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International
engagement

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The Australia Council is committed to supporting Australian artists, creative workers and organisations to build and sustain international connections. Our work expands opportunities for engagement through physical travel, online and hybrid activities.

Our vision is for Australian arts, culture and creativity to be thriving and to be known globally for its innovation, sustainability, complexity and diversity.

You can read and download a copy of our International Engagement Strategy 2021-2025 here.

The strategy was informed by national and international sector consultation, and an evaluation of the activity delivered under the Australia Council’s International Arts Strategy 2015-2020.

Read our Impact Report here, which presents findings and insights from the evaluation.

Apply now for new investment opportunities

Applications for the BR Whiting Studio residency in Rome and the Keesing Studio residency at the Cité internationale des arts in Paris will open later this year.

The Australia Council has launched a suite of new international investment programs to support a range of international engagement activity.

Applications are open now for the following programs:

This fund supports international exchange-based activity such as creative collaboration and development; cultural exchange and knowledge sharing; research, experimentation, scoping and prototyping activities; reciprocal relationship-building activities including residency exchanges, labs and peer exchange models. Funding is available from $5,000 to $30,000.

This fund supports confirmed international touring, showcasing and presentation opportunities, whether in-person, online, or in a combination of in-person and online (hybrid).

Applicants can propose a single event, presentation or showcase or a program of activity in multiple locations. Funding is available from $5,000 to $50,000.

This fund supports attendance at market development or cultural exchange platforms or key gatherings overseas, for example:

  • North America: CINARS, International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) Congress, International Market of Contemporary Circus (MICC), Mundial Montreal, MUTEK Festival, TYA/USA National Festival & Conference, Western Arts Alliance (WAA) Annual Conference, Winter Jazzfest;
  • North Asia: Art Basel Hong Kong, Asia Discovers Asia Meeting (ADAM), China Shanghai Performing Arts Fair (SPAF), Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo (HKPAX), Yokohama Performing Arts Meeting (YPAM);
  • South and Southeast Asia: Art Jogja, Bangkok International Performing Arts Meeting (BIPAM), Dhaka Art Summit, Indonesian Dance Festival (IDF);
  • Europe and the UK: Ice Hot Nordic Dance Platform, IETM Plenary Meetings, Frieze London, Gamescom, The Great Escape;
  • The Pacific: Going Global Music Summit New Zealand, Performing Arts Network of New Zealand (PANNZ) Arts Market;
  • Global: ASSITEJ gatherings, NY:LON Connect.

**The Australia Council will run a separate callout in due course for applicants who would like to attend Performing Arts Market Seoul (PAMS) in 2024, Tanzmesse 2024, and the New York Publishers Program in 2023 and 2024.

Australian literary agents, rights managers and publishers seeking support to attend international market platforms such as book fairs must apply to the International Rights Fund for Literature.

Australian authors and illustrators seeking support to attend events and activities associated with publication and promotion of their work in international markets, must apply to the International Travel Fund for Authors and Illustrators.

Funding is available from $5,000 to $20,000.

Information session

Watch our information session here.

While international borders have reopened, COVID-19 remains an ongoing global health risk.

Artists and creative workers should ensure duty of care, health and wellbeing, risk mitigation, travel restrictions, pre-departure testing requirements, and local conditions and restrictions are carefully considered while planning their international activities.

Applications to the Australia Council involving international travel must consider the Australian Government’s latest travel advice. Visit Smartraveller for more details and specific country information.

Contact

For International Engagement enquiries, please contact us at:

international@creative.gov.au

Our team

Asia Pacific
International Engagement Adviser: Janel Yau

North Asia
International Engagement Adviser: Chloe Li

Europe and the UK
International Engagement Adviser: Ellen Dwyer

North America
International Engagement Adviser: Karen Le Roy

Venice Biennale
Project Manager: Tahmina Maskinyar

 

Our team

Our International Engagement team, includes International Engagement Consultants based in-market. We work actively to increase audiences for Australian arts and create connections for Australian artists with their international peers to foster collaboration and exchange.

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Mordant Family x Creative Australia Affiliated Fellowship at the American Academy in Rome

Closing Date:

October 10, 2023 3:00 pm (AEST)

A two-month residency in Rome open to established visual artists with a significant record of exhibitions in public institutions and galleries.

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Cité Internationale des Arts Residency

Closing Date:

October 10, 2023 3:00 pm (AEST)

Develop your professional practice over three months in Paris, with $12,500 support. Four residencies are on offer, open to artists working across any art form.

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(re)situate Biennale Delegates Program

Closing Date:

October 10, 2023 3:00 pm (AEST)

A funded opportunity for early career individuals working in visual arts. Engage with the Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art, Yokohama Triennale, and Venice Biennale 2024.

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HIAP – Helsinki International Artist Programme

Closing Date:

October 10, 2023 3:00 pm (AEST)

With $12,500 in funding, this three-month residency program offers time and space for open-ended research and experimentation.

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Visiting International Publishers (VIPs) Program – Committee Members 2023-2026

$1,500

Seeking Australian rights managers and publishers to join the VIPs Committee from 23-26.

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International Travel Fund

$5,000 to $20,000

$5,000 to $20,000 to support travel costs associated with attending key market development and cultural exchange platforms and gatherings.

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Closed

International Engagement Fund

$5,000 to $30,000

$5,000 to $30,000 for creative collaboration and development, cultural exchange and reciprocal activities.

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Closed

International Touring and Presentation Fund

$5,000 to $50,000

$5,000 to $50,000 to support international touring, showcasing and presentation opportunities.

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Closing soon

Mordant Family x Creative Australia Affiliated Fellowship at the American Academy in Rome

A two-month residency in Rome open to established visual artists with a significant record of exhibitions in public institutions and galleries.
Closing soon

Cité Internationale des Arts Residency

Develop your professional practice over three months in Paris, with $12,500 support. Four residencies are on offer, open to artists working across any art form.
Closing soon

(re)situate Biennale Delegates Program

A funded opportunity for early career individuals working in visual arts. Engage with the Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art, Yokohama Triennale, and Venice Biennale 2024.
Closing soon

HIAP – Helsinki International Artist Programme

With $12,500 in funding, this three-month residency program offers time and space for open-ended research and experimentation.
Closed

Visiting International Publishers (VIPs) Program – Committee Members 2023-2026

$1,500

Seeking Australian rights managers and publishers to join the VIPs Committee from 23-26.
Closed

International Travel Fund

$5,000 to $20,000

$5,000 to $20,000 to support travel costs associated with attending key market development and cultural exchange platforms and gatherings.
Closed

International Engagement Fund

$5,000 to $30,000

$5,000 to $30,000 for creative collaboration and development, cultural exchange and reciprocal activities.
Closed

International Touring and Presentation Fund

$5,000 to $50,000

$5,000 to $50,000 to support international touring, showcasing and presentation opportunities.

Digital Diasporas participants

The Australia Council for the Arts and the Canada Council for the Arts are pleased to congratulate the three recipients of Digital Diasporas, a new online research residency delivered in partnership with China Residencies: Amy Lam (Canada), Casey Tang (USA) and Tian Zhang (Australia).

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Major Projects and Strategic Initiatives

Venice Biennale 2022

Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM)

Venice Biennale 2022

Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM)