The arts play a vital role in a culturally ambitious nation. Never before has there been such rapid change driven by creativity and innovation. Never before has there been more engagement, participation or curiosity about art and culture in our everyday lives. The Technical Appendix provides further information about the underlying methodology, data and trends...

This report highlights the value of a strategic approach to international arts development and explores the existing activity and future priorities of the sector.

This report aims to contribute to understanding and debate of the implications of UNESCO’s 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expression, to which Australia became a signatory in 2009.

This report examines the barriers to and the strategies for increasing audiences in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts sector. The research investigates the attitudes, beliefs and behaviours of current and potential audiences.

This paper provides evidence as a catalyst for informed discussion about arts and culture in Australia. Executive summary Australians value the arts. A growing number of Australians believe that the arts make for a richer and more meaningful life; they influence how we express ourselves, our creative thinking and new ideas. Understanding the scope and...