The Visions of Australia program supports the gallery and museum sector to provide access for Australian audiences to high quality cultural material and exhibitions, that audiences may not otherwise have an opportunity to experience.

Tours must include at least three venues outside the organisation's home state or territory. 

The objectives of the Program are to:

• increase access for Australian audiences to exhibitions of quality Australian arts and cultural material, with a particular focus on regional and remote Australia
• encourage partnerships between organisations, particularly collaboration across the collections sector, to form curatorial partnerships and where appropriate, access to mentoring and skills transfer opportunities, and financial partnerships.

Program funding is delivered through two streams: 

• Development: for the costs of planning and producing an exhibition to tour. This includes research and design.
• Touring: for the costs to produce the exhibition and the costs to transport, install and dismantle the exhibition as well as deliver public programs.

The Program enables artists and organisations to shape Australia’s cultural landscape, increase cultural diversity, and inspire, educate and entertain audiences across Australia. It seeks to celebrate the intrinsic capacity of the arts to engage, inspire and make meaning for all Australians, while supporting the celebration of place and promoting a sense of community identity.

Funding

The Australian Government provides approximately $2.8 million each year for the Visions of Australia program. The Program seeks to support projects that deliver national outcomes and a diverse range of quality projects.

There is no limit to the amount of funding that may be sought, however all applications for funding must be reasonable, include realistic budgets and represent value with relevant money. Financial partnerships and co-contributions are strongly encouraged and are a consideration under the assessment criteria.

Funding is available through annual or multi-year grant agreements subject to available funds. Multi-year grant agreements are available for a maximum of four years. If your project occurs over more than one year, you are not required to apply for multi-year funding.

Applicants seeking multi-year funding will be required to provide a strongly argued business case demonstrating the need for and benefits of multi-year support, and additional budget information.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible you must:

• be an Australian incorporated organisation 
• have as your principal purpose the arts and/or cultural heritage
• have an ABN
• be registered for the Goods and Services Tax (GST), if required by the Australian Tax Office 
• not have any outstanding reports, acquittals or serious breaches relating to any Commonwealth funding.

Unincorporated groups with an arts or cultural heritage purpose may seek funding but must be auspiced by an organisation that meets the above criteria and applies on their behalf.

Individual business units and entities of local government or state government authorities with an arts or cultural heritage purpose (such as art galleries, museums or performing arts centres) are eligible to apply.

• Phone: 1800 590 577
• Email: visions@arts.gov.au