The Australia Council’s International Engagement Strategy 2021-2025 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 and download the strategy here.
Read our Impact Report here, which presents findings and insights from the evaluation.
We are committed to supporting Australian artists, creative workers and organisations to build and sustain international connections. Our work expands opportunities for engagement through hybrid and online activities while international travel is restricted.
Our vision is for Australian arts, culture and creativity to be thriving and to be known globally for its innovation, sustainability, complexity and diversity.
Our work strengthens the international profile, reputation, influence, and capability of the Australian cultural and creative sector. We aim to increase the discoverability, access and distribution of Australian cultural and creative content internationally and build the capability of artists to operate successfully in international contexts.
We deliver strong and purposeful advocacy for artists, and creative and market opportunities that create value. We foster people-to-people connections, and create opportunities for cultural exchange, expertise and knowledge sharing to showcase Australian creativity, culture and identity.
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.
Underpinned by the Australia Council’s Corporate Plan priorities, our work is responsive to emergent issues, trends, practices, circumstances and disruption; and to industry needs.
Contact
For International Engagement enquiries, please contact us at:
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
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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.
