Artists and arts organisations will be able to apply for a slice of $5 million in emergency funds to support their livelihoods and operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australia Council has announced.
Artists and companies to get emergency government funds to pay bills
Sydney Morning Herald,
25 March 2020, Australia
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