The Productivity Commission, Creative Australia and other arts organisations will give evidence at a public hearing on Tuesday to discuss boosting arts and cultural philanthropy.
Chair of the House Standing Committee on Communications, the Arts and Sport, Ms Susan Templeman MP, said the inquiry had uncovered significant opportunities to strengthen private investment in the arts:
“The evidence we’ve received points to several recurring issues, from tax settings and access to philanthropic networks to support for regional artists and the effectiveness of existing government programs.”
“There is strong interest in finding new ways to encourage giving to the arts. This hearing will help us examine those ideas in greater detail and hear how government agencies believe Australia can build a stronger culture of arts philanthropy.”
