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Opportunities and awards
Fringe commissions, literary travel fund, plus CAT Studio Residents announced, plus finalists of Siliceous Award for Ceramic Excellence.

Who is representing Australia at the 2026 Venice Biennale?
Artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino will take charge of the Australian Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale.

Local talent program supports alt-rock, interrogates conspiracies and opens up shared spaces
Merrigong Theatre Company announces the 2025 MERRIGONGX Artists' Program with an eccentric line-up.

COMA's new flagship home opens among buzzing crowd
With guests spilling out onto the streets at its opening, COMA is positioning itself for a new chapter.

Opportunities and awards
Grants open for applications, plus winners of GradFoto award, finalists of National Designer Award and National Graduate Showcase, and more!

Opportunities and awards
ACT Book of the Year nominations open, plus recipients of Playing Australia fund and finalists of 2025 Asia Pacific Arts…

2025 Lunar New Year events guide
The Year of the Snake celebrations have now kicked off. Here is a go-to list of what's on offer across…

Opportunities and awards
$130,000 portrait prize open for entries, plus winners of the Sydney Theatre Awards, finalists of the Novel Prize, and more!

Prizes and competitions to enter in 2025
A go-to list of prizes and competitions across the visual arts, performing arts and writing, periodically updated.

So you want my arts job: Mount Maker
Christian Bishop explains how mount making is not just about functionality, but crafting solutions that elevate a viewer’s experience.