Regional Arts Australia

Regional Arts Australia
Founded1966
TypePeak organisation
ABN: 45 000 525 182
Location
  • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Area served
Australia
Websiteregionalarts.com.au
Formerly called
Arts Council of Australia (1966–1998)

Regional Arts Australia is the national peak body for regional arts organisations throughout Australia. It was formed in 1966 as the Arts Council of Australia. It advocates better recognition and support for the regional, rural and remote arts sector in Australia. It initiates and manages projects to support regional artists, artsworkers and communities in arts practice, arts promotion and audience development in the regional and rural sectors.