Creative Australia is behind the first ever AusArt Day, a national art funding day, scheduled for 23 October. It ‘invites all Australians to show their support for artists and arts organisations by making a donation – big or small, to support the creativity they love,’ says the peak Federal organisation. AusArt Day: How it will workCreative Australia is contributing $500,000 in microgrants upfront, alongside resources, workshops, and advertising materials to help participants prepare fundraising campaigns. To join the list, you need to sign up to AusArt Day by 3PM (AEST) Thursday 25 September. An advertorial and editorial campaign will be implemented to support momentum for the AusArt Day, and Creative Australia is working with an external PR agency for the publicity of the giving day.