Arts Peak Organisations
The Arts Law Centre of Australia
The Arts Law Centre of Australia is the national community legal centre for the arts. Arts Law gives preliminary advice and information to artists and arts organisations across all artforms on a wide range of arts related legal and business matters including contracts, copyright, business names and structures, defamation, insurance and employment. It is funded by the Australia Council, AFC and state governments.
Association of Northern, Kimberley and Arnhem Aboriginal Artists
ANKAAA is a non-profit, Incorporated Aboriginal Association. It is the peak advocacy and support agency for aboriginal artists and art centres located in the regions of:
o Arnhem Land
o Darwin/Katherine
o Kimberley
o Tiwi Islands
The Australian Copyright Council
The Australian Copyright Council is an independent non-profit organisation, established in 1968. It receives funding from the Australia Council. Its services include information about copyright (largely via its website), a free legal advice service (primarily for creators and arts organisations), an annual training program, customised training on request, publications, research and advocacy on behalf of creators and other copyright owners.
Australian Dance Council — Ausdance
Ausdance is Australia's professional dance advocacy organisation for dancers, choreographers, directors and educators.
The Australian Major Performing Arts Group
The Australian Major Performing Arts Group represents 28 member companies based in six States. The companies produce music, drama, dance, opera and circus for international and Australian audiences.
Australian Music Centre
The Australian Music Centre is a national service organisation which facilitates the performance, awareness and appreciation of music by Australian composers and sound artists.
Australian Network for Art and Technology
ANAT delivers initiatives which enable Australian artists to engage with emerging technologies and produce new work both locally and globally.
Australian Performing Arts Centres Association
APACA is the peak national body for performing arts centres, dedicated to the advocacy, professional development and support of its membership, whilst contributing to the betterment of the performing arts throughout Australia.
Australian Publishers Association
APA is the peak industry body for Australian book, journal and electronic publishers. Established in 1948, the association is an advocate for all Australian publishers: large or small; commercial or non-profit; academic or popular; locally or overseas owned.
Australian Society of Authors
The ASA is the professional association for Australia's literary creators. The ASA was formed in 1963 to promote and protect the rights of Australia's writers and illustrators.
Screen Australia
Screen Australia supports the development of the Australian screen production industry, so that Australian screen content is accessible nationally and internationally.
