About Arts NT

Arts NT's primary role is to support and develop the artistic and cultural potential of the Territory through policy, operational and financial support and advice to the arts sector and to government.

Through its programs Arts NT aims to develop responsive and appropriate mechanisms for the support and development of the Northern Territory's artists and the broader arts sector.

Arts NT aims to ensure that all Territory residents have access to a variety of arts and cultural activities either as audience or as active participants.

Arts NT's programs and services facilitate a diverse range of arts and cultural activities across the Territory by:

Managing an arts grants program open not only to artists and arts organisations but also community organisations interested in running arts activities or hiring artists for specific projects
Funding to key arts organisations who provide core services and events
Funding Festival development to support regional, remote and major urban showcases
Supporting a physical infrastructure for arts and cultural activity including direct funding and in kind support through provision of office, rehearsal, workshop and storage accommodation
Acting as national advocate and liaise with key government and non government agencies which will include hosting the 2008 Regional Arts Australia national conference Art at the Heart in Alice Springs
Implementing regional and audience development initiatives such as research, reviews, scoping and pilot projects and funding to support key organisations working in these areas
Managing of the Northern Territory Indigenous Arts Strategy, Building Strong Arts Business