Australian artists are storytellers who help us to know ourselves, understand each other and let the world get to know us.
That’s why the Albanese Labor Government is investing $1.3 million in Australian artists – to promote their work and their stories on the global stage.
The funding will also bring exciting international arts projects and artists to Australia, as part of an important cultural exchange.
Seven innovative and exciting projects will be supported through the International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund, showcasing Australian talent to the world.
The projects include:
- Pierre Bonnard: Designed by India Mahdavi exhibition, developed in partnership with Paris’ Musée d’Orsay, at the National Gallery of Victoria.
- House of Oz, an independent venue at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe – the world’s largest performing arts festival – that solely hosts Australian acts, covering artist wages, production costs, travel and overheads for the 2023 season.
- The Picture of Dorian Gray on London’s West End, showcasing Australian theatre and creativity.
- Three projects at OzAsia Festival 2023, featuring collaborations between Australian, Indonesian, Singaporean and Korean artists. This support will also see the OzAsia Festival host a new Australia-Indonesia Festival Producer Exchange over the next three years.
- First Nations singer/songwriter Dr Shellie Morris AO performance with Yarnumamalya Ayangkidarrba-langwa, a community-led language group, at the WOMAD South African Safari 2023, celebrating the voices of First Nations women.
- The performance of Australian choreographer Lucy Guerin AO’s award-winning dance work Split at the Seoul International Dance Festival 2023 by her contemporary dance company Lucy Guerin Inc.
Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke, said the funding provides opportunities for our stories to connect with people at home and abroad – a key pillar of Australia’s National Cultural Policy, Revive.
“Australian artists are among the world’s best, so it’s only fair we share that with the rest of the world.
“This funding will mean more Australian stories on the world stage, while bringing exciting international artists and works here for Australian audiences to enjoy.”
