About the Regional Arts Fund
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.