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Released 19/02/2025
Recognising the value of arts, cultural and creative work, the ACT Government has developed an ACT Artist Database to help connect businesses or individuals looking to engage local artists for paid opportunities. Canberra artists across all artforms are being invited to self-nominate to be included on the platform through the artsACT website.
The database will include an image of the artists’ work, a short biography, as well as contact details and links to a professional website or social media account. Anyone interested in engaging an artist’s services will need to reach out to the artist directly to discuss opportunities.
Minister for Business, Arts and Creative Industries Michael Pettersson welcomed the new program – “This initiative aims to increase creative activity across Canberra by providing a valuable connection to our local arts community and a direct pathway to engage with individual artists.”
“The program provides another avenue for the ACT Government to encourage the growth of Canberra’s incredibly talented arts sector and increase economic outcomes for arts practitioners by connecting artists with potential new opportunities and income streams.”
“I encourage all artists in the region to jump on the artsACT website and nominate themselves. You never know what exciting opportunities could result from the connections you might make through the registry.”
The Remuneration Principles and Practices for Artists and Arts Workers sets out the principles for modelling good practice for the engagement and remuneration of artists and arts workers. It can be used by artists and those who wish to engage artists to assist in setting fair prices for their work.
For more information visit the artsACT website and artists can add themselves to the register online.
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Lisa Cahill, Canberra glass artist:
“The Artist Registry is an excellent resource to connect businesses to local artists. It seems a perfect platform for our vibrant arts community to showcase their practices and connect with businesses that can utilise and support the skills and talent of artists based here in Canberra. My glass artworks have been exhibited, collected and commissioned nationally and internationally so I am looking forward to connecting with more local businesses and this database will open those opportunities for me.”
Musonga Mbogo, Canberra visual artist:
“It’s really great to see the Artist Registry up and running. There are a lot of talented artists within the community, and this is a valuable opportunity for us to connect with local businesses and people and share our gift with others. Sometimes people just need to see the art that they’re after to realise it’s what they’ve been looking for all along.”
Paul Summerfield, Canberra digital designer and artist:
“Giving businesses and the public a database of creatives in the ACT will encourage them to seek out commissions and freelance work locally and help to strengthen the arts sector here.”
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Michael Pettersson, MLA | Media Releases