Deadline: 6-Sep-22
The Australian Government has announced the applications for the International Engagement Fund to support a range of activity that fosters people-to people connections; creates opportunities for cultural exchange and knowledge sharing; and showcases Australian creativity, culture and identity internationally.
Objectives
- To strengthen the global profile of Australian arts, culture and creativity.
- To build the capability of Australia’s artists, creative workers and organisations to engage internationally, beyond physical travel.
Priorities
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The priorities of the new strategy are, to:
- rethink and expand the concept of mobility through testing dynamic engagement models that include digital, hybrid and in-person connection
- leverage technologies and digital platforms for creation, distribution, networking, and increasing discoverability of Australian work
- activate borderless thinking to build reciprocal and multilateral partnerships across regions and industries, and leverage co-investment
- strengthen First Nations exchange that is First Nations-led and self-determined
- amplify Asia Pacific engagement, and the perspectives of the Asia Pacific diaspora in Australia
- diversify income and revenue streams to foster sustainable careers and business models by increasing access to markets, information and networks and showcase Australian work to global audiences and influencers
- foster risk-taking, experimentation and innovation in creation, distribution, connection and profile-building
- centre equity and access and reflect Australia’s diversity
- embed sustainability through research and investment in best-practice models and frameworks to minimise the sector’s carbon footprint.
Eligibility Criteria
- Funding is available across art forms
- Australian artists and organisations are eligible to apply
- International organisations are eligible to apply
For more information, visit Australian Government.
For more information, visit https://australiacouncil.gov.au/investment-and-development/international-engagement/international-engagement-fund/