Accessing Arts

The Accessing Arts category supports initiatives that deliberately aim to improve arts access for disadvantaged community members. Disadvantage may be due to cultural, physical, social, economic, geographic or other reasons.

Some examples of eligible activities are skills and development programs, showcasing or education and advocacy where a strong arts outcome is part of the proposed activity.

The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government funding initiative.

 

Objectives

• to overcome disadvantage by increasing access to quality arts and cultural experiences
• to increase community awareness and understanding of disadvantage through artistic expression.

 

Eligibility

Individuals, Groups or Organisations

The Regional Arts Fund does not support overseas activities.

Assessment Criteria

1. Artistic merit.
2. Calibre of skills and experience of the artists/arts workers.
3. Evidence of sound financial and project management.
4. Clear plan and proposed outcomes which demonstrate increased arts access.
5. Evidence of employment, income generation or other benefits for Territory artists or arts workers.
6. Evidence of community and arts sector support.
7. Accurately costed and viable budget.
   
   

Projects involving Indigenous artists, content or community involvement, must include evidence of appropriate consultation, agreement or support. For more information contact Arts NT on 8999 8981 or 1800 678 237 (Freecall) for callers from remote areas.

Acknowledgement

Recipients of a grant through the Regional Arts Fund (RAF) must acknowledge the Australian Government and support by the Northern Territory Government by either:

• using the RAF logo in combination with the "Proudly supported by Northern Territory Government". The logos are available here

• and/ or including the phrase “The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government initiative supporting the arts in regional, remote and very remote/isolated Australia.  The program is delivered in partnership with the Northern Territory Government”.

The recipient must also invite the Australian Government Minister for the Arts or his/her nominated representative to attend public events associated with a project and, as appropriate, to launch or open the project.

Funding Limit

Individuals up to $10,000

Groups up to $15,000

Closing Date

Monday, 22 June (activity must commence on or after 17 August)

 

Application Form

To discuss your application and to make an appointment with a Regional Arts Broker please contact Arts NT in Darwin on 8999 8981 or in Alice Springs 8951 1190 or for callers from remote areas on 1800 678 237 (Freecall). You can also email Arts NT on arts.office@nt.gov.au

• 2009 RAF Accessing Arts (Word 500kb)
• 2009 RAF Accessing Arts (pdf 188Kb)
• Budget Sheet (Excel 105kb)
  

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