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On the Move: New appointments at Bangarra, Mona Foma and MTC's first female AD
New board members for ACT Writers, Night Mayor appointed in Melbourne, TSO announces principal cellist and more.
Gregory Day wins top nature writing prize
The 2021 Nature Writing Prize promotes and celebrates the art of writing about the environment in Australia, as well as…
An overnight comedy success after nine years work
Comedian Chris Ryan was as surprised as anyone to find herself nominated for best newcomer at this year’s Melbourne International…
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Belvoir's 2021 season part 2, monorail public art, Sydney Contemporary looking positive, UNSW Galleries launches Autumn series, Darren Sylvester heads…
Decline in operational funding poses risk to contemporary artistic practice
NAVA's message is clear: ‘stop treating art and culture as expendable and start recognising their essential role in the stimulation…
Founding member of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Anita Lane, dies at 61
Tributes are flowing for Australian musician Anita Lane, who has died at age 61
Empowering First Nations documentary maker Daniel King
King is one of many ACMI X residents, using the coworking space to foster creative process and open up new…
Opportunities and Awards: Bluesfest accolades, top art school and more awards
Bluesfest recognised by international award, top art school announced, $80,000 commission for mid-career visual artists, COVID mentorships, Monte Miller Awards…
Curatoriums are the new programming superpower
As the Biennale of Sydney unveils its new curatorium, we look at shifting exhibition models in a post-pandemic rethink, as…
Why we need to save the National Archives of Australia
Gutted by cuts and indifferent politics, one of Australia's most important collecting institutions is under threat. Historian Michelle Arrow tells…