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Excelsia University College: explore industry-connected creative arts degrees at Open Day 2026

Excelsia's Open Day in August offers prospective students the chance to experience its learning environment firsthand.

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The 2026 Loddon Valley Arts Trail is ‘out there, in every way'

The Loddon Valley Arts Trail returns in October, with new venues and an expanded program that includes music, conversations and…

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Drag queens perform at opening night for Divine Playhouse. Photo: Anna Hay.
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Fears for artistic freedom grow as religious backlash shuts down new queer arts venue

Threatened with eviction, Sydney's Divine Playhouse is fighting back against conservative protestors, prompting fresh concerns about censorship.

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Christopher Nolan was the wrong director for The Odyssey

The Odyssey is written, produced and directed by Christopher Nolan, but he's missed all the wonder and painted the epic…

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life is strange video games adaptations 2026
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Why are so many video games being adapted for film and TV?

Hollywood is being criticised for a lack of originality – so why are more video game movies being made than…

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2026 Loddon Valley Arts Trail

Art escapes the gallery at the 2026 Loddon Valley Arts Festival, transforming heritage venues, tiny towns and unexpected places into…

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2 Oct - 4 Oct 2026
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Gunawarra Re-creation

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Vivaldi's Legacy

The woman who inspired Vivaldi. The story history almost forgot.

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Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo 2026 Early Bird Offer till 31 July

Join HKPAX2026 this October and connect with arts professionals worldwide. Enjoy five days of performances and cultural experiences. Register by…

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Expression of Interest

Exhibit at Bundoora Homestead Art Centre

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Practice in Community - multi-year funding for regional CACD practitioners - $160,000

Practice in Community provides $160,000 in funding to independent regional CACD practitioners to devise work with community over two years.

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Trading Stories: Mooroolbark Multicultural Murals - Expression of Interest open

EOI open for CALD artists to create murals in the Mooroolbark Business Precinct, celebrating local multicultural business owners through stories…

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25th Dobell Drawing Prize Entry Form

The Dobell Drawing Prize is Australia’s leading prize for drawing, and an unparalleled celebration of technique, innovation and expanded practice.

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Education

Deep Reading for Writers with Emily Maguire

Energise your writing and deepen your critical reading with Emily Maguire, award-winning author of seven novels and three non-fiction books.…

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The Power of a Good Outline with Anthony Mullins

This 6-week workshop series with BAFTA award-winning screenwriter and author, Anthony Mullins, will introduce you to the power of story…

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Reviews

Claude Monet, Water Lilies. Installation view, Monet to Matisse: Defying Tradition, Art Gallery of South Australia, 2026. Photo: Saul Steed.
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Monet to Matisse review: AGSA blockbuster is simply unmissable

AGSA's Monet to Matisse: Defying Tradition is a fascinating celebration of innovation and experimentation in art.

Stephen Richardson

Jul 13, 2026
Gunawarra Re-Creation. Photo: Jacinta Keefe Photography.
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Gunawarra Re-creation review: an astonishing reframing of creation myths

If you missed Gunawarra Re-creation a couple of years back, Ilbijerri is remounting Isobel Morphy-Walsh’s powerful work for NAIDOC Week.

Stephen A Russell

Jul 9, 2026
Dear Children, Sincerely... 7 Decades of Sri Lanka, written and directed by Ruwanthie de Chickera, Stages Theatre Group. Photo: Prauda Buwaneka.

Artists from the Asia Pacific stand out at international theatre festival

Of more than 30 theatre shows at this year's Theater Der Welt festival in Germany, these three productions from the…

Jo Pickup

Jul 6, 2026
Musica Viva's The Fairy's Kiss. Photo: Alex Jamieson.
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The Fairy’s Kiss review: Musica Viva presents a sublime partnership

Musica Viva's virtuosic pairing of violin and piano makes for a sublime concert.

Suzannah Conway

Jul 6, 2026
Shaun Gladwell, A Nebuchadnezzar Cycle, 2026. Still, digital video, 63:00. Commissioned by Bundanon Trust. Courtesy: the artist and PALAS Sydney.
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Man on Fire review: Shaun Gladwell and Arthur Boyd in searing dialogue

In the hands of Arthur Boyd and Shaun Gladwell, the prescient tale of Nebuchadnezzar becomes a warning against hubris and…

Gina Fairley

Jul 6, 2026

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Meet the Members: Renée Blackwell, jewellery designer

Renée Blackwell has travelled to the four corners of the world to find the components, and inspiration, for her jewellery.

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Norpa’s is currently commissioning new work for The Joinery. Photo: Elise Derwin.
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Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week

Opportunities for 13 to 19 July 2026 include art prizes, fellowships, commissions and even a funded trip to the Venice…

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Paul Stanhope. Photo: Keith Saunders.
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What I've Learned: Paul Stanhope, Composer & Conductor

Award-winning Sydney-based composer Paul Stanhope discusses his craft ahead of the world premiere of his new work.

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Julia Potter. Photo: Keith Saunders.
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What I've Learned: Julia Potter, Screen Composer

Julia Potter discusses the reality of being a screen composer and offers advice for anyone interested in her line of…

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Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week

Opportunities for 6 to 12 July 2026 include a freshly announced fellowship scheme for NSW-based writers.

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