Australia

Shepparton delivers case for new art museum
New museum business case promises to deliver 181 jobs in its building and a ten year projection of $3.1M economic…

Street artist brings hope to cyclone-ravaged Rockhampton
Internationally renowned muralist Lucas Grogan leaves Rockhampton with more than a bad cyclone memory.

Unveiled: latest program announcements
Exhibition and season announcements from around the country, including a major new musical and Oceania Now.

On the Move: latest appointments and resignations
Major changes at a performance company herald new era.

Beyond Sacred Laverty auction, well beyond estimates
Deutscher and Hackett sets a benchmark for the 2015 auction calendar selling 170% lots by value.

Is there a cultural narrative for Perth?
Perth needs a distinctive cultural narrative that weaves together Aboriginal and European histories.

In the hands of the professionals: Spare Parts Puppet Theatre
Australia’s oldest puppetry company Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is building on its successes and giving back to the performing arts…

Ten must-see shows at Dance Massive
The biennial festival of contemporary dance kicks off in Melbourne this week; here are our program highlights.

Ears Wide Open Concert One: Beethoven – incidental music to Egmont
An insightful and passionate glimpse into a gifted composers work and the intricacies of a live orchestra.

Australia Council to host 'Oscars for the Arts'
Ten Australians named as recipients of Australia Council's most prestigious Awards will be saluted in a new 'night of nights'.