An art funding program called Visions of Australia is looking for applicants. With a specific focus on remote and rural areas of the country, the program seeks to increase accessibility of exhibitions of quality Australian art and culture.

The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is offering funding to encourage collaboration between museums, galleries and other organisations to create curatorial partnerships, offering mentoring and skills transfer opportunities.  

The funding is delivered in two ways; development or touring, designed to subsidise various costs including exhibition design, crating, installation, freighting and artist loan fees.

The program is very competitive, with funding opportunities available twice a year, usually in February and September. 

Eligibility requires organisations to be incorporated with a principal focus on arts and/or cultural heritage. Unincorporated groups that do have an arts/cultural heritage focus are still eligible with a sponsorship from an organisation that meets the criteria.

Projects must include a tour with at least three venues outside the applicant's state or territory, including consecutive exhibition dates and at least one regional or remote venue. Tour applications must provide venue confirmation forms, while development applications should include expressions of interest forms from each venue.

Visions of Australia  plays a crucial role in fostering cultural inclusivity and collaboration across the Australian arts landscape. Applications open next month, with approximately $2.7 million in funding available each year

For more information you can visit this website.