Creative Australia has announced the recipients of an almost $15 million investment through its Arts Projects and International Engagement Fund programs, which will support more than 300 creative projects across Australia and internationally.

This includes $13.9 million investment in arts projects, supporting 280 projects from individuals and groups. The investment is expected to lead to the creation of more than 2,000 new works, supporting new opportunities for artists and audiences.

Moorambilla Voices at the Sydney Opera House. Photo © Cassandra Hannagan

“From groundbreaking initiatives supporting emerging First Nations recording artists, to boundary-pushing jazz and, family-friendly arts experiences, these projects speak to the richness of Australian stories and the vitality of our arts sector,” said Alish Nash, Executive Director Arts Investment.

“We’re proud to support the work that captures imaginations, sparks conversations, and brings audiences into something extraordinary.”

A brand new mentoring and recording initiative for First Nations artists led by musicians including Dobby, Emma Donovan and Bumpy is one of the projects supported by this Arts Project grant. Also supported is Mosaic Collective, a 10-piece emerging jazz ensemble with members aged...