Marketing
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This resource will help you determine how you want to present your event, what resources you have available, who your target audience is and how best to reach them.
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It can be hard to know where to start. These steps will help you break it down and create a design that not only looks great but also communicates your message clearly.
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A media release is an editorial piece prepared by an organisation to inform the public. It remains one of the most effective methods to get your story through to the media.
Arts Business
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No one likes talking about themselves . This can make writing your artist biography very daunting. However, it is one of the most important documents you need if you are going to promote or sell your work or product. Luckily we’re here to help!
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This resource will explain everything you need to know about creating your own invoice. Learn all the information that you need to included and whether you need to create an invoice or a tax invoice.
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Below is an easily editable word document you can use to create your own invoices. Remember it is always best to send your invoice saved as PDF via email to the intended payer.
Touring
Outback Arts supports touring artists across Outback NSW by creating pathways for regional creatives to showcase their work beyond their local communities. Through strategic partnerships, touring programs, and exhibition opportunities, we help artists connect with audiences on a national stage. We are committed to strengthening the visibility and sustainability of regional arts practice.
Contact us to find out more.
Aboriginal Arts and Culture Protocols
When working with First Nations artists in our region, it is essential to follow Aboriginal cultural protocols to ensure respectful, ethical, and culturally appropriate engagement. Adhering to established protocols supports strong partnerships, protects cultural knowledge, and recognises the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Many arts funding bodies outline their own Aboriginal arts and cultural protocols as part of their application processes. In addition, Outback Arts strongly recommends referring to the guidelines developed by Terri Janke and Company. These widely recognised resources provide best-practice advice on cultural protocols, Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP), co-authorship, collaboration, and consent.
Create NSW also have their own comprehensive guidelines here.
Following these guidelines helps artists, organisations, and project partners work responsibly with First Nations communities—ensuring cultural knowledge is respected, properly attributed, and protected. By embedding Aboriginal cultural protocols into your work, you contribute to a more ethical, inclusive, and sustainable arts sector across regional and remote Australia.
Copyright and Artist Rates
Understanding copyright and artist rates is essential for building a fair, sustainable, and professional creative practice. Artists working across regional and remote communities should be aware of their rights and responsibilities when it comes to protecting their work and ensuring they are appropriately paid.
Copyright law automatically protects original creative works in Australia, giving artists control over how their work is used, shared, and reproduced. To learn more about your rights, we recommend visiting the Australian Copyright Council, which provides clear, up-to-date information, fact sheets, and resources tailored to artists and creatives.
Equally important is ensuring artists are paid fairly for their time, skills, and intellectual property. The National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) publishes industry-standard artist fee guidelines and best practice recommendations, helping organisations and artists set fair rates for exhibitions, commissions, workshops, and public programs.