supporting artists' professional development
It is a great pleasure to discover a work of art or craft that elicits such a strong response that "you just have to have it!" Whether you intend to buy modestly priced work or seriously collect major pieces by artists of significant reputation, collection of art and craft significantly assists in the development of artists’ careers.
Artbank (National)
Artbank is a self-funding art rental program of the Australian Government which was established in 1980 to reinvest its revenues back into Australian art and culture. Artbank’s aim is to encourage excellence in contemporary Australian visual arts, and to foster the appreciation and development of living Australian culture through the acquisition, promotion and access to artworks of outstanding artistic achievement.
Artworkers (Queensland)
The Artworkers Art Leasing Service provides a wide, affordable range of contemporary art, craft and design for rent, drawn from the work ofArtworkers members. More details about the leasing arrangements, for bothpeople interested in leasing artwork for their home or office and artists wanting to add their work to the scheme, see the Artworkers website.
