Canberra’s artists have now received additional support as part of the ACT Government’s economic survival package to support jobs and maintain our creative sector. The Government has already created hundreds of jobs to support Canberrans and these numbers will now also be increased by jobs in the creative sector as we work to keep our city going through the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister for the Arts, Creative Industries and Cultural Events Gordon Ramsay said that the successful applicants of the ‘Homefront’ package would support the community by keeping Canberra creative during this unprecedented time.
“I am pleased to announce that our $500,000 support package for Canberra artists has resulted in 66 creatives gaining additional Government investment to support their work,” Minister Ramsay commented “Support of up to $10,000 per artist will be used for activities including research and development, making of new works or sharing of works via online platforms, and for artists fees and living expenses to undertake arts activities.”
The Minister said that The Government is a great supporter of Canberra’s creative sector and I’m glad that this package will provide essential and immediate support to our artists during this difficult and challenging period.
“We took strong and decisive action to support our creative community and were the first jurisdiction to announce direct and immediate relief to artists who were financially impacted by COVID-19.” Minister Ramsay commented “I would encourage artists to continue to look for other investment options through the Government, including our ongoing arts activities round which provides up to $5000 in funding for individual artists. Furthermore, the Government’s premier arts funding round which offers grants from $5,000-$50,000 will open on the 1st of June this year.”
