National Association for the Visual Arts

The National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) is the national peak body in Australia for the visual and media arts, craft and design sector working through advocacy and service provision, to achieve a flourishing Australian visual arts sector and a more vibrant, distinctive and ethical cultural environment.

Since its establishment in 1983, NAVA has been successful in bringing about policy and legislative change to encourage the growth and development of the sector and to increase professionalism within the industry. NAVA undertakes advocacy and lobbying, research, policy and project development, data collection and analysis. It also provides direct service to its members and the sector generally by offering expert advice, referrals, resources, professional representation and development, grant programmes and a range of other opportunity brokerage and career development services.