Drowning in red tape doesn’t have to be the outcome when working with Council. Image via Shutterstock
While state and federal governments are key sources of funding for the arts sector, the role of local government – from key players like the Cities of Melbourne and Sydney to smaller regional Councils – should not be overlooked.
But while many local Councils have an arts budget, artists are sometimes wary of applying for such funding sources in light of assumptions around process, priorities and strictures such as red tape and bureaucracy.
