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This week's arts news and trending topics
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Nude in the name of art on Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge
Visual artist Spencer Tunick’s 2023 Brisbane-based work ‘Tide’ is a prequel for bigger things to come in 2024.
Hobart to host new comedy festival in 2024
Building on Hobart’s strong local comedy scene and presented by the team behind Dark Mofo, the new festival will run…
On the move: latest sector appointments
Executive Director and co-CEO farewells Shopfront, new staff join McClelland, and more arts sector appointments.
Asylum seekers meet Shakespeare in bold new take on The Tempest
Written by playwright Helen Machalias, ‘This Rough Magic’ uses Shakespeare as a lens through which to explore our nation’s treatment…
How to pitch your work to a festival director
Three Australian festival directors offer tips on pitching your art for inclusion in their events.
On the move: latest sector appointments
A new AD for Brink Productions, an AD leaves Barking Gecko, and more.
On the move: latest sector appointments
New arts sector appointments at The Australian Ballet, Hazelhurst Arts Centre, ACMI and more.
Summer festival season heats up as programs launch nationwide
Adelaide, Perth and Sydney Festivals launched their 2024 programs this week, with Mona Foma waiting eagerly in the wings.
On the move: latest sector appointments
A new CEO at Darwin Entertainment Centre, Flinders Quartet farewells Chair, and more.