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About us

Arts Tasmania supports Tasmania's arts and cultural heritage sectors, fostering creativity that enriches our communities and strengthens our island's unique cultural identity.

We support artists and organisations across Tasmania, working with practitioners at every stage – from emerging talent to major cultural institutions.

Through grants, professional development and strategic partnerships, we help build a thriving creative ecosystem that enriches communities and strengthens our cultural identity.

We support arts and cultural heritage organisations and artists to connect with and inspire audiences, ensuring Tasmanians have access to diverse cultural experiences.

Arts Tasmania is part of the Creative Industries, Sport and Visitor Economy division of the Department of State Growth.

Our division supports sector development, delivery of services, stimulate demand and provide funding. We are made up of:

The Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery and Tasmanian Institute of Sport are also supported by the division.

What we do

We administer grants and loans to support Tasmanian arts and cultural heritage activities. Under the Cultural and Creative Industries Act 2017, funding assessment panels are drawn from our Cultural Creative Industries Expert Register.

We also provide support through professional development opportunities, public art commissions and industry support through the COLLECT Art Purchase Scheme.

Arts Tasmania is also guided by the Cultural and Creative Industries Recovery Strategy: 2020 and Beyond.

How we can help

If you are looking for funding, visit Grants and funding or book an online Teams appointment with one of our program officers.

For information about industry and professional development opportunities visit Industry Development.

Subscribe to our monthly newsletter or follow our Facebook page and  Instagram for funding updates, opportunities and sector news.