Targeted support will go to Indigenous arts, regional arts and music charity Support Act.
The federal government is tipping $17 million into providing additional support for Indigenous and regional arts during the coronavirus pandemic and an additional $10 million to support people in the music industry.
"What we are announcing today is specifically targeted measures where we think we can provide support to the arts sector."Of the funding, $7 million will be delivered under the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program and $10 million will be delivered through Regional Arts Australia's regional arts fund to assist artists and organisations in creating work and exploring new delivery methods.
The government has come under persistent criticism from members of the arts community who believe the industry is on the brink of a crisis and needs a financial lifeline. Labor amendments to the JobKeeper subsidy bill, including one targeting the arts and entertainment sector, failed on Wednesday.
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