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Brisbane ticks off another lane refurbished with art
Two new public art commissions create a signature for Fortitude Valley, the latest in an ongoing citywide project.

A swan on an iceberg
The Australian Ballet joins an international trend thinking beyond the tutu with creative marketing that democratizes the artform.

Regional galleries proved to add value
A recent report by M&G NSW confirms that cultural venues in Evocities have bolstered regional domestic product and household income…

Pace will determine success for Deutscher and Hackett
Works by Margaret Preston, Rupert Bunny, Brett Whiteley and Jeffrey Smart feature in the company's upcoming August auction.

Sex workers accuse Griffin, Malthouse of exploitation
The theatre companies deny claims that Peta Brady's Ugly Mugs exploits sex workers, saying it is a work of fiction.

The Brisbane Declaration: a blueprint for the musical world
The vulnerability of local music traditions in an increasingly globalised world is a major challenge for 21st century musicians.

David Bowie Is: ACMI’s next Winter Masterpiece
The iconic rocker and cultural icon David Bowie will be the subject of the next Melbourne Winter Masterpieces Series.

Students given design tools of the future
Schools say goodbye to shoe box dioramas and hello to 3D robots, space observatories, mini satellites and race cars.

Creative relaxation: the healing potential of interactive art
BrightHearts is a relaxation training app that translates changes in heart rate into a calming interactive art experiences.

Art Awards on the brink of greatness
The 2014 Victoria Park Art Awards will increase the profile and prestige of the thriving visual arts community in the…