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12 shows not to miss at Sydney Festival
From visual art to cabaret, and from Western Sydney to the heart of the city, here are our must-see picks…
Six ways artists can take action on bushfires
From organising benefit gigs and directly donating to auctioning off copies of your work online, here are a range of…
Exit interview: Steve Saffell, CEO, Country Arts SA
After 26 years at Country Arts SA, including nine as CEO, Saffell reflects on his tenure and the changes he’s…
Exit interview: Sir Andrew Davis, MSO Chief Conductor
After seven years in the role, the Maestro is moving on. He reflects on the highlights of his time with…
The ten most-read stories of 2019
From news and reviews to features and forecasts, here are the ten most popular ArtsHub stories published this year.
Winning design for new Powerhouse Museum revealed
The design by architectural team Moreau Kusunoki and Genton has been called ‘a monstrosity on stilts’ by its detractors.
Apply now for one of 12 Marten Bequest Scholarships worth $50,000
Australian artists under 35 years of age can now apply through the Australia Council for a Marten Bequest scholarship to…
Back from the brink: Ausdance National saved from closure
Despite heralding its own demise in August, advocacy body Ausdance National has been saved by its own members.
Declan Greene announced as Griffin’s new Artistic Director
The co-founder of experimental queer theatre company Sisters Grimm, Greene is the first playwright to lead Griffin since 2003.
Sector responds to invisible arts department
Last week’s announcement by Prime Minister Scott Morrison that the arts will no longer have a prominent or titular role…