Indigenous Languages and Arts program

The IVAIS program supports a professional, viable and ethical Indigenous visual arts industry with strong participation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Some of Australia’s most dynamic visual art is produced in Indigenous art centres, which enable artists to create new art, earn income, develop professional skills and connect to the art market. Funding is delivered to 4 primary types of organisation including: 1. art centres, mostly in remote and very remote locations 2. industry service organisations 3. art fairs 4. arts hubs, mostly in regional or urban locations The organisations funded through the program form the infrastructure that provides artists with studio space, materials, art development opportunities, marketing and exhibition support, as well as a range of professional support and services for artists, art centre staff and directors.