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Minister for the Arts The Hon. George Souris Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality & Racing, Minister for the Arts Ministry of Tourism, Major Events and Arts Arts NSW Screen NSW Destination NSW Art Gallery
The Hon. George Souris
Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Hospitality & Racing, Minister for the Arts
Ministry of Tourism, Major Events and Arts
Arts NSW Screen NSW Destination NSW Art Gallery of NSW, Australian Museum, Sydney Opera House, Powerhouse Museum, State Library OLGR (Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing) CLAGCA (Casino, Liquor and Gaming Control Authority).
NSW 2021, recognises that arts and culture play an invaluable role in strengthening communities. The Government’s goal is to increase participation in arts and cultural activities by 10%. Particular attention is also given to: participation in rural and regional NSW major international events
community activities and events
53.4% of Australia’s theatre revenue was generated in NSW 2 million attendances at contemporary music events 540 museums and 175 historical societies in NSW 37.5% of attendance at dance events in Australia were in NSW 46% of the NSW population borrowed a library book NSW is home to three of the country’s largest and most prestigious festivals: Biennale of Sydney, Sydney Writers’ Festival and Sydney Festival Private support for the arts in NSW - $33.3M from the corporate sector and $49.3M from private philanthropy
In 2013, the NSW Government will produce its first Arts and Cultural Policy. It will outline a vision and direction for the sector in NSW for the next ten years As a part of this work, Arts NSW will review the Arts Funding Program There will be community consultation for both the Policy and Review in the coming months Communications will primarily be through the Arts NSW website and E-news
Arts NSW is the NSW Government’s arts policy and funding body Role of Arts NSW: Promote arts and culture Provide advice to the sector and government Deliver the Arts Funding Program Deliver the Infrastructure Support Program Work with the State’s Cultural Institutions
The Arts Funding Program seeks to promote: A creative and diverse NSW arts and cultural sector Audience development and participation in NSW Improved business capacity and governance
The 2011-12 Arts Funding Program provided over $58M in funding to: 300 arts and cultural organisations and 45 individuals 511 programs and projects across NSW Over $11M to support regional activity $3.4M to support activity in Western Sydney
(year to date - excluding Negotiated Funding)
Annual Program, $3,238,020 , 13% Multiyear, $12,939,225 , 53% New Projects, $1,524,112 , 6% Regional Projects, $3,825,493 , 16% Young People, $466,674 , 2% Strategic Support, $1,794,403 , 8% Professional Development and Awards, $519,979 , 2%
The 2014 Arts Funding Program includes four main funding types: Program Funding Project Funding Professional Development and Awards Strategic Support
Biennale of Sydney Postcommodity, Do You Remember When? Photograph: Sebastian Kriete
Major organisations jointly funded with the Australia Council State significant organisations Peak bodies and service organisations Organisations delivering Devolved Funding Programs on behalf of Arts NSW
Some funds under the Arts Funding Program are devolved to partner organisations though the negotiated category to support arts and cultural activities at the local and regional level Guidelines, eligibility, closing dates, application forms and application and assessment processes vary Applications for devolved funds must be made directly to the relevant partner organisation
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery Unleashed: CSU Photography Graduate Exhibition Launch 2011 Photograph: Drew Halyday
Not offered in 2014 Organisations in receipt of funding that expires in 2013 will be provided with an additional years funding for 2014 at current levels Other multi-year contracts will remain in place Organisations in receipt of Multi-year Funding are not eligible to apply for New Projects
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Closing date: Monday 24 June 2013 Provides a contribution towards an organisation’s costs of delivering its annual program of arts and cultural activities Applicants for Annual Program Funding are not eligible to apply for New Projects
New Projects Young People Artist Support (formerly Quick Response) Regional Project Funding: Aboriginal Regional Arts Fund Performing Arts Touring Regional Capital Regional Conservatorium Regional Partnerships
The Spectral Committee Cementa_13 Arts Festival in Kandos NSW Photograph: Warren Armstrong
Closing date: Monday, 15 July 2013 Funding limits:
Supports time-limited arts and cultural projects at any stage in their creative development and/ or public presentation
Emily Eyefinger, Monkey Baa Theatre Photograph: Heidrun Lohr
Closing date: Monday 22 July 2013 Funding limit: $5,000 for ticket and travel subsidy $25,000 for a program of activity Aims to increase engagement of students attending geographically or socio-economically disadvantaged schools with arts and culture
Miranda Wheen and Bobby Singh in Game On by choreographer Annalouise Paul Photograph: Sreenivasan Ramakrishnan
Closing date: Monday 2 September 2013 Funding limit: $3,000 for Individuals $6,000 for Organisations Supports those who have received an invitation to participate in a recognised national or international arts and cultural event or activity Travel must commence after 21 October 2013
Aboriginal Regional Arts Fund Performing Arts Touring Regional Capital Regional Conservatorium Regional Partnerships For the purpose of this funding Regional NSW is defined as the areas or regions outside Greater Sydney. This includes the Central Coast, Newcastle and Wollongong
Aboriginal Regional Arts Fund
Oolong House Project Produced by Bundanon Trust Photograph: Aroha Groves
Next closing date: early 2014 Funding limit: $3,000 for Individuals $15,000 for organisations, partnerships and groups Supports arts projects that celebrate and promote Aboriginal cultural identities in regional NSW and, by doing so, make the rich and diverse Aboriginal cultures of regional NSW more visible and accessible
The Yard Shaun Parker & Company Photographer: Heidrun Lohr
Closing date: Monday 1 July 2013 Supports projects that provide access to performing arts programs to audiences living in regional NSW Applications must include at least two destinations in regional NSW
Four Winds Festival 2012 at Bermagui Photograph: Warren Purnell
Closing date: Monday 22 July 2013 Funding limit: 50% of the total cost of the project to a limit of $100,000 Supports the development of arts and cultural infrastructure that increases access to purpose-designed and well- managed facilities
Closing date: Monday 8 July 2013 Open to: Regional Conservatoriums only Funding toward time limited music projects that are additional to the conservatorium’s core program and support their role as key arts organisations in regional NSW
Art + Well-being Partnership Ben Qilty, Red XB, 2006 Orange Regional Gallery and Kedumba Collection at Orange Health Service
Closing date: Thursday 11 July 2013 (Expressions of Interest) Thursday 7 November 2013 (applications from shortlisted organisations) Funding limit: $100,000 to $150,000 - two year period Supports strategic partnerships across and beyond the arts and cultural sectors
Bully Beef Stew PACT Centre for Emerging Artists Photographer: Heidrun Lohr
Djon Mundine Presentation on the Bungaree Exhibition Photograph: Mosman City Gallery
Closing date: Open all year Funding limit: Up to $3,000 for travel and accommodation Supports increased representation of NSW Aboriginal arts and culture at trade fairs and export markets and market development opportunities in creative industries
Fellowships Arts NSW’s program of fellowships is currently under
consideration. Awards The NSW State Library manages the Premier’s Literary Awards and the Premier’s History Awards on behalf of Arts
Organisations must be legally constituted and: A not-for-profit incorporated body A cooperative or trust A local government authority Applications can be made by a group of organisations or artists working together Individuals may also apply to certain categories. In some instances they will need to be auspiced by an eligible legally constituted organisation
If eligible: Sydney or Western Sydney - up to three applications Regional Conservatoriums – up to three applications Other Regional - up to four applications Auspiced applications and application to Artist Support, Fellowships, Awards and devolved funding programs will be accepted in addition to the above limits
General assessment criteria (equally weighted): Program/Project Merit Audience development and participation Contribution to policy priority areas Capacity Budget Separate criteria apply for Artist Support, Regional Capital and Regional Partnerships funding The AFP is extremely competitive, meeting the criteria does not guarantee funding
In most categories funding applications are assessed by a panel consisting of independent peers with appropriate industry expertise Negotiated and Strategic Funding is assessed and allocated via a separate process Panel members for 2014 will be sourced from the Arts NSW peer register Applications are not assessed by art form
Applications are made through the Arts NSW online application system https://apply.arts.nsw.gov.au, with the exception of Aboriginal Quick Response First time applicants will need to create an account. It’s a a very simple process Forms will be available online approximately six weeks prior to the closing date. There is a separate form for each type of funding Online applications close at Midnight (AEST) on the specified closing date
Delivery Plans will be a key part of many of your applications Support material needs to be recent and relevant Contact Arts NSW for assistance anytime from 9am to 5pm (Sydney time) Monday to Friday
Arts NSW staff are available to provide advice to potential applicants on: interpreting the Arts Funding Program Guidelines the types of activities relevant to each funding category using the online application system Arts NSW staff will be available to assist Assessment Panels and will provide advice on the funding history of applicants and arts sector issues Senior members of the Department may sit on assessment panels from time to time
Give as much relevant detail as possible in the space provided Never assume an assessment panel knows you or your work Provide recent and relevant support material Provide realistic and measurable KPIs Always use plain English Test the online application form before you start and save as you go Check the closing date Talk to the Funding Program staff at Arts NSW
Ensure your budget is correct, balanced and reflects the activity Ensure your budget is realistic Show all funding from any other sources – including in-kind Payment of fees and salaries to artists and employees should be consistent with industry standards
Budgets should be commensurate with the type and scale
Give as much detail as possible – don’t use ‘other’ as a descriptor Provide explanatory notes to the budget Arts NSW does not provide 100% funding
Annual Program Funding Monday 24 June 2013 Performing Arts Touring Monday 1 July 2013 Regional Conservatorium Monday 8 July 2013 Regional Partnerships (EOI) Thursday 11 July 2013 New Projects Monday 15 July 2013 Young People Monday 22 July 2013 Regional Capital Monday 22 July 2013 Artists Support Monday 2 September 2013 Aboriginal Regional Arts Fund Early 2014
The following information can be found on the Arts NSW website: Guidelines and application forms Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Strategy Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Protocols Sample Delivery Plans FAQs and latest news List of past grant recipients Information and contact details for other advisory sources are included in the 2014 Guide
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Arts NSW staff: 02 8218 2222 Freecall 1800 358 494 (NSW only) arts.funding@arts.nsw.gov.au Contact numbers for Arts NSW staff are available at the back of the 2014 Guide
Cover and Back Cover images of 2014 AFP Guidelines supplied courtesy
Performed at Riverside Theatre in 2012 Photograph: Tim Thatcher