As the state government body responsible for the arts, Arts Victoria supports a diverse mix of arts and cultural activity across the state. We provide policy advice to the government on all things arts related; offer funding and opportunities for Victorian artists to further their careers; work to safeguard the state's cultural facilities and collections; and strive to ensure that all Victorians have opportunities to get creative and enjoy Victoria's vibrant cultural life.

The Australian Trade Commission – Austrade – is the Australian Government’s trade and investment development agency.

Assisting Australian companies to succeed in international business and attract productive foreign direct investment into Australia.

The Australia Council for the Arts is the Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory body. We support Australia’s arts through funding, strengthening and developing the arts sector.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is a statutory authority within the federal government portfolio of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy. The ACMA is responsible for the regulation of broadcasting, the internet, radiocommunications and telecommunications.

Each year the Australian Government provides numerous grants and funding opportunities to artists. These primarily cover touring and festivals.

Regional Arts Victoria is the peak Victorian agency resourcing and supporting contemporary and innovative regional cultural practice.