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Install image of the 2025 Deakin University Contemporary Small Sculpture Award, September 2025, Deakin University Art Gallery, Burwood Campus. Featuring artists left to right: Paul Yore, Ann Ferguson, Miranda Burgess, Euan Heng, Brigit Heller, Brenda Page (foreground), Michael Doolan, Mariana Del Castillo, Sam Varian and Jamieson Miller. Image © and courtesy of the artists. Image: Fiona Hamilton.
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Artists wanted: Deakin’s Contemporary Small Sculpture Award is calling for entries

From emerging to established artists, this national art competition with a $26,000 prize pool is free to enter.

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UQ Art Museum is offering a new reading group for arts workers. Image: Access Lab & Library.
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UQ Art Museum: join a free online reading group for arts workers on ‘access'

UQ Art Museum has partnered with Access Lab and Library to offer a new reading group for arts workers.

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Rough placeholders are part of the creative process, say local developers. Image: Monstera Productions / Pexels.
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What local game developers really think about using GenAI artworks as ‘placeholders’

As AAA studios are called out for leaving GenAI placeholder artwork in their games, local developers talk to ScreenHub about…

Leah J. Williams
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MTG: Secrets of Strixhaven – Exclusive Card Preview

Return to the magic school of Strixhaven with MTG's latest set.

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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

This week’s arts sector appointments include Omega Ensemble’s new CEO, the departure of a founding Artistic Director, and more.

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May 8, 2026

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Events

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Clarice Beckett: Paintings from the National Collection

'Clarice Beckett: Paintings from the National Collection' presents an intimate, rarely seen collection by one of the most original artists…

Melbourne

7 Mar - 26 Apr 2026
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Ballarat Craft + Design Week

Ballarat Craft + Design Week is an event for the curious culture lover - someone who appreciates the details, understands…

Victoria

1 May - 10 May 2026
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Jazz Supper Club at Rushworth Shire Hall

Award-winning vocalist and electric violinist Fem Belling brings her intimate live show to Rushworth for a one-night-only performance joined by…

Australia

1 May - 1 May 2026
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First Nations

Kait James: Red Flags

'Kait James: Red Flags' is Wadawurrung artist Kait James’ most ambitious solo exhibition to date.

Regional New South Wales

11 Apr - 14 Jun 2026
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South West Biennial: Tracework

Bunbury Regional Art Gallery presents a new biennial mapping contemporary practice in regional Western Australia.

Western Australia

21 Mar - 19 Jul 2026

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ILBIJERRI Ensemble: 2026 Call Out

Are you an aspiring performer looking for professional development in the performing arts space? Apply now to be part of…

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9x5 Landscape Art Prize

The 2026 9x5 Landscape Art Prize invites artists to follow in the footsteps of the Australian Impressionists, who painted on…

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Waverley Art Prize 2026

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Artist in Residence - Shellharbour Village

Shellharbour Council are seeking Expressions of Interest from artists and groups for Artist-in-Residence programs at The Imaginarium, Shellharbour Village arts…

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

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Reviews

Kiera Brew Kurec's Keep the Chains Tight. Photo: Jacquie Manning.
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Keep the Chains Tight review: artist Kiera Brew Kurec considers Ukrainian traditions

In her latest performance work, Ukrainian-Australian artist Kiera Brew Kurec explored the labour involved in holding onto tradition.

Solomiya Sywak

Apr 8, 2026
Johanna Bell, author of Department of the Vanishing. Image: Supplied.
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Department of the Vanishing review: Johanna Bell's lyrical novel is 'monumentally memorable'

Known for her children's picture books, Johanna Bell has stepped boldly into adult fiction with the remarkable Department of the…

Nanci Nott

Apr 8, 2026
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Porcelain review: Peach PRC's debut LP is a candid take on young queer life

On her debut record Porcelain, Adelaide-born artist Peach PRC takes inspiration from nature and queer culture.

Daniel Stojkovski

Apr 7, 2026
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Magic Mic Comedy review: an unmissable regular night at Sydney’s iD Comedy Club

Sydney's Magic Mic Comedy night is a showcase of emerging talent.

Malavika Nair

Apr 7, 2026
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Bloodsuckers review: a lush exhibition about science and fiction

The Australian Museum's latest exhibit explores the science and mythology of bloodsuckers.

Leah J. Williams

Apr 7, 2026

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Young members of NSW cultural institution boards at the State Library of NSW. Photo: Joy Lai.
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New voices, new directions: the young members of NSW’s biggest cultural boards

Six young leaders joined the boards of New South Wales’ major cultural institutions last year. Who are they, and what…

Manan Luthra
Jeweller Sophie Carnell in her studio. Photo: Supplied.
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Will material costs kill my practice as a jeweller?

Five jewellers share the creative strategies helping them adapt to rising material costs.

Gina Fairley
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Writing retreats – a modern-day luxury most writers can’t actually afford 

Victoria Brownlee, author of the suspense novel The Writers Retreat, weighs up whether writing retreats are actually worth it.

Victoria Brownlee
The Met's Quincey Houghton delivering the Betty Churcher AO Memorial Oration at NGA, Canberra. Photo: Supplied.
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10 things Australian arts institutions can learn from The Met

The Deputy Director of Exhibitions at New York’s Met Museum, Quincy Houghton, offered wisdom in difficult times during her recent…

Gina Fairley
Blinking Light's These Youths Be Protesting. Photo: Karla Elbourne. how to make sustainable theatre
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From set design to touring, how can we make theatre more environmentally sustainable?

The majority of Australian theatre-makers are concerned about climate change but most feel the issue receives limited attention in the…

Manan Luthra
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