THE REGIONAL ARTS FUND IS AN AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES PARTICIPATION IN, AND ACCESS TO, AUSTRALIA'S ARTS AND CULTURE IN REGIONAL, RURAL AND REMOTE AUSTRALIA

The Regional Arts Fund is an ongoing program that provides approximately $3.6 million per year to support artists and communities in regional and remote areas.It is part of the Australian Government’s Arts and Cultural Development Program that supports participation in, and access to, Australia’s arts and culture through developing and supporting cultural expression. Regional Arts Australia contracts regional arts organisations (Regional Program Administrators) in each state and territory to deliver the program and award grants to artists, arts workers and organisations.

The objectives of the Regional Arts Fund are keyed closely to economic outcomes, leveraged income, community engagement, employment and professional development. With our wealth of data and evidence, we are uniquely positioned to map, evaluate and measure the needs and impact of artistic practice, regional communities, wellbeing and liveability.