Established in 2007, the Queensland Government’s Backing Indigenous Arts (BIA) initiative helps build ethical and sustainable Queensland-based First Nations arts industries by supporting a development pipeline from creation to market. This initiative aligns with the Elevate First Nations arts priority of Creative Together 2020-2030: A 10-year Roadmap for arts, culture and creativity in Queensland, and its second action plan Grow 2022-2026.
BIA IAC Multi-Year Funding Program has the following objectives:
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strengthen Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art centres and organisations
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support local communities’ access to high-quality visual arts and cultural activities
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support career opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and arts workers
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grow new markets for First Nations arts and cultural products
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increase First Nations artists’ share of Indigenous art sales revenue.
For more information about IAC multi-year funding (2023-26) please refer to the guidelines below or contact Arts Queensland on toll free 1800 175 531.
Who can apply?
The BIA IAC Multi-Year Funding Program is a targeted strategy accessible to IACs identified and invited by Arts Queensland that are visual arts organisations or peak bodies recognised and respected by their community as an organisation which increases:
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the ethical production of First Nations arts
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economic outcomes for First Nations communities
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professional development opportunities for First Nations artists and arts workers.
Additionally, eligible organisations must be Queensland-based and at least 50% owned and led by Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people, who have the formal authority to make decisions about the operations and governance of the organisation, such as:
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a First Nations-owned business
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a First Nations Not-For-Profit Organisation
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an Indigenous Local Council.
Closing Date – 20 October 2023