How are applications to the Partnership Framework reviewed?
The review process for National Performing Arts Partnership Framework applications comprises three components:
- Artistic review
- Financial and governance review
- Ecology and impact review
Artistic review
Industry advisors review the artistic merit of applications. They consider the appropriateness of the proposed artistic activity and strategic plan, and how it positions organisations to meet their purpose and artistic vision within their current context.
Financial and governance review
Industry advisor members of Creative Australia’s Multi-Year Funding Finance and Governance Advisory Panel review applications and deliberate on the capacity and governance capability of organisations to deliver on their strategic plan.
Ecology and impact review
Industry advisors join officials from Creative Australia and relevant state and territory jurisdictions to review applications from the perspective of their place in the broader arts ecology for a state or territory, nationally or internationally. This includes the role organisations play in delivering on Government Priorities and their national and/or state and territory impact.
Assessment process
Final recommendation on investment decisions are made by officials of Creative Australia and the relevant state or territory contributing funding partner. These decisions are based on the responses and advice provided by industry advisors in their reviews of the applications. Approval of the investment is made by the respective decision-making authority within each funding agency.
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National Performing Arts Partnership Framework
The National Performing Arts Partnership Framework provides significant investment in Australian performing arts for the benefit of Australian audiences.
Assessment for multi-year investment
Find out more about the assessment process for multi-year investment programs using industry advisors.
How we assess applications
Find out more about our assessment methods and how we use peer assessment, industry advice and staff assessment.
Assessment FAQ
Frequently asked questions about how we assess applications and the assessment process.
