặc gọi số miễn phí 1800 678 237 để xin gặp thông dịch viên.

SomaliHaddii aad dhib ku qabto luuqada Ingiriiska, fadlan kala xirriir Arts NT 08 8999 8981 ama wecitaanka bilaashka ah 1800 678 237 si laguu qabto turjubaan.

Simplifi ed Chinese如果您對使用英語溝通有困難，請以電話和北領地藝術署（Arts NT）聯繫，來電請撥 08 8999 8981 或免付費電話 1800 678 237，以便安排傳譯人員協助。

Traditional Chinese如果您對使用英語溝通有困難，請以電話和北領地藝術署（Arts NT）聯繫，來電請撥 08 8999 8981 或免付費電話 1800 678 237，以便安排傳譯人員協助。

FilipinoKung kayo ay nahihirapang magsalita o makaunawa ng wikang Ingles, mangyari lamang na tumelepono sa ArtsNT sa 08 8999 8981 o free call 1800 678 237 para makipag-ayos ng isang tagapagsalin sa wika.

Arabic ةيناجم ةملاكم ءارجإ وأ 08 ةعطاقملا سترآ“ ب لاصتالا ًءاجر ،ةيزيلجنإلا ةغللا مهف يف ةبوعص دجت تنآ اذإ237 .يوفش مجرتمب ةناعتسالل تابيترتلا دادعإل 678 8981 مقرلا ىلع ”ةيلامشلا 8999 1800 مقرلا ىلع

Khmer

FrenchSi vous avez des diffi cultés pour communiquer en anglais, veuillez téléphoner à Arts NT (08 89 99 89 81 ou numéro vert 1800 67 82 37) pour organiser l’aide d’un interprète.

Thaiหากท่านมีปัญหาด้านภาษาอังกฤษ โปรดติดต่อ Arts NT ท่ีหมายเลข 08 8999 8981 หรือหมายเลขโทรฟรี 1800 678 237 เพื่อขอใช้ล่าม

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About the Arts Grants Program ........................................................................................................... 4

Eligibility .............................................................................................................................................. 6

How to Apply ....................................................................................................................................... 7

Application Process ............................................................................................................................ 9

Funding Acknowledgment ..................................................................................................................11

Indigenous Cultural Content ............................................................................................................. 12

Further Information ........................................................................................................................... 13

Grant CategoriesGrants at a Glance ............................................................................................................................ 14

NT Funding Quick Response Scheme .............................................................................................................. 17

Community Grants ......................................................................................................................... 18

Project Rounds ............................................................................................................................... 19

Arts Development ...................................................................................................................... 19

Presentation and Promotion ..................................................................................................... 20

Skills Development .................................................................................................................... 21

Emerging Artists ........................................................................................................................ 22

Public Art ...................................................................................................................................... 23

Development ............................................................................................................................. 23

Small and Medium Works and Major Works ............................................................................ 24

Declan Apuatimi/J Bird Scholarship .......................................................................................... 25

Public Art Brief ........................................................................................................................... 26

Community Festivals ..................................................................................................................... 28

Artists in Schools Program ............................................................................................................. 29

Regional Arts Fund Rapid Response Projects .............................................................................................................. 30

New Arts Communities ................................................................................................................... 31

Artist/s to Artist/s Support ............................................................................................................... 32

Accessing Arts ................................................................................................................................ 33

Remote Arts Partners ..................................................................................................................... 34

New Ideas ...................................................................................................................................... 35

Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................................................. 36

NT Arts Organisations and other Funding ........................................................................................ 38

Contents

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Contents

About the Arts Grants Program

Funding available in the Arts Grants Program is from the Northern Territory Government through Arts NT and the Australian Government through the Regional Arts Fund (RAF) which is managed by Arts NT.

Arts NTVision: A community where all Territorians have access to creative and cultural expression, experiences and opportunities through education, recreation and employment in a vibrant, valued and sustainable arts sector.

The Northern Territory Government is committed to developing arts and culture through strategic investment and coordinated service delivery to ensure support and opportunity for the community to engage with the arts and to celebrate cultural diversity.

The Arts Grants Program offers artists, organisations and community members access to support for initiatives that further the vision of exploring, expressing and showcasing Northern Territory identity through arts and culture.

● funding to arts organisations who provide core services, arts programs and events;

● funding festival development to support regional, remote and major urban showcases;

● supporting a physical infrastructure for arts and cultural activity including direct funding and in kind support through provision of offi ce, rehearsal, workshop and storage accommodation;

● acting as national advocate through liaison with key government and non government agencies; and

● implementing initiatives such as research, reviews, scoping and pilot projects.

Regional Arts Fund (RAF)Regional Arts Fund Vision: Creative and innovative regional remote and very remote/isolated communities in which participation in and access to cultural activities contributes to the sustainable cultural, social and economic capacity and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Arts NT’s primary role is to support and develop the artistic and cultural potential of the Territory through policy, operational and fi nancial support and advice to the arts sector, to community and to government. Through its programs Arts NT aims to develop responsive and appropriate mechanisms for the support and development of the Northern Territory’s artists and the broader arts sector. Arts NT aims to ensure that all Territory residents have access to a variety of arts and cultural activities either as audience or as active participants.

Arts NT’s programs and services facilitate a diverse range of arts and cultural activities across the Territory by:

● managing an arts grants program open not only to artists and arts organisations but also community organisations interested in running arts activities or hiring artists for specifi c projects;

The RAF program has a number of broad objectives designed to benefi t arts practitioners, workers and audiences:

● encourage and support sustainable cultural development in regional communities where possible, rather than ‘one-off’ events;

● assist sustainable economic and social development within regional, remote and very remote communities, including a focus on Indigenous and isolated communities;

● develop partnerships with local government, community groups, the private sector, state government agencies and other relevant groups which leverage fi nancial and/or in-kind support for specifi c projects and encourage ongoing collaboration or support for cultural activities following the funded projects;

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About the Arts Grants Program

● assist the development of cultural networks, especially in isolated areas, to facilitate information exchange and cooperative relationships;

● increase employment and professional development opportunities for and raise the profi le of regional and remote artists; and

● increase skills development initiatives (including mentoring schemes), for individuals and organisations in regional and remote communities with a particular focus on disadvantaged, Indigenous and isolated communities. Initiatives may relate to a specifi c art or craft practice, formal training through Smart in Business modules, or broader community cultural development and capacity building.

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Eligibility

Who can apply to the NT Arts Grants Program and the Regional Arts Fund?Applicants must be residents of the Northern Territory.

Entities operating outside of the Northern Territory, such as national/peak organisations, are not eligible to apply, but, are encouraged to form partnerships with Northern Territory based organisations and/or artists who are eligible to apply for support for projects that will benefi t the Territory

Employees of the Northern Territory Government are ineligible where there is direct confl ict of interest. NT Government agencies, including government schools and public hospitals are ineligible to apply.

Defi nitionsIndividuals: must be Australian citizens or have permanent residence status and must be residents of the Northern Territory. Applicants under the age of 16 cannot apply to the Program.

Groups: which are not legally constituted must identify an individual within the group who will be legally and fi nancially responsible for the grant on behalf of the group. The individual must meet the above criteria for individuals.

Organisations: must be legally constituted and not-for-profi t, e.g. an incorporated association or a local government statutory authority. Organisations must be an Australian entity registered and operating in the Northern Territory.

For Public Art grants only: Business/Company includes commissioning agencies, architects, developers and/or building owners.

Activities not fundedThere are many activities that are beyond the scope of the NT Arts Grants Program, regardless of their merit. Arts NT does not accept applications for:

● activities that have already been completed or that will commence before advertised notifi cation dates;

● applicants who have outstanding acquittal reports;

● projects or activities that do not have a clearly defi ned arts component;

● activities that are the exclusive responsibility of other funding bodies or government agencies;

● defi cits from previous activities or defi cit budgets;

● fund-raising or charitable events; ● commercial or business ventures; ● capital equipment or real estate purchases; ● restoration or conservation of cultural material; ● research or studio work that will be offered for academic assessment;

● auditions or interviews for courses at academic institutions;

● music, fi lm or theatrical auditions; ● the cost of prizes for competitions or awards; ● delivery of accredited training; or education based activity including curricular activities in primary and secondary schools; or

● undergraduate, diploma and postgraduate studies except where specifi cally eligible under category guidelines e.g. Public Art Fellowship.

NB Applications for extra curricular activities with strong arts outcomes utilising educational structures and institutions, particularly in remote areas, will be considered providing they meet all relevant criteria.

Acquittal of GrantsAcquitting a grant means accurately accounting for funding. This is done by submitting statistical and fi nancial reports when your project is fi nished. As well, an artistic report is required reporting on the actual artistic outcomes of the funded activity, including any Special Reporting Conditions indicated on the Funding Agreement.

You are not eligible to apply for another grant or receive any future payments until you have submitted satisfactory acquittal reports for all grants for which the acquittal date has fallen due. For further details about how to successfully acquit your grant, obtain a copy of the Acquittal Form from www.arts.nt.gov.au or contact a Business System Offi cer on 8999 8981.

Acquittal reports allow Arts NT to fulfi l its accountability obligations to the Northern Territory Government. The report is also important to arts development and promotional work at Arts NT. It helps monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the NT Arts Grants Program.

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Before applying for a grant you should read this Arts Grants Guidelines booklet in its entirety including category information All applicants should:

● check that all previous funding from Arts NT has been acquitted

● make contact with an Arts Broker to discuss the application and to decide on an appropriate category;

● select an appropriate category and obtain and read the relevant application form;

● complete the application form and provide attachments and support material;

● if necessary, make a follow up appointment with an Arts Broker at least a week before the closing date to ensure all the necessary information is attached; and

● submit one copy of your complete application and support material to Arts NT.

Applications will not be considered outside of the advertised timeframes.

NB The Arts Grants Program will not provide support equal to the total cost of an activity . You must demonstrate that you have signifi cant fi nancial or in kind support from other sources.You should note that Arts NT receives more applications than the Arts Grants Program can fund. Do not make any fi nancial commitments on the expectation that you will receive funding.

Do I need an Administering Body?You must have legal status as an entity to manage a grant. Depending on the size of the grant that status may be as an individual or as a legally constituted body.

Administering bodies are often referred to as auspicing bodies. For grants over $10,000, individuals must have an administering/auspicing body to take legal and fi nancial responsibility for administering the grant.

For grants of up to $10,000, individuals are able to administer their own funding and are not required to have an administering/auspicing body.

How to Apply

Individuals who do not have an Australian Business Number (ABN) will have grant funding taxed before payment unless they can provide a completed Tax Offi ce ‘Statement by a Supplier’ form (NAT3346-2.2008).

Unincorporated associations, groups and other bodies with no legal status are required to nominate a legally constituted not-for-profi t organisation or an individual to take legal and fi nancial responsibility for administering the grant.

Examples of legally constituted organisations are:

● NT incorporated associations

● NT incorporated Aboriginal associations

● companies limited by guarantee in the NT

You should enter into a written agreement with your administering/auspicing body, which sets out your and their respective rights and responsibilities in relation to the grant’s administration and fi nancial management. It is recommended that the agreement contain a dispute resolution clause setting out procedures to be followed should any dispute between parties arise. You should note that most administering bodies will charge an administration fee which should be included as part of the submitted budget.

Supporting documentsYou will need to supply appropriate, high quality material to support your application as the Arts Assessment Panel may not be familiar with your work and assesses applications on the basis of the submitted materials.

Artistic support material can include images, video or audio samples of current or previous work as well as newspaper clippings and feedback forms from past participants. Please ensure that support material provided in electronic format is compatible with PC’s. If you are unsure you are welcome to ask an Arts Broker or Systems Offi cer to assist and test the material prior to submission.

A maximum of 5 support letters will be considered for the application. Only support letters relevant to the project are useful for the assessment.

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Submission of ApplicationPlease submit your application:

● By mail to Arts NT, PO Box 496, PALMERSTON NT 0831 by COB of the advertised closing date.

● In person to Arts NT, Level 1, 9-11 Cavenagh Street, Darwin NT 0800 by COB of the advertised closing date.

● By fax to Arts NT on 08 8999 8949 by COB of the advertised closing date.

All applications need to be received in the Darwin Offi ce, or posted on the closing date.

Please note applications cannot be received by email or at the Alice Springs Offi ce.

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How to apply

Role of Arts Grants Assessment PanelsPeer assessment of NT Arts Grant project rounds and Regional Arts Fund grants is fundamental to the Arts Grants Program. The Arts Grants Assessment Panels represent regional, community and art form interests.

Panels are selected according to the type of initiative and the relevant community and arts sector experience required. All panels are drawn from the NT Register of Peers or other Industry representatives where appropriate.

Role of Arts NTThe role of staff with regard to peer assessed arts grants applications is to:

● provide information and advice to prospective applicants;

● assess eligibility;

● collate applications, support material and papers for assessment meetings;

● provide secretariat support to assessment panels; and

● provide additional information to the assessment panel during meetings, at the request of the Chair.

How your application is processed?

a. Submit ApplicationYou should submit one copy of your application and your support material to the Arts NT Darwin offi ce by close of business on the closing date, or post marked by 5pm on the closing date.

b. Eligibility checkArts NT performs an eligibility check on the application. If the application is eligible an acceptance letter will be sent to you. If the application is not eligible it will be returned to you, advising you of the reason/s.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete. Arts NT takes no responsibility for notifying applicants regarding incomplete applications.

Application Process

c. AssessmentAssessment of grant applications and the decisions made are on the basis of the information supplied in the application and the accompanying support material. Please ensure you select the appropriate funding category as your application cannot be assessed under any other category once submitted.

Quick Response / Community Grants / Rapid Response Arts NT’s Arts Brokers assess applications and prepare recommendations for approval by the Director, Arts NT.

Project Rounds – and Regional Arts Fund categoriesA peer based Assessment Panel assesses applications and is responsible for decision making.

Public ArtA specialist panel of industry representatives assesses funding applications and provides recommendations for approval by the Minister for Arts and Museums.

Community FestivalsArts NT Arts Brokers assess applications against published criteria and provide recommendations to the Chief Executive, Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport.

Artists in Schools (AiS)AiS is managed by the Department of Education and Training (DET) and all AiS program details are available by contacting the nominated DET Offi cer on 08 8999 4202 or by visiting www.det.nt.gov.au/education/programs_initiatives/artists_in_schools/index.shtml

d. Notifi cationYou will receive a formal letter in the mail notifying you of the outcome of your application by the notifi cation date. If your application is successful you will receive a letter offering you a grant. Accompanying the letter will be:

● a funding agreement which outlines the conditions of funding, including acknowledgement requirements;

● request for your or your administering body’s bank account details; and

● an acquittal form

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All copies of the agreement form must be signed by yourself and, where appropriate, the administering body and returned to Arts NT before your grant payment can be made. It is recommended that projects that depend on a grant are not started until all the parties concerned have signed the funding agreement. For the March 2010 NT Project Round only, projects may commence during the assessment period upon consultation with an Arts Broker. However as funding is competitive no applicant should count on receiving funds as a result of their application when commencing a project before the announcement date.

e. FeedbackYou can obtain verbal feedback on your application by contacting an Arts Broker. See inside cover for contact details for both the Darwin and Alice Springs offi ces.

Some applications meet the published assessment criteria yet are unsuccessful. Arts NT receives more applications than are able to be supported within the available funding.

After each Project Round an Assessment Report is compiled detailing trends and general comments and results. Assessment Reports can be viewed at www.arts.nt.gov.au or you can contact Arts NT to obtain a copy.

AppealsGrants decisions are not subject to appeal.

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Application process

NT Arts Grants ProgramRecipients who receive support through the Arts Grants Program, must prominently acknowledge this support in all media releases and promotional activity. The Northern Territory Government reserves the right to limit and withdraw the use of its name and logo by the grant recipient. You must use the NT Government logo or where it is not possible, funding must be acknowledged by using the phrase: Proudly sponsored by the Northern Territory Government

Recipients are encouraged to invite the Minister for Arts and Museums or his/her nominated representative to attend public events associated with a project and, as appropriate, to launch or open the project.

Regional Arts FundRecipients of a grant through the Regional Arts Fund must also acknowledge the Australian Government by using the logo and/or phrase: The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government initiative supporting the arts in regional, remote and very remote/isolated Australia. The program is delivered in partnership with the Northern Territory Government.

The recipient must also invite the Australian Government Minister for the Arts or his/her nominated representative to attend public events associated with a project and, as appropriate, to launch or open the project.

Funding Acknowledgement

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Application process

Applying for funding for Indigenous arts projects If applying for a project involving Indigenous artists, cultural content or communities, you will need to certify the following:

●That your project includes no misrepresentation or appropriation of Indigenous Cultures

●That you have spoken to an Arts Broker

●That you can provide proof of Aboriginality if requested.

You will also need to complete the section of the application form titled ‘Indigenous Cultural content’ and include evidence of consultation with relevant Indigenous individuals, community or language groups including letters of endorsement from Elders, custodians, Land Councils or other appropriate community representatives.

This requirement applies equally to Indigenous and non Indigenous applicants, those applying from elsewhere to work in Indigenous communities and those applying from Indigenous communities. Assessors cannot assume support for your activity – the onus is on you as the applicant to demonstrate community support and that all protocols and requirements have been met.

Indigenous ProtocolsThe Australia Council for the Arts has released a fully revised second edition of its protocol guides to help Australians better understand the use of Indigenous cultural material.

New guides are available for the following art form areas:

● Visual Arts

● Performing Arts

● Music

● Writing

● Media Arts

They are relevant to anyone working in or with the Indigenous arts sector, including:

● Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists

● people working within related fi elds of Indigenous art form practice

● federal and state/territory government agencies

● industry agencies and peak organisations

● galleries, museums and arts centres

● educational and training institutions

● Indigenous and targeted mainstream media.

The protocol guides endorse Indigenous cultural and intellectual property rights – the rights of Indigenous people to own and control their cultural heritage. These rights are confi rmed in the 2006 United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which says Indigenous people have the right to practice and revitalise their cultural traditions and customs.

In Australia, Indigenous heritage comprises all objects, sites and knowledge transmitted from generation to generation. Indigenous people have a living heritage. Their connection with the land, water, animals, plants and other people is an expression of cultural heritage. Writing, music, performing arts, visual arts and media arts, are some of the mediums for transmitting Indigenous cultural heritage.1

The Guides can be downloaded at www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/news_items/guides_to_help_do_the_right_thing_with_indigenous_culture

Indig enous Cultural Content

1. Australia Council for the Arts, Protocols for producing Australian Indigenous arts, 2007.

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Protocols for working with children in artThe Australia Council for the Arts has developed a set of protocols to address the depiction of children in works, exhibitions and publications that are the recipients of government funding.

The Northern Territory Government supports the protocols for working with children in art which were adopted by the Australia Council under the direction of the Federal Government. Protocols apply to all Arts NT grant recipients from 1 January 2009. Where Northern Territory laws exceed the requirements of the Protocols, grants recipients will be required to meet the requirements of the NT laws.

There are three critical issues which have been considered in the development of the protocols:

1. Creation: Ensuring that the rights of children are protected throughout the artistic process, based on informed consent about the process and the intended outcome of the artwork;

2. Exhibition and performance: Ensuring that artworks involving images of children have been produced and will be presented with due care and sensitivity; and

3. Distribution: Protecting images of children from being exploited, including use of the images beyond the original context of the creative work.2

Arts NT requires all applicants to read the protocols developed by the Australia Council for the Arts, available online at www.australiacouncil.gov.au, and the legal information for artists and arts organisations in the Northern Territory, available at www.artslaw.com.au/LegalInformation/ChildrenCreativeProcessNT.asp. Hard copies are also available at the Arts NT offi ces. Applicants should also refer to, and comply with, the Northern Territory Care and Protection of Children Act.

All applicants must adhere to the Australia Council protocols when applying to the Northern Territory Arts Grants Program.

Copyright and Intellectual PropertyAll applications must provide details of arrangements relating to copyright and intellectual property associated with the proposed activity. This includes details about authenticity, cultural ownership and appropriate contracts to artists for the publishing of their work.

Copyright information and advice are available from:

Arts Law Centre of Australia www.artslaw.com.au

Australian Copyright Council www.copyright.org.au

TaxationGrants paid by Arts NT may be considered part of your income in a fi nancial year and therefore be subject to tax. You must determine your own taxation responsibilities. Further information is available from the Australian Taxation Offi ce (ATO) 13 28 66 or by referring to their website www.ato.gov.au

Successful grant recipients who have an ABN and are registered for the purposes of GST will be paid the grant amount plus GST. If the successful grant recipient is not registered for the purpose of GST, they will receive the grant exclusive of GST.

Successful grant recipients who are administering their own grants up to $10,000 and do not have an ABN, must provide Arts NT with a completed “Statement by a Supplier” form (NAT3346-4.2008). The grant will then be paid exclusive of GST.

Indigenous artists who qualify for a Zone A rebate (special or ordinary) and do not have an ABN are eligible for consideration under the PAYG withholding Variation 30. This varies the withholding amount to zero where payment is for artistic works. Further details are available from the ATO.

Further Information

2. Australia Council for the Arts, Protocols for working with children in art, 2008.

Grants at a Glance

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Program C ategory Funding Limit Who can Apply? Description Closing

DateNotifi cation

Date

Quick Response Scheme

Up to $1500 per grant to a max of $2000 per fi nancial year

Individuals, Groups, Organisations

The Quick Response Scheme is designed to increase access for applicants to unforeseen arts opportunities in a fl exible and responsive manner as they arise. Activities for organisations cannot include those already delivered through core program funding. Organisations in receipt of > $100 000 per annum are ineligible.

All year round

15 working days after submission.

Community Grants

Up to $5,000 Individuals, Groups, Organisations

Community Grants supports arts activities with a strong focus on community involvement in all stages of the project. Activities for organisations cannot include those already delivered through core program funding. Organisations in receipt of > $100 000 per annum are ineligible.

All year round


Project Rounds

Arts Development Up to $15,000 Individuals, Groups, Organisations

The Arts Development category is to support projects across all art forms for the research, development or creation of new work or community cultural development projects.

01 March 31 May

Presentation and Promotion

Up to $15,000 Individuals, Groups, Organisations

The Presentation and Promotion category is for the support of projects which present, exhibit, distribute or promote Northern Territory arts practice.

01 March 31 May

Skills Development Up to $15,000 Individuals, Groups, Organisations

The Skills Development category is for the support of arts initiatives that aim to foster skills, knowledge and experience of the participants and build community capacity.

01 March 31 May

Emerging Artists Up to $10,000 Individuals or Groups

This category prioritises support for emerging artists to access funding for arts development, presentation and promotion or skills based projects.

01 March 31 May


DateNotifi cation

Date

Public Art Development Up to $6,000 Individuals, Groups, Organisations

Support towards the development of concepts for the creation of artistic work in public places.

15 March 15 June

Small and Medium Work

Up to $30,000 Individuals, Groups, OrganisationsBusiness/Companies

Support towards the development and creation of artistic work in public places

15 March 15 June

Major Work Up to $150,000 Groups, OrganisationsBusiness/Companies

Support towards the development and creation of artistic work in public places

15 March 15 June

Declan Apuatimi/J Bird Fellowship

$20,000 Individuals only Support for professional development opportunities in public art practice for contemporary artists

15 March 15 June

Community Festivals

Up to $20,000 per year for up to 3 years or as negotiated

Festival organising bodies including local government

The Community Festivals category supports the artistic and cultural programme of remote and regional festivals.

All year round and at least 12 weeks prior to start of festival


Artists in Schools

Artists in Schools Up to $7,000 Up to $10,000

Single SchoolGroup Schools

The Artists in Schools Program (AiS) is a partnership between the Department of Natural Resources, Environment the Arts and Sport (NRETAS, Arts NT) and the Department of Education and Training (DET).

Annually in late April each year

June

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DateNotifi cation

Date

Regional Arts Fund

Rapid Response Projects

Up to $1,500 for one grant to a limit of $2,500 per applicant in any four-year period.


Rapid Response Scheme offers up to $1,500 to support arts projects that cannot be applied to within the project rounds due to their time critical nature.

All year round


New Arts Communities

Up to $5,000 Individuals, Groups, Communities or Organisations

Aims to support community based arts projects in any art form from fi rst time or previously unfunded applicants to get an arts project off the ground.

15 March 15 June

Artist/s to Artist/s Support

Up to $10,000Up to $15,000

IndividualsGroups

The Artist/s to Artist/s Support category is for structured relationships between artists/arts workers for a program of professional development.

15 March 15 June

Accessing arts Up to $10,000Up to $15,000


Support for activities and projects that focus on increasing access to arts experiences for Territorians disadvantaged by physical, mental, social or other reasons.

15 March 15 June

Remote Arts Partners

Up to $20,000/year for two years

Groups or Organisations

Arts initiatives delivered in remote Northern Territory through partnerships with demonstrable clear benefi ts for all partners.

15 March 15 June

New Ideas Up to $20,000One year only,


Support for projects in any art form that extend the art form, arts practice or show casing opportunities particularly for remote and regional artists.

15 March 15 June

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The Quick Response Scheme offers up to $1,500 per grant to a max of $2,000 per fi nancial year to access arts and cultural opportunities as they arise, in a fl exible and responsive manner Some examples are professional development opportunities such as arts worker training at exhibitions, project development, presentation and promotion. Applications can be submitted all year round

At least 50% of the total budget for the activity must come from sources other than Arts NT. This may include in-kind support.

It is recommended that projects that depend on a grant are not started until all the parties concerned have signed the funding agreement. Some applications meet the published assessment criteria yet are unsuccessful. Arts NT receives more applications than are able to be supported within the available funding.

Projects may commence during the assessment period upon consultation with a Regional Arts Broker, however as funding is competitive no applicant should count on receiving funds as a result of their application when commencing a project before the announcement date.

EligibilityIndividuals, groups and organisations may apply.

Activities for organisations can not include those already delivered through core program funding.

Organisations in receipt of > $100 000 per annum are ineligible.

Objectives ● expression of identity through arts and culture;

● provision of development opportunities for Territory artists or arts workers;

● increased arts participation and success; and

● employment of Territory artists.

Quick Response Scheme

Assessm ent Criteria:1. How well the activity meets the objectives

2. Quality of artistic outcomes

3. Benefi ts to the NT community including relevance to regions

4. Effective project planning including use of resources and a clear budget

5. Capacity and skills of artists, arts workers and/or facilitators

6. How the proposal will contribute to the individual, group or organisation’s future as an NT based artist/arts worker

Projects involving Indigenous artists, content or community involvement, must include evidence of appropriate consultation, agreement or support.

Funding Limit: Up to $1,500 per grant to a max of $2,000 per fi nancial year

Closing Date: all year round

Notifi cation Date:15 working days after submission

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Regional Arts FundRapid Response Projects

Community Grants offers up to $5,000 to support community based arts activities with a strong focus on community involvement in all stages of the project. Some examples are: developing a project for a festival, research, development or creation of new work, travel for participating community members, mentoring, intergenerational transfer of skills and knowledge.

Applications can be submitted all year round.

At least 50% of the total budget for the activity must come from sources other than Arts NT. This may include in-kind support.

EligibilityIndividuals, groups and organisations may apply.

Activities for organisations can not include those already delivered through core program funding.

Organisations in receipt of > $100 000 per annum are ineligible

Objectives ● expression of Northern Territory identity through arts and culture;


● increased arts participation and success; and


Community Grants

Assessment Criteria1. How well the activity meets the objectives





6. How the proposal will contribute to the individual, group or organisation’s future as an NT based artist/arts worker


Funding Limit: up to $5,000


Notifi cation Date: 15 working days after submission

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“ In 2008, of the 25 projects funded through the NT Project Rounds, 9 were Indigenous arts projects ”

Project Round Arts Development

The Arts Development category offers up to $15,000 to support the research, development or creation of new work, arts projects or community cultural development projects.Some examples are research and/or development of theatre productions, creation of a new dance work, writing for publication, song writing/new musical material, the creation of new works prior to exhibition or new artistic work through community based arts and cultural activities.

Funding for the showcasing outcomes of any of these types of activities is not eligible under this category. Please refer to the Presentation and Promotion category on the next page.

EligibilityIndividuals, groups or organisations



● increased arts participation and access; and









Closing Dates: 01 March (For this round only, projects may commence during the assessment period upon consultation with a Regional Arts Broker. However as funding is competitive no applicant should count on receiving funds as a result of their application when commencing a project before the announcement date)

Notifi cation Dates:31 May

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Presentation and Promotion

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The Presentation & Promotion category offers up to $15,000 to support projects which present, exhibit, distribute or promote Northern Territory arts practice. Activity may occur locally, nationally or internationally.

Some examples are: exhibition, performance and/or production including re-mount or re-development associated with a public presentation, touring, festival showcasing, publication, recording and/or printing, marketing, audience development initiatives.

Funding purely for the development of a new work is not eligible under this category. Please refer to the Arts Development category.

Activities which aim to tour or present work from other locations into the Northern Territory are not eligible under this category.


Objectives ● employment of Territory artists;

● provision of showcase opportunities for, or promotion of, Territory artists; and

● showcasing of Northern Territory identity through arts and culture.

Project Round Presentation and Promotion





5.Capacity and skills of artists, arts workers and/or facilitators





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“ In 2008 of the 10 projects funded through the Regional Arts Fund, 4 were Indigenous arts projects ”

The Skills Development category offers up to $15,000 to support arts initiatives that aim to foster skills, knowledge and experience of the participants and build community capacity. Applications under this category are for initiatives that service a group in the development of skills and may be focused on:

● Professional – art form or arts management development;

● Participation – engagement with arts practice; or

● Community – building community capacity through the arts.

Some examples are workshops, mentorships, residencies, short course or exchanges.




● increased arts participation and access; and







For a skills based project:6. How the proposal will contribute to the

individual, group or organisation’s future as NT based artists/arts workers


Project Round Skills Development




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“ 14 new works were funded in 2008 through the Project Rounds ”

The Emerging Artists category offers up to $10,000 to support emerging artists in all art forms to seek funding for an arts development, presentation and promotion or skills based project.

EligibilityIndividuals or groups

If a group, all the members must meet the defi nition of ‘emerging artist’. For the purpose of this category an emerging artist is defi ned as one within the fi rst fi ve years of professional3 practice.

Objectives ● employment of Territory artists

● provision of showcase opportunities for, or promotion of, Territory artists; and

● showcasing of Northern Territory identity through arts and culture.

Project Round Em erging Artists









For professional development:6. How the proposal will contribute to the

applicant or group’s future as an NT based artist/arts worker


3. See Glossary on page 36 for defi nition of a professional artist

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Regional Arts FundNew Arts Communities

Public Art Development

The Public Art Development category supports the development of concepts for the creation of artistic work in public places. Funding requests can include project expenses, development expenses, artists’ fees and/or materials.

Development applications are for exploratory stages which may involve the scoping or development of a larger project including community consultation and stakeholder engagement.

EligibilityIndividuals, groups or organisations.

Objectives ● contribution to the unique identity of the Northern Territory;

● increased awareness of public art; and

● provision of showcasing opportunities for Territory artists.

Assessment Criteria1. Artistic merit.

2. Calibre of skills and experience of the applicant/organisation.

3. Relevance of the work in relation to its site, place and community

4. Viability of the concept.

5. Evidence of community support and benefi t.




Notifi cation Dates:15 June

“ Have you read the Protocols for working with children in art which came into effect from 1 January 2009? For more info see page 13 ”

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The Public Art categories Small and Medium Works and Major Works support the creation of artistic work in public places. Funding requests can include project expenses, development expenses, artists’ fees and/or materials.

Small and Medium Works may be incorporated in new building or civil projects; as additional to existing environments; as additional to existing public art collections/precincts. Works may include temporary, performance and ephemeral work.

Major Works emphasise public artworks specifi cally commissioned to complement new or developing building or other civil projects.

EligibilitySmall and Medium Works: Individuals, groups, commissioning agencies, organisations, councils, architects, developers and/or building owners can apply (agreement with the site owner/s must be supplied as part of the project brief).

Major Works: Commissioning agencies, organisations, councils, architects, developers and/or building owners only (agreements with participating artist/s must be supplied as part of the project brief). Individuals are not eligible.

Objectives ● contribution to the unique identity of the Northern Territory;

● increased awareness of public art; and

● provision of showcasing opportunities for Territory artists.

Public Art Small and Medium Works and Major Works


2. Calibre of skills and experience of the artist/arts workers.

3. Calibre of skills and experience of the commissioning agency/developers.

4. Relevance of the work in relation to its site, place and community

5. Clear project brief. See pages 25 and 26.

6. Evidence of community support and benefi t.

7. Accurately costed and viable budget.

8. Appropriate longevity of the work in regards to site/project.

9. Accessibility for the public including disability access.


15 June

Funding Limit:Small and Medium Works up to $30,000Major Works up to $150,000


Notifi cation Date:15 June

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Public Art Declan Apuatimi/J Bird Fellowship

The Declan Apuatimi/J Bird Public Art Fellowship aims to support professional development opportunities for contemporary artists with an identifi able commitment to achieving innovation and excellence in public art practice. The successful Fellow will strive to extend their arts practice to a new level, explore new processes and methods and make a signifi cant contribution to art in the public realm in the Northern Territory.

For the purposes of the Fellowship the defi nition of further study may include formal and informal study such as University-based study, or a structured residency with a national and/or international organisation or recognised artist. The defi nition of further study is not restricted to create fl exibility for applicants to develop proposals that are aligned with current projects and/or address individual and unique professional development requirements.

For the purposes of the Fellowship a professional artist is defi ned as a person who has extensive experience in their art practice and can demonstrate a course of development and presentation of their work over a minimum of three years.

Eligibility ● Individuals only.

● Applicants must be practising artist with a commitment to public art and a minimum of three years practice.

● Applicants must be a Northern Territory Resident (minimum residence period of three years).

Objectives ● benefi t the artist’s career from further artistic growth through study, training or professional development;

● professional development opportunities;

● extend the artist’s current art practice; and

● recognise the outstanding achievements of the artist.

Assessment Criteria1. A detailed plan of the professional

development program including proposed outcomes as well as a proposed budget.

2. Statement of potential benefi ts for the artist’s professional career.

3. Artist’s profi le and curriculum vitae.

4. Demonstrated commitment to the Northern Territory through artistic practice.

5. Calibre and relevance of the supporting artist or collaborating organisation including letters of support and commitment from the relevant mentor or organisation.

6. Where relevant, confi rmation of enrolment in relevant study/professional development programs.


Funding Limit: one $20,000 grant awarded each fi nancial year

Closing Date: 15 March (For this round only, projects may commence during the assessment period upon consultation with a Regional Arts Broker. However as funding is competitive no applicant should count on receiving funds as a result of their application when commencing a project before the announcement date)


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Public Art Brief

Applications for Small, Medium and Major Works under the Public Art category should submit a project brief that includes all information listed below. The project brief will be assessed against the published criteria relevant to the category applied to.

Visual presentation: ● To-scale maquette, or diagrams/detailed drawings/3D modelling

Background to the project: ● History/story relating to the site/project/concept

● Contributors to the brief including stakeholders/community

Proposed site: ● Location, history, cultural heritage etc, public accessibility, usage/visitation/audience

Scale and type of work proposed: ● Integrated/stand alone, permanent/temporary/ephemeral

● Description of work

● Single or several elements

● Design, colour, texture, material, thematic considerations

● Structural considerations, engineering considerations – mounting, fi xings, footings etc

● Information relating to type of work – eg. details of integration of artist/designer into project team

Artistic merit and process: ● Write a short Value Statement showing the values, themes and concepts that inform the work. This can help inform the public of the positive contribution the artwork makes to society as a whole.

● Artist selection and details (CV), provide detailed documentation of previous public art related projects where possible

● Rationale for selection

● Rationale for ephemeral/temporary work

● Enhancement of public space and cultural life of the environment

● Demonstrated commitment to high quality and artistic merit, and be undertaken by practicing professional artists

● Quality and merit relate to innovation, creativity, vision, originality and the power to communicate, as well as to the highest possible standards of execution in production, performance, presentation, research and professional development

● List all potential stakeholders

Materials and longevity: ● Materials to be used

● Environmental considerations which will affect materials

● Durability of materials – aging, life span

● Maintenance, conservation, cleaning issues

● Safety requirements in relation to materials

● Desired life of the work

Indicative budget – source of funds: ● Total budget – GST exclusive (grants will be grossed up subject to GST status of recipie

● Details of all costs to be incorporated

● Materials

● Engineering details

● Fabrication

● Installation

● Artist fee

● Acknowledgement plaque

● Public liability insurance

● Maintenance

● Transportation

● Travel associated with consultation/stakeholders

● Projected decommissioning costs

● Other costs suitable to your project

● In-kind support

● Detailed sources of other funding as relevant

● Outline costs which are to be borne by the commissioning organisation

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Timetable: ● Development, Initiation and Implementation timelines

● Anticipated completion date

● Launch date

Consultation process: ● Evidence of appropriate community consultation and support

Curatorial process: ● Demonstrate processes to arrive at your selected artist/s

● Show evidence of consultation with arts organisations/bodies

● Show history of working relationship with artist (if relevant)

Agreements ● Please provide copies of all agreements with stakeholders detailing conditions, artist fees, administration fees. We recommend you consult with the National Association relevant to the art form to ensure you are paying industry standard rates. Refer to the application form.

Project Manager ● For major works you must employ a Project Manager funded by sources other than Arts NT.

● For medium and small works Arts NT must be advised regarding who will be acting as Project Manager and central contact person.

● Demonstrate how the project will be managed on a day to day basis

● Who will be the key point of contact and what the reporting relationships will be

Ownership ● Artist owns the copyright

● Artist must be consulted and given fi rst option on any maintenance or alteration to the work for the fi rst 12 months

● Artist is consulted and given the fi rst option on decommissioning the work

Maintenance and on-going requirements ● Minimum guaranteed lifespan and de-commissioning process

Delivery and Installation ● Timeline

● Role of artist in installation process

● Insurance requirements for installation

● Role of relevant community, commissioning, partner organisation/individual in installation process where relevant – ie architect, building company, Indigenous body/individual etc

● Consultation with conservator, engineer, council, artist, copyright owner

Risk managementAll applicants should demonstrate the inclusion and consideration of the following requirements:

● Funding from other sources

● Award rates of pay for artists – with a clear focus on Northern Territory artists

● Consideration and fi nancial allocation for ongoing maintenance

● Appropriate Public Liability Insurance to cover construction and installation of the work

● Demonstrated consideration for public safety including use and access to the space where the artwork will be located

● Demonstrated consideration of maintenance and durability requirements, including vandalism prevention (eg surface treatments)

● Agreements

● Compliance with relevant legislation and by-laws

● Cultural sensitivities

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Community Festivals

The Community Festivals Fund supports established and emerging regional and remote community festivals to develop and present artistic programs and cultural maintenance initiatives in community arts celebrations by offering up to $20,000 per year for up to three years. Fundi ng available:

One off funding to develop and/or deliver a remote festival program or activities within a remote festival.

Two to three year funding for remote festivals to develop and grow their artistic program, management resources and cultural tourism opportunities.

Multi-year funding offers the opportunity for development of substantial arts and cultural activities, professional event management, and the capacity for festivals to explore and establish other sources of external funding.

For the purpose of Community Festivals:

a festival is a regular arts, community, cultural or regional festival or celebration organised by community members, with clear community support and involving public outcomes e.g. performances, exhibitions/displays, fi lm screenings etc

remote is defi ned as based outside of the major urban centres of the Northern Territory

Before applying to Community Festivals, please contact an Arts Broker on 08 8999 8981 or 1800 678 237 (Freecall) to discuss application requirements.

EligibilityFestivals and organising bodies including local government.

The applicant must be the festival organising body.A festival must have a track record of success to apply for multi year funding. Festivals already receiving NT Festivals funding through pre-existing agreements are not eligible to apply.

ObjectivesThe Fund is designed to assist the sustainability and artistic development of remote festivals that contribute to:

● cultural, economic, social and regional development;

● formation of a strong sense of community identity;

● community ownership of the festival (evidence of a community based festival management committee);

● development of Northern Territory artistic and cultural practise;

● encouragement of history, language and cultural diversity;

● enhanced community engagement with Northern Territory arts practice; and

● employment of Northern Territory artists;




4. Evidence of community support



Funding Limit: Up to $20,000 per year for up to three years

Closing Date: all year round Applications should be submitted at least 12 weeks before the start date of the proposed festival to allow for notifi cation prior to festival commencement. Earlier applications are encouraged.


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The Artists in Schools Program (AiS) is a partnership between the Department of Natural Resources, Environment the Arts and Sport (NRETAS, Arts NT) and the Department of Education and Training (DET).

EligibilityOnly schools and group schools are eligible to apply.

Artists are encouraged to contact schools to develop partnerships and proposals.

Objectives ● placement of practising professional artists within schools to work on specifi c projects:

● provide students, teachers, parents and the wider community with fi rst hand opportunities to work with professional artists over a period of time, experience the creative processes, skills, attitudes and disciplines of that artist’s work;

● enrich school arts programs and encourage future artists and arts audiences in all art forms.

AssessmentAssessments are made by a dedicated AiS committee, which includes community, arts and government representatives.

AiS is managed by DET and all AiS program details are available by contacting the nominated DET Offi cer on 08 8951 7033 or by visiting http://www.det.nt.gov.au/education/programs_initiatives/artists_in_schools/index.shtml

Artists in Schools Program

Funding Limit: up to $7,000 for a single school application,up to 10,000 for a group schools application

Closing Date: Late April

Notifi cation Date:June

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Regional Arts Fund Rapid Response Projects

Rapid Response Projects offers up to $1,500 to support arts projects that cannot be applied to within the project rounds due to their time critical nature. This scheme recognises the often fl uid and unpredictable nature of opportunities available to remote and regional communities.

Some eligible activities include:

● Support for unforeseen opportunities such as value-adding to an existing activity due to an unforeseen visit by a professional artist

● Showcasing opportunities for artists that are not eligible for support through professional development (where the emphasis is on exposure of artists rather than skills transfer)

● A change in circumstance which may allow for activity to occur if support is found within a short period of time.

Funding under this scheme is available through the Regional Arts Fund which is prioritised for applicants from remote, very remote or isolated areas.

Funding under this scheme must be matched by 50% of support from other sources. This support may include in-kind.

Applicants seeking support for project activities through the Rapid Response Scheme can only receive support towards one grant per fi nancial year to a limit of $2,500 per applicant in any four year period..


Must demonstrate how and why the project is time critical and could not be applied to within a Project Round (either March or October).

Objectives ● expression of identity through arts and culture;


● enhanced community engagement with Territory arts practice including raising the profi le of regional and remote artists; and


Assessment Criteria ● Artistic merit.

● Clear plan and proposed outcomes.

● Evidence of employment or income generation.

● Benefi ts for Territory artists or arts workers.

● Evidence of community and arts sector support.

● Accurately costed and viable budget.


Your activity can commence during the assessment period; however you must consider that a decision may be made after the activity has occurred.

Funding Limit: up to $1,500, only one grant per fi nancial year to a limit of $2,500 per applicant in any four year period



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Regional Arts Fund New Arts Communities

The New Arts Communities category aims to support community based arts proposals in any art form from fi rst time or previously unfunded applicants who need assistance in getting an arts project off the ground.Projects which provide opportunities for collaborations with other community organisations that are non-arts service providers are encouraged, as are arts based projects that are initiated by non-arts community organisations.

The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government funding initiative.

EligibilityIndividuals, groups, communities or organisations.

Individuals initiating projects with and for communities must demonstrate strong community support and involvement in the proposed activity.

Objectives ● advance the arts and cultural life of the community;

● support community or locally initiated ideas; and

● actively involve local people and artists in creative endeavours.


2. Calibre of skills and experience of the artists/arts workers.

3. Evidence of sound fi nancial and project management.

4. Clear plan and proposed outcomes.

5. Evidence of community support and involvement.




Closing Dates: 15 March (activity must commence after 01 July)


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The Artist/s to Artist/s Support category supports structured relationships between artists/arts workers for a program of professional development. Some examples are: mentorships, residencies, exchanges or extended programs of professional development. Emerging and established artists and arts workers are eligible to apply.

Funding can be sought for artist’s fees for the mentor and/or the mentee, travel, residency expenses, on-costs and administrative costs. Funding can also be sought for some project costs where the application can demonstrate strong professional development outcomes for the applicant.


EligibilityIndividuals. Applications should be submitted by the artist/arts worker who will benefi t from the program of professional development.

Or

Groups. Applications can also be considered for small groups to work with other groups/organisations (eg. an emerging band with an established band within a specifi c music genre).

If the benefi t is mutual and equal the application should clearly demonstrate the exchange and be signed by both parties. In structuring budget requests, applicants are reminded that benefi ts for non Territory based artists are not a priority for the Arts Grants Program.

Objectives ● benefi t the artist’s/arts worker’s professional career/s.

Regional Arts Fund Artist/s to Artist/s Support

Assessment Criteria1. A plan of the professional development

program including the need, the type of development opportunity, who with and proposed outcomes.

2. Potential benefi ts for the artist’s/arts worker’s professional career.

3. Calibre of the applicant/s.

4. Calibre and relevance of the supporting artist/s or collaborating agency.



Funding Limit: Individuals up to $10,000Groups up to $15,000



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The Accessing Arts category supports initiatives that deliberately aim to improve arts access for disadvantaged community members. Disadvantage may be due to cultural, physical, social, economic, geographic or other reasons. Some examples of eligible activities are skills and development programs, showcasing or education and advocacy where a strong arts outcome is part of the proposed activity.



Objectives ● to overcome disadvantage by increasing access to quality arts and cultural experiences

● to increase community awareness and understanding of disadvantage through artistic expression.




4. Clear plan and proposed outcomes which demonstrate increased arts access.

5. Evidence of employment, income generation or other benefi ts for Territory artists or arts workers.

6. Evidence of community and arts sector support.



Regional Arts Fund Accessing Arts

Funding Limit: Individuals up to $10,000Groups up to $15,000



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The Remote Arts Partners category supports arts activities delivered in remote Northern Territory locations that encourage long term, sustainable relationships between remote artists and communities and other agencies. The partnership commitment and objectives for all parties must be clearly demonstrated within the application.

Partnerships may be based around an art form, arts event, or a community cultural development project. Both arts to arts and arts to non arts partnerships are eligible. Partners could include: local government, community groups, private sector, state government agencies and other relevant groups.

Partnerships can be with non Territory based agencies if the (Territory based) applicant can clearly demonstrate signifi cant benefi t to the Territory.

Festivals, touring and other initiatives already eligible for support through other Australian Government Programs are not eligible for support through this category. However, complementary activities may be (eg development workshops).


EligibilityGroups or organisations

Applicants can request up to 50% of the total expenses to a maximum of $20,000 a year for two years.

Objectives ● assist sustainable cultural, social and economic development within regional, remote and very remote/isolated communities;

● develop partnerships which leverage fi nancial and/or in-kind support;

● encourage ongoing collaboration or support for cultural activities;

● assist the development of cultural networks, especially in isolated areas, to facilitate skills and arts development; and

Regional Arts Fund Remote Arts Partners

Funding Limit: up to $20,000 a year for up to two years



● increase employment of professional Territory artists and offer professional development opportunities for regional and remote Territory artists.




4. Clear plan and proposed outcomes including the details and outcomes for each partner.

5. Evidence of employment or income generation or other benefi ts for Territory artists or arts workers.

6. Evidence of community and arts sector support including each partner or network member.

7. Accurately costed and viable budget demonstrating 50% of the activity budget from sources outside of the request.


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The New Ideas category supports projects across all art forms which aim to extend art forms, arts practice or showcasing opportunities in regional and remote Northern Territory. This category is for the support of new initiatives and pilot projects or the transformation and re-invention of established activities.

Festivals, touring and other initiatives already eligible for support through other Australian Government Programs are not eligible for support through this category. However, complementary activities may be, eg presentations or programs that may be associated with the Festival but not central to it and another funding application.


EligibilityIndividuals, groups or organisations.

Objectives ● assist sustainable cultural, social and economic development within regional, remote and very remote/isolated communities;

● expression of Northern Territory identity through arts and culture;

● artist and/or art form development;

● encourage ongoing collaboration or support for cultural activities;

● increase employment of professional Territory artists especially regional and remote artists; and

● provision of development or showcasing opportunities for Territory artists or arts workers.




4. Clear plan and proposed outcomes.

5. Evidence of employment, income generation or other benefi ts for Territory artists or arts workers.

6. Evidence of community and arts sector support.



Regional Arts Fund New Ideas

Funding Limit: up to $20,000One year only. Repeat applications for the same activity will not be accepted under this category.


Notifi cation Dates:15 June

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Acquittal is a report completed at the conclusion of your project to inform Arts NT about the fi nancial and artistic outcomes of your project. You must write an acquittal for every grant you have received.

Administering/Auspicing Body is an incorporated organisation which agrees to be responsible for keeping fi nancial records and provides a fi nancial acquittal of the grant to Arts NT.

Arts Brokers are Arts NT staff who are allocated to work in close partnership with artists, arts organisations and regions as well as other stakeholders at all levels of government and community. They also provide advice and support to strengthen the role of arts in the broader community and provide equitable access to the arts across the region.

Artist’s Fee is the payment made for involvement in the project/activity. Pay scales and conditions are often prescribed under relevant industrial awards and agreements or recommended by a peak organisation. More information is available at Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliances www.alliance.org.au; Australian Society of Authors www.authors.org; Muscians Union www.muscians.asn.au; National Association for Visual Arts www.visualarts.net.au; and Australian Writers’ Guild www.awg.com.au.

Arts Worker is a person who manages or facilitates the development of arts and cultural activity.

Artistic Merit refers to the quality of the artistic work produced by the activity. It also refers to the value and quality of the concepts that inform the work as described in the application.

Assessment Criteria are the established and published standards used to evaluate the merits of an application in order to determine if a grant should be recommended.

Best Practice refers to the management practices and work processes that lead to outstanding or top-class performance and outcomes and provide examples for others.

Glossary of Terms

Community Ownership describes the active agency of a community in artistic practice, by way of initiating, designing, coordinating, developing, directing, creating, participating in and supporting an event, ceremony, exhibition, workshops, mentoring, in any art or cultural activity.

Confl ict of Interest occurs when a member of the assessment panel has an interest that might compromise their objectivity in assessing applications. It has been practice that when either a real or perceived confl ict of interest arises, the application is assessed without the assessment panel member in question being present or participating.

Contingency is a fi nancial reserve set aside for uncertain costs.

Copyright is the ownership of intellectual property. Every time you use the intellectual property of someone else you need to get permission to do so. More information on the different copyright regulations is available from Australia Copyright Council www.copyright.org.au or from Arts Law Centre of Australia at www.artslaw.com.au.

Donations may include cash, fees or time towards a project, new or used goods such as vehicles or equipment, or services. The donation of services is also called in-kind.

Emerging Artist has had no more than fi ve years experience as a professional artist.

Funding Agreement is the document signed by the recipient and Arts NT that outlines the conditions of funding, including acknowledgement, acquittal and reporting requirements;

Indigenous describes someone who is of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, identifi es as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such in the community where he or she lives or comes from.

Indigenous Cultural Content refers to the presence of Indigenous people or material supplied by, referring to or derived from Indigenous sources.

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In-kind Support includes volunteer labour, administrative support, rent-free accommodation or donations of materials or equipment. These contributions should be given a dollar value and must be included in your proposed budget.

Key Participants are those people involved in the production or organisation of your project or activity.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are the main aims and outcomes that are intended to be achieved by the activity. The Funding Agreement may specify that reporting is done against these KPIs.

Legal Requirements are federal and state standards and regulations including fair labour, civil rights, accessibility, age discriminations, lobbying with appropriate monies, accounting records, and other published requirements to which an applicant accepting a grant must adhere.

Marketing/Public Relations/Promotions are activities to tell the community about the project/activity. Such activities can include newspaper ad, radio interviews, television advertising, printing and mailing of brochures, fl yers and posters etc.

Not-for-Profi t Organisation is an organisation that is not operating for the profi t or gain of its individual members.

Own Contribution is any income provided to the project by the applicant.

Partnership is when two or more organisations plan to participate in the project/activity. In this case one organisation must serve as the lead applicant in the grant. The partnership must include an agreement that provides arts and cultural professionals with access to resources and opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable to them.

Peer Assessment is a process where experienced arts and cultural workers meet to assess grant applications based on published assessment criteria.

Person with a Disability experiences loss or deterioration of personal and social functions across a range of life activities, due to a disorder, illness or injury.

Professional Artist has specialist training in his or her fi eld of art, is committed to devoting signifi cant time to the artistic activity, has a history of public presentation and is recognised by peers (professional practitioners in the art form area).

Regional: For the Australian Government’s Regional Arts Fund (RAF), Regionality is a measure of remoteness of population. The whole of the Northern Territory is classifi ed as Regional and is further broken down into Outer Regional (54.8%), Remote (21.7%) and Very Remote (23.5%). Missing from the NT are the Major Cities and Inner Regions categories found in other jurisdictions.

Regional Arts Brokers (see Arts Brokers)

Risk Management is the systematic application of management policies, procedures and practices to the tasks of identifying, analysing, evaluating, treating and monitoring risk.

Skills are an ability to perform a particular mental of physical activity that may be developed by training or practice.

Target Audience/Participants is a specifi c audience such as seniors or members of a specifi ed geographic area or demographic group, for whom the applicant has designed the arts project/activity, or wishes to attract to the activity.

Travel Allowance or Per Diems are an estimated amount that would cover lodging and meal expenses for artists carrying out the project/activity outside the usual place of residence.

Variation to Grant Agreement can be requested in writing to the Director of Arts NT. This can include variation in project dates or artistic personnel or changes to how the grant is spent as opposed to the original application.

Volunteer is a person who performs or offers to perform a service without a fi nancial remuneration. It is recommended to value volunteer support as in-kind support at the usual rate of the service provided.

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The following arts organisations may be able to offer you advice and support in your chosen art form. Some of the agencies listed below have either regular or occasional community grants or relevant support/advice programs.

NT Arts Organisations 24 HR Art - NT Centre for Contemporary Art is dedicated specifi cally to the promotion and support of contemporary visual art in the Northern Territory. T: 08 8981 5368 E: [email protected] W: www.24hrart.org.au

Alice Desert Festival is an initiative of Red HOT Arts Central Australia and offers showcase opportunities to local artists from Alice Springs and wider Central Australia. T: 08 8953 6111 E: [email protected] W: www.alicedesertfestival.com.au

ANKAAA (Association of Northern Kimberley and Arnhem Aboriginal Artists) is the peak advocacy and support agency for Aboriginal artists and art centres located in the regions of Arnhem Land, Darwin/ Katherine, Kimberley and Tiwi Islands. T: 08 8981 6134 E: [email protected] W: www.ankaaa.org.au

Artback NT Arts Development and Touring is the arts touring organisation for touring visual and performing arts within the Northern Territory and for touring Territory arts nationally and internationally. Artback NT has offi ces in Darwin and Alice Springs. T: 08 8924 4183 E: [email protected] W: www.artbacknt.com.au

Ausdance NT promotes the awareness and understanding of, and access to, dance throughout the NT and provides opportunities for debate, advocacy, lobbying and policy development. T: 08 8981 7002 E: [email protected] W: www.ausdance.org.au/nt/index

Barkly Regional Arts is a networking and resource organisation that responds to the cultural and artistic needs of the communities in the Barkly Region. T: 08 8962 2799 E: [email protected] W: www.barklyarts.com.au

Browns Mart Arts Ltd provides project support and management for the development, creation and production of new theatre works through 32 Degrees, the Darwin producer hub. Brown’s Mart Arts also manages the precinct including the heritage listed theatre. Venue: T: 08 8981 5522 E: [email protected] 32Degrees: T: 08 89816876 E: [email protected] W: www.brownsmart.com.au

Central Craft represents, develops and promotes the professional crafts industry in Central Australia to promote and advance the crafts and education of these crafts and to encourage the highest standards of craftsmanship in all its forms. T: 08 8952 4417 E: [email protected]

Corrugated Iron Youth Arts is an arts organisation providing skills development and performance opportunities for young people aged 5-25 years in the Darwin region. T: 08 8948 3200 E: [email protected] W: www.corrugatediron.org.au

Darwin Community Arts enriches and inspires Darwin by facilitating arts and cultural development that refl ects and celebrates communities’ diversity and creativity. T: 08 8945 7347 E: [email protected] W: www.darwincommunityarts.org.au

Darwin Entertainment Centre is the premier entertainment and convention venue in the Top End of Australia able to accommodate almost any kind of performance or event, large or small, and has played host to major national and international acts as well as Darwin-based artists, local Eisteddfod competitions, and school concerts. T: 08 8980 3366 E: [email protected] W: www.darwinentertainment.com.au/index.asp

Darwin Festival profi les the Northern Territory as a cultural destination of choice through contributing to the artistic, cultural and economic development of the Top End, whilst offering opportunities to showcase and interpret the cultural and artistic diversity of the region. T: 08 89434200 E: [email protected] W: www.darwinfestival.org.au

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Darwin International Guitar Festival is held once every two years at the Charles Darwin University attracting many of Australia’s fi nest guitarists and composers and international stars. T: 08 8946 6828 W: www.musicfestivalsaustralia.com/Darwin-International-Guitar-Festival.html

Darwin Symphony Orchestra performs a range of orchestral music for the community of the Northern Territory, whilst providing an avenue for growth of skill and experience of its players. T: 08 8946 6488 E: [email protected] W: www.dso.org.au

Desart is the Association of Central Australian Aboriginal Art and Craft Centres. T: 08 8953 4736 E: [email protected] W: www.desart.com.au

DVAA (Darwin Visual Arts Association) is a community based organisation dedicated to supporting both the production, promotion and appreciation of Visual Art by local artists in all media, as well as increasing public awareness and audience participation in contemporary visual art in Darwin. T: 08 8981 9351 E: [email protected] W: www.dvaa.net.au

InCite Youth Arts is an arts organisation providing skills development and performance opportunities for young people aged 5-25 years in the Central Australia region. T: 08 8952 6338 E: [email protected] W: www.inciteya.org.au

Katherine Regional Arts Inc works cooperatively with local, Territory and national organisations to develop and implement community driven arts and cultural initiatives across the Katherine region; provide advice, advocacy and promotional support for artist and organisations and increase community participation in the arts. T: 08 8971 0928 E:[email protected]

Music NT is the contemporary music offi ce for the Northern Territory - representing, developing and servicing the NT contemporary music industry, while establishing and maintaining links with peak industry bodies on a national level. Music NT has offi ces in Darwin and Alice Springs. T: 08 8981 1995 E: [email protected] W: www.musicnt.com.au

NT Writers’ Centre members range from hobby writers to published authors. Whatever the writing interests or experience, the NT Writers’ Centre can offer advice and point in the right direction. The NT Writers’ Centre has offi ces in Darwin and Alice Springs. T: 08 8941 2651 E: [email protected] W: www.ntwriters.com.au

RedHOT Arts Central Australia develops and promotes the distinctive cross cultural arts sector of Central Australia and as an umbrella organisation supports the development and marketing of the arts. T: 08 8952 2392 E: [email protected] W: www.redhotarts.com.au

Territory Craft – Darwin represents, develops and promotes the professional crafts industry in the Top End to promote and advance the crafts and education of these crafts and to encourage the highest standards of craftsmanship in all its forms. T: 08 8981 6615 E: [email protected] W: www.territorycraft.org.au

Territory Craft – Katherine is a community membership based organisation, which represents, promotes and develops craftspeople and the crafts in the Katherine region. T: 08 8981 6615 E: [email protected] W: www.territorycraft.org.au

Top End Arts Marketing works with organisations across the whole Top End, promoting the arts locally, nationally and internationally and fostering best-practice arts marketing and audience development skills. From Indigenous arts and crafts to literature, contemporary dance and music, Top End Arts is able to provide information about everything in arts and entertainment across the top of the NT. T: 08 8924 4418 E: [email protected] W: www.topendarts.com.au

Tracks is the premier performing arts company of the Northern Territory. It is known for its innovative, large-scale outdoor performances that bring together participants from diverse cultures and artistic disciplines. Tracks works with professional artists and community members to produce high quality, inclusive and innovative dance performances. T: 08 8924 4410 E:[email protected] W: www.tracksdance.com.au

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Watch This SPACE is the contemporary experimental art space in Central Australia. Watch This Space supports local, national and international artists, both emerging and established to foster and value contemporary art practice in the central desert region through presenting a program of exhibitions and offsite projects that inspire and stimulate local, interstate and international audiences. T: 08 8952 1949 E: [email protected] W: www.wts.org.au

Yothu Yindi Foundation is dedicated to support and further the maintenance, development, teaching and enterprise potential of Yolngu cultural life. The Garma Festival is the centrepiece of YYF’s vision and is one of Australia’s most signifi cant cultural exchange events, a key educational forum, and now an award-winning model for authentic, insightful Indigenous tourism. T: 08 8941 2900 E: [email protected] W: http://www.garma.telstra.com/yy_foundation.htm

NT Government Agencies and Local Government NT Offi ce of Multicultural Affairs within the Department of the Chief Minister manages the Multicultural Affairs Sponsorship Program, Harmony Day Sponsorship Program, Ethnic Communities Facilities Development Program, Cultural and Linguistic Awards and the Charles See Kee Awards. T: 08 8999 3880 E: [email protected] W: http://www.dcm.nt.gov.au/strong_community/a_great_place_to_live_and_work/multicultural_affairs

NT Offi ce of Youth Affairs grants provide opportunities for young people to have fun and develop new skills during the major school holidays in the Territory. T: 08 8999 3862 or 1800 652 736 E: [email protected] W: www.nt.gov.au/health/youth_affairs

Community Benefi t Fund grants provide assistance for general community development and improvement purposes. This can be in the form of vehicle gifting or fi nancial support for equipment purchases.T: 08 8999 1803 or 1300 650 153 E: [email protected] W: http://www.nt.gov.au/justice/policycoord/cbf/index.shtml

CHARTTES Training Advisory Council provides an advisory and advocacy service to the Cultural, Recreation and Tourism industry sectors; representing their training needs at local and national level. T: 08 8941 1956 E: [email protected] W: www.charttes.com.au

Local Government Association of the Northern Territory (LGANT) is a peak organisation representing the interests of Local Government in the Northern Territory and provides information on all Local Governments in the Northern Territory. T: 08 8936 2888 E: [email protected] W: http://www.lgant.nt.gov.au/about-lgant/home-temp

● Alice Springs Town CouncilT: 08 8950 0500 E: [email protected] W: www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au

● Barkly Shire Council T: 08 8962 0000 W: www.barkly.nt.gov.au

● Belyuen Community Government CouncilT: 08 8978 5061 W: www.belyuen.nt.gov.au

● Central Desert Shire CouncilT: 1300 360 605 W: www.centraldesert.nt.gov.au

● Coomalie Community Government CouncilT: 08 8976 0058 W: www.coomalie.nt.gov.au

● Darwin City Council T: 08 8930 0300 E: [email protected] W: www.darwin.nt.gov.au

● East Arnhem Shire CouncilT: 1300 764 573 W: www.eastarnhem.nt.gov.au

● Katherine Town Council T: 08 8972 5500 E: [email protected] W: www.katherine.nt.gov.auLitchfi eld CouncilT: 08 8983 0600 W: www.litchfi eld.nt.gov.au

● MacDonnell Shire CouncilT: 08 8951 6412 W: www.macdonnell.nt.gov.au

● Palmerston City Council T: 8935 9922 E: [email protected]

● Roper Gulf Shire CouncilT: 08 8972 9000 W: ropergulf.nt.gov.au

● Tiwi Islands Shire CouncilT: 08 8970 9500 W: www.tiwiislands.nt.gov.au

● Victoria Daly Shire CouncilT: 1300 658 547 W: wwwvictoriadaly.nt.gov.au

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● Wagait Shire CouncilT: 08 8978 5185 W:www.wagait.nt.gov.au

● West Arnhem Shire CouncilT: 08 8979 9444 W: www.westarnhem.nt.gov.au

Tourism NT provides information and assistance for the Northern Territory tourism industry and media partners such as regular statistics on interstate, intra-territory and international visitation to the Northern Territory. Tourism NT provides a small range of grant and funding programs. T: 08 8999 3900 E: [email protected]: www.tourismnt.com.au/nt/nttc/industry/grants

National Key Agencies and Funding Sources Arts Law Centre of Australia is the national community legal centre for the arts. Arts Law is a not for profi t company limited by guarantee which was established with the support of the Australia Council in 1983 to provide specialised legal and business advice and referral services, professional development resources and advocacy for artists and arts organisations. T: 02 9356 2566 or 1800 221 457 E: [email protected] W: www.artslaw.com.au

Artsupport Australia is an initiative of the Australia Council for the Arts to grow cultural philanthropy. Artsupport Australia works closely with government, cultural, corporate, fi nancial and philanthropic sectors to develop effective strategies for giving. T: 08 8999 7451 E: [email protected] W: www.australiacouncil.gov.au/philanthropy/artsupport_australia

Australian Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) promotes private sector support for the arts. AbaF connects business, the arts, donors and foundations through three programs – Partnering, Volunteering and Giving. AbaF works with the business sector, the arts and cultural sector (organisations and individuals), the philanthropic sector (foundations, trusts and individuals), and local Councils throughout Australia. T: 08 8233 0676 E: [email protected] W: www.abaf.org.au

Australian Copyright Council Ltd is an independent non-profi t organisation and provides information, advice and training about copyright in Australia. The Australian Copyright Council also produces publications, do research, and make submissions on copyright policy issues. T: 02 8815 9777 W: www.copyright.org.au

Australian Network for Art and Technology (ANAT) is Australia’s peak national network and advocacy body for artists working at the intersection of art and science; emerging art practices; mobile and portable platforms and experimental sound. ANAT is offering quick response grants and professional development grants. T: 08 8231 9037 E: [email protected] W: www.anat.org.au

Asialink offers a wide range of artistic and cultural programs that enable Australians to develop their talents and experience by working in and with Asia, establishing personal contacts, on-going communication networks and further projects. Art form areas are Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Literature and Arts Management. T: 03 8344 4800 E: [email protected] W: www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au/our_work/arts

Australia Council for the Arts provides more than 1700 grants each year to artists and arts organisations across the country in the fi elds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts, community partnerships, dance, literature, music, new media arts, theatre and visual arts and craft. T: 02 9215 9000 or 1800 226 912 E: [email protected] W: www.australiacouncil.gov.au

Australian Government - Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts T: 02 6274 1111 W: www.arts.gov.au

● Contemporary Music Touring Program - Musician touring support

● Contemporary Touring Initiative - Touring of contemporary visual arts and craft support

● Community Heritage Grants - Preserving cultural material support

● Festivals Australia - Festivals support

● Playing Australia – Performing arts touring support

● Visions of Australia – Exhibition touring and development support

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Churchill Fellowships offer awards for opportunities through the provision of fi nancial support, to enable Australian citizens from all walks of life to travel overseas to undertake an analysis, study or investigation of a project or an issue that cannot be readily undertaken in Australia. Currently the average Fellowship cost is $25,000. T: 02 6247 8333 E: [email protected] W: www.churchilltrust.com.au

National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) manages an online meeting place for everyone involved or interested in Australian visual arts and craft. NAVA administers grants to assist artists in their professional development. It also publicises other grants, prizes, exhibition opportunities and residencies to NAVA members. T: 02 9368 1900 E: [email protected] W: www.visualarts.net.au

Regional Arts Australia is the key national body representing the broad and complex interests and concerns of those working with and for the arts in regional, rural and remote Australia. T: 08 8444 0400 E: [email protected] W: www.regionalarts.org.au

Internet Based ResourcesArtbank supports established and emerging visual artists and craftspeople by buying contemporary Australian artworks and showcasing them through its rental scheme. W: www.artbank.gov.au

Artist Career is an independent, non-commercial website that offers high quality resources and information to support professional and business skills development for artists. W: www.artistcareer.com.au

Artshub Australia - the online home for Australian arts workers. Arts Jobs, Arts News, Events and information - it’s all on the Hub. Arthub is not free, there are different subscription models to access Artshub. W: www.artshub.com.au/Australia

Cultural Gifts Program offers Tax incentives for private donors of culturally signifi cant items to public art galleries and other collecting institutions. W: http://www.arts.gov.au/tax_incentives

Culture and Recreation Portal program gives access to over 3500 websites about Australian cultural and recreational activities. W: www.culture.gov.au

Grants LINK makes it easier to fi nd suitable and relevant grants for community projects from the many Australian government grants that are available throughout Australia. W: www.grantslink.gov.au

Indigenous arts, culture and languages provides information about activities that promote Indigenous cultures. W: http://www.arts.gov.au/indigenous

Our Community is a web portal that provides information to non-profi t groups about available grants and funding. Not all information is for free, different subscription models are in place. W: www.ourcommunity.com.au

Register of Cultural Organisations offers a register of cultural bodies qualifi ed to offer a tax deduction to donors. W: http://www.arts.gov.au/tax_incentives

Documents

Arts Grants Guidelines 2009/10Filipino Kung kayo ay nahihirapang magsalita o makaunawa ng wikang Ingles, mangyari lamang na tumelepono sa ArtsNT sa 08 8999 8981 o free call 1800 678