Australia International Cultural Council
The Australia International Cultural Council (AICC) is Australia's key cultural diplomacy body. A consultative group, the AICC is composed of leaders from government, the arts and business with a common interest in promoting Australia abroad though the arts and culture. The AICC is chaired by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Minister for the Arts.
Expressions of Interest
The AICC Grants Program is now closed for the submission of Expressions of Interest for Round 6. The Secretariat extends its gratitude to all applicants for taking the time to submit their projects to this funding round.
AICC overview
The Australia International Cultural Council (AICC) is Australia's key cultural diplomacy body. Cultural diplomacy aims to engage overseas audiences through the delivery of high-quality and innovative arts and cultural promotions to increase their understanding of Australia's contemporary identity, values, interests and policies.
The AICC is a consultative group chaired by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Minister for the Arts. It is composed of leaders from government, the arts and business with a common interest in promoting Australia abroad though the arts and culture.
Australia's cultural assets include:
- theatre
- dance
- film
- television
- new media
- music
- visual arts
- literature
- cultural heritage and conservation services
- design and architecture
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts
- disability arts
- multicultural arts
- community arts, and
- national collecting institutions.
