Arts and culture made evident.
Our work informs discussion, inspires public policy and brings together decision makers and industry leaders around evidence-led ideas and pathways for pragmatic action.
Our Board, staff, expert advisors and Philanthropic Partners are rigorous and collegial as they make evident the value and opportunities of Australian arts, culture and creativity.
Read our latest Insight Report 'The Big Picture 4: Expenditure on Artistic, Cultural and Creative activity by governments in Australia in 2007–08 to 2021–22'
With social cohesion in Australia at its lowest on record and households facing ongoing cost of living pressures, support for communities to reconnect through cultural events and creative experiences is crucial. This report is the fourth in ANA’s Big Picture series that examines the long-term trends in arts and cultural investment by all three levels of government in Australia, and identifies strategic and structural opportunities for change. It shows that while Australia’s three levels of government increased their total investment in arts and culture by 4% in 2021–22, government investment is still not keeping pace with population growth or with Australia’s OECD peers.
Watch or read Rupert Myer AO's National Press Club Address, 'Becoming a Cultural Powerhouse'
A New Approach (ANA) Chair, Rupert Myer AO, delivered an Address to the National Press Club on Wednesday 15 November, 2023, where he spoke of his ambition for Australia to become a global cultural powerhouse.
A New Approach acknowledges that it meets, works and travels on the lands of First Nations peoples. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and to all First Nations peoples.