our priorities
First Nations, Refugees, LGBTQIA+, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse artists, Artists of Colour, and artists in regional NSW are amongst the most underrepresented members of our creative community. The Pandemic crisis further entrenched that disadvantage.
Artists who come from the above backgrounds have been hit twice. We undertook an artists consultation and apart from their feedback that it is almost impossible to make a living as an artist in Australia, they reported the need for capacity building and training for artists and cultural educators on Grant Making, Financial Literacy for Artists, Marketing, Audience Engagement, Insurance.
Through our membership program, we provide capacity-building and employment pathways to these artists. We offer a variety of resources and support, including:
- Grants and funding opportunities
- Financial literacy workshops
- Marketing and audience engagement training
- Insurance and legal advice
- Networking opportunities
We believe that all artists deserve the opportunity to thrive. By providing these resources and support, we are helping to level the playing field for artists from underrepresented backgrounds.
We have effective, achievable and evidence-based strategies that offer durable, sustainable and creative solutions to societal problems, targeting the following domains:
