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Visual arts
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Visual arts
This section contains resources specific to the visual arts sector. Below you will
find the details of membership organisations and peak bodies, awards, prizes and
trade fairs, along with a list of opportunities and links to further information and
resources. For a full listing of funding and residency opportunities available across
artforms, please refer to the individual Financial Support and Residencies sections
within arts-e resources.
Tasmanian membership organisations
and peak bodies
Contemporary Art Services Tasmania (CAST)
CAST is a not-for-profit, membership-based organisation focused on the support and
development of professional visual artists practising innovative and experimental art in
Tasmania. In addition to its exhibition programs and range of artist development
initiatives, it is a focal point and meeting place for artists and others interested in
contemporary culture in its broadest sense.
— www.castgallery.org
Salamanca Arts Centre (SAC)
SAC is a not-for-profit arts centre. It is a landlord to more than 75 arts related organisations
and individuals, and manages 10 performing and visual arts spaces. Its mission is to
develop and promote the arts in Tasmania through leadership, inspiration, creativity and
excellence in arts development, programs and facilities.
— www.salarts.org.au
Tasmanian Regional Arts (TRA)
TRA builds vibrant communities through arts and cultural development. TRA works with
artists, its branch network and a wide range of organisations and communities to support
the development, presentation and promotion of the arts throughout Tasmania.
— www.tasregionalarts.org.au
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National membership organisations
and peak bodies
Art Education Australia
Art Education Australia is a membership organisation for art educators, researchers,
students and others working in the field of, or with, an interest in Visual Arts Education.
The organisation provides advice, assistance and promotes the National Policies for
Visual Arts Education.
— www.arteducation.org.au
The Australia Council for the Arts
The Australia Council for the Arts is the Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory
body. The Australia Council cultivates the nation’s creativity by investing in artists and arts
organisations working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts, community partnerships,
dance, literature, music, theatre, visual arts and multi-artform practices.
— www.australiacouncil.gov.au
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