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Support Act’s Dr Ash King leads Culture of Creativity workshop at BIGSOUND 2025. Image: Randolph Fields.
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Beyond the music: how Support Act is caring for Australia’s creative workforce

Support Act offers free mental health support, training and advocacy for (and by) creative industries workers.

Alannah Sue
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Inside Newcastle Art Gallery’s major transformation: from regional gem to cultural destination

A $145 million collection finally steps into the spotlight as a new tourism destination emerges – but locals and artists…

Alannah Sue
Rob Mills, Mackenzie Dunn, Natalie Bassinthwaighte, Gabriyel Thomas, John Waters join cast of Waitress. Image: Peter Brew-Bevan.
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Natalie Bassingthwaighte leads all-star cast in Australian premiere of hit musical Waitress

Waitress, Broadway's sweetest hit gets a slice of Aussie star power, with Natalie Bassingthwaighte among the stars joining the cast.

Alannah Sue
Theia/Te Kaahu. Image supplied.
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5 New Zealand music acts keeping te reo Māori alive

A growing number of Aotearoa’s musical artists are using language to reshape national identity.

The Conversation
The late Jon Kudelka. A plump, smiling fair-skinned man with short brown hair and a short beard. He is smiling, wears a plaid shirt, and sits in front of a colourful yellow backdrop.
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Vale Tasmanian cartoonist and artist Jon Kudelka

Remembered and admired for his Walkley-winning political cartoons, as well as his illustrations and anti-Tasmanian tourism stance, Kudelka died on…

Richard Watts

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Mar 1, 2026

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Mar 16, 2026

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Events

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Exhibitions

William Mackinnon’s Phoenix

William Mackinnon’s Phoenix exhibition reflects the artist’s experiences living and working with Aboriginal communities in the Western Desert and Kimberley regions.

Darwin

21 Feb - 24 May 2026
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2026 Wyndham Art Prize

Established in 2015, the Wyndham Art Prize has expanded to become one of Australia’s largest art awards, distinguished by the…

Melbourne

31 Jan - 22 Mar 2026
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Festivals & Programs

Clunes Booktown Festival

Clunes Booktown Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary on 21-22 March with a stellar program on the theme of defiance and…

Victoria

21 Mar - 22 Mar 2026
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Performances & Gigs

Bumpy: The Kanana Tour

A beautiful night of soulful music featuring acclaimed Noongar artist Bumpy.

Sydney

27 Feb - 27 Feb 2026
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Artist Talks

INSPIRED-a mind's eye

Inspired - Nature's whispers, identity's wharf, culture's rhythm, place's heartbeat. Inspired emerging artists weave rich tapestry of visual expression, ignited…

Brisbane

13 Feb - 18 Feb 2026

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Calling all Aboriginal artists and creatives

City of Newcastle is looking for Aboriginal artists to share local stories and inspire meaningful connection to people, place and…

Public Art

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Crafted Futures: West

A four-month mentoring and professional development opportunity for emerging and established visual artists and makers.

Visual Arts

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Moorabool Street Median Artwork Commission

Moorabool Street median artwork expression of interest

Street Art

Closing 25 Feb 2026
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EOI - Lead Artist Community Creative Christmas 2026

North Sydney Council is commissioning temporary public artworks that will function as festive decorations across the 2026/2027 summer season.

Visual Arts

Closing 13 Mar 2026
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EOI - LGBTQIA+ Artist for Pride Picnic 2026

North Sydney Council is calling for Expressions of Interest for an artist or creative to develop and deliver a large-scale…

Visual Arts

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Education

Master of Art Curatorship

The Master of Art Curatorship at the University of Melbourne introduces you to key concepts in art curatorship and equips…

Melbourne

Master of Arts and Cultural Management

The Master of Arts and Cultural Management at the University of Melbourne is a vocationally oriented program, preparing you for…

Melbourne

Reviews

LOVING: Photographs of Men in Love, 1850s-1950s. Image: Supplied.
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LOVING review: a photographic window into the queer past

Drawn from the collection of an American couple, LOVING is a touching Qtopia exhibition of historic queer photography that pushes…

Thomas Sargeant

Feb 10, 2026
The Wetness by Rose KB. A young white female person sitting in a water bath with her head raised, eyes closed and hands raised together in front of her. She is being sprayed from above by a thin stream of water which is pouring over her face and body.
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The Wetness review: cheeky aqueous encounters at FRINGE WORLD

In The Wetness, an assured performance by a solo seductress and her two water-bearing assistants proves a fun, fantastical ride.

Jo Pickup

Feb 9, 2026
George Kemp. Image: UQP.
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Soft Serve review: George Kemp's cracker debut novel

Kemp's Soft Serve explores the small-town perspectives of people from all walks of life. 

Lisette Drew

Feb 6, 2026
Making of a Man, Quindell Orton: a photo of a performer lying on a stage propped up with one hand under their head, seen under a spotlight wearing an opened white shirt showing a fake silicon naked male chest costume which is tucked into to grey trousers.
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Making of a Man review: 'genuine' masculinities on show at FRINGE WORLD

Foundations of masculinity are unpacked in Quindell Orton's excellent ‘one man’ dance theatre work, Making of a Man.

Jo Pickup

Feb 4, 2026
view of gallery exhibition of fantasy like ceramics in a room painted dark green. Lynda Draper
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Glimmer review: artist Lynda Draper's unrelenting and unique journey in ceramics

Glimmer is an outstanding survey exhibition by ceramic artist Lynda Draper that celebrates individuality and innovation.

Gina Fairley

Feb 3, 2026

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How comedians survive the social media trap during festival season: 'I hate it!'

Comedians don't have a lot of choice about being on social media, not if they want to sell tickets. So…

Daniel Herborn
L-R: Leticia Cáceres (photo: Sebastian Bourges), Elizabeth Coleman (photo: Rodney Stewart), Priscilla Jackman and Jean Tong (supplied). Four female and non-binary directors who have moved from stage to screen.
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From stage to screen: four Australian creatives discuss sideways career shifts

Leticia Cáceres, Elizabeth Coleman, Priscilla Jackman and Jean Tong describe how they adapted skills honed in the theatre into film…

Daniel Herborn
Bundanon Artist In Residence. Photo: ArtsHub. art residencies fellowships scholarships
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Arts opportunities 2026: residencies, fellowships and scholarships for artists and arts workers

Discover the major residencies, fellowships and scholarships across the visual, performing and literary arts.

Nanci Nott
Arts grants and arts funding opportunities 2026. Image: Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash.
Career Advice

Australian arts grants 2026: best funding opportunities for artists, arts workers and arts organisations

Looking to take the next step? Here are the major arts sector grant and funding opportunities for 2026.

Nanci Nott
Head shots of eight arts professionals on colored backgrounds. Arts Jobs.
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20 arts jobs to consider for a 2026 career change

Thinking about a career change in 2026? Here are 20 fascinating arts jobs to consider.

Gina Fairley
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