Australia

Merger creates improved community arts opportunities
Creating Australia and the Cultural Development Network will merge to enhance their philanthropic work with local governments and communities.

Kate Cherry to leave Black Swan
After eight years with Western Australia’s State Theatre Company, Cherry will step down at the end of 2016.

Unveiled: Latest program announcements
From Perth to Brisbane, this week's announcements include exhibitions, festivals, and ambitious seasons.

Lurid Beauty: Australian Surrealism and its Echoes
The exhibition successfully highlights the pervasive relevance of surrealist principles throughout contemporary Australian art.

They’ve Already Won
A thought-provoking, engaging and frequently fun night of theatre.

Australia Council announces September grants
Over $10.4 million has been invested in Australian arts through the Australia Councils for the Arts.

Balloons & Lego: playtime among Ai WeiWei's new works
ArtsHub takes a sneak preview at the world's first juxtaposition of two rock star artists, Ai Weiwei and Andy Warhol,…

MSO Christmas deal music to your ears
Carols are not all there is to music at Christmas. Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is offering discounted tickets for any stocking.

The Art of the Brick
What is there to see is amazingly well done, but the concept is simply stretched too thin.

Arts opportunities hidden in the Innovation Statement
Innovation is at the core of the arts but how does the arts sector take advantage of the Prime Minister's…