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Archibald Prize 2026 finalist Andy Collis, AKA Sopha Dopha. Oil on board, text on collage, resin, silicone phone case, 15.8 x 8cm. Photo: Jenni Carter. Courtesy: the artist and AGNSW.
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Famous faces: highlights from the Archibald, Wynne and Sulman Prizes

Here are just a few of the standout works that caught our eye ahead of the opening of the Archibald,…

Jane O'Sullivan
Professor Anna Funder in the quadrangle at the University of Sydney. Photo: University of Sydney/Stefanie Zingsheim.
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Anna Funder takes up writing position at University of Sydney

The University of Sydney has appointed award-winning writer Anna Funder as a Professor of Practice in Creative Writing.

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Why young people are turning back to DVDs, Blu-Rays, vinyl and other physical media

In a world governed by the internet, the value of physical media offers something irreplaceable.

Leah J. Williams
Susan Provan, MICF. Photo: Nick Robertson.
Interviews

Susan Provan on three decades at the head of Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Provan steps down from a hugely transformative three-decade stint of leading MICF later this year.

Stephen A Russell
A Birmingham Prize Fight, 1789 By W Allen. Photo: Birmingham Museums Trust on Unsplash.
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Artists can help us fight AI's existential threats

AI has brought rapid cultural change but one thing remains the same – artists can help us grapple with the…

Nanci Nott

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NT Writers Festival 2026

The NT Writers Festival returns to Darwin. Not just for readers and writers, this festival is for anyone who loves…

Darwin

28 May - 31 May 2026
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Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso

Spanning nearly a century of artistic innovation, Facing Modernity: Degas to Picasso brings together modernist artworks never before shown in…

Victoria

23 May - 20 Sep 2026
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Showcase Victoria 2026

Showcase Victoria is back! Presented by VAPAC, this year's event is hosted at the Clocktower Centre, Moonee Ponds on Tue…

Victoria

12 May - 13 May 2026
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Winter Sets: Charlie Needs Braces at CCC

A vibrant, interactive live show blending music, dance routines, puppetry, and storytelling with powerful themes of caring for Country and…

Melbourne

29 May - 29 May 2026
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South Side Festival Exhibitions

South Side Festival 2026 exhibitions include A Wearable Canvas (Australian Wearable Art Festival), Good Times by Rennie Ellis, Second Nature…

Melbourne

9 May - 1 Aug 2026

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Expression of Interest

Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre mural EOI

Expressions of Interest are now open for a mural on the exterior of the new Kensington Recreation Centre.

Visual Arts

Closing 18 May 2026
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Peter Blazey Fellowship 2027

The 2027 Peter Blazey Fellowship is now open. The $20,000 award is intended to further a work in progress for…

Writing and Publishing

Closing 27 Jul 2026
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Krystle Evans, Round 5 Joyce Spencer Textile Award recipient, in her studio in Broken Hill/Wilyakali Country in 2025. Photo: Em Jensen Creative.
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The Joyce Spencer Textile Awards: $4000 fellowship + other prizes

Calling textile artists based in regional NSW! Submissions to the Joyce Spencer Textile Awards are open 27 April to 19…

Textile art

Closing 19 Jun 2026
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Play in Residence - Artist wellbeing and professional development EOI

A six‑week subsidised professional development program designed for early and mid‑career artists. Come for food, play, storytelling, and hands-on skills…

All Arts

Closing 12 May 2026
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Clean waterways mural - Knox City Council EOI

Artists wanted for a public art mural centering clean urban waterways to promote healthy Australian native wildlife and environment.

Public Art

Closing 20 May 2026

Education

Dance Teaching Skill Set

The Dance Teaching Skill Set (CUASS00071) is your pathway to becoming a more confident, skilled and in-demand dance educator. Whether…

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Bachelor of Architectural Design

The Bachelor of Architectural Design emphasizes the design studio as central to the curriculum with supporting history and theory, communication,…

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Julius Caesar review: Et tu, Bell Shakespeare?

Despite missteps, Bell Shakespeare’s latest look at Julius Caesar still proves compelling.

Stephen A Russell

Apr 28, 2026
John Brack x Noel McKenna exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery: a woman dressed in black is sitting on a gallery bench looking at a range of small paintings hung on the gallery walls . One wall is a deep purple colour, the other is white.
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John Brack x Noel McKenna review: National Portrait Gallery’s masterful pairing of two great Australian painters

The shared interests of two Australian artists prove a fitting portal through which to explore their unique artistic voices.

Jo Pickup

Apr 27, 2026
Chihiro Nomura as Lucy Westenra in Dracula in 2020. Photo: Bradbury Photography.
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Dracula review: a lingering kiss from the West Australian Ballet

This Dracula is a stylish interpretation of the classic and seemingly immortal gothic thriller.

Dr Diana Carroll

Apr 20, 2026
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Sororicidal review: Edwina Preston mines the very relatable desire to kill your sister

After her breakout novel Bad Art Mother, Edwina Preston turns her eye to the love-hate relationship between sisters.

Lisette Drew

Apr 20, 2026
Adelaide Symphony Orchestra's Dean Newcomb. Photo: Carmen Alcedo.
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In the Quiet review: Adelaide Symphony Orchestra premieres a superb concerto

With the world premiere of a blistering concerto and the Australian debut of a powerhouse young conductor, In the Quiet…

Dr Diana Carroll

Apr 20, 2026

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A Birmingham Prize Fight, 1789 By W Allen. Photo: Birmingham Museums Trust on Unsplash.
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Artists can help us fight AI's existential threats

AI has brought rapid cultural change but one thing remains the same – artists can help us grapple with the…

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Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week

Opportunities for 27 April to 2 May 2026 include coveted residencies, writing prizes and grants to support professional development.

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Karla Grant, presenter of Living Black. Photo: Supplied.
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Karla Grant on 23 years of Living Black: ‘It’s up to my generation to step up’

From her early days on community radio, the presenter Karla Grant has always understood the power of amplifying Aboriginal and…

Stephen A Russell
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Top tips for building a sustainable arts practice in 2026

Building a sustainable creative practice doesn't mean doing everything all at once.

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Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week

20 to 26 April 2026: opportunities include a residency in Alice Springs and micro-grants for Western Sydney creatives.

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