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SWELL Sculpture Festival – Drew McDonald, Beach Ball Spider. Image: Ravel.
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More than a festival: how SWELL connects art, people and place

The annual SWELL Sculpture Festival transforms the stunning Gold Coast coastline into one of Australia's most accessible and inspiring arts…

Terry Williams, Untitled, 2011. Vinyl, cotton, texta and stuffing, 21 x 43 x 14cm. Collection of Norman Rosenblatt. Courtesy: the artist and Arts Project Australia.
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An intimate exploration of artists from Arts Project Australia is now touring nationally

Curated by Anthony Fitzpatrick, Intimate Imaginaries is a TarraWarra Museum of Art exhibition presented in partnership with Arts Project Australia,…

The inaugural UniSQ Biennial Art Award exhibition in 2024. Photo: David Martinelli Photography.
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The new art award making its mark on Australia's contemporary art scene

The UniSQ Biennial Art Award returns for its second iteration in 2026 and entries are now open.

The Festival of Outback's Opera's Dark Sky Serenade in Winton in 2026. Photo: Murray Summerville.
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Why opera is making a comeback in the outback

From pop-up pub performances to a Dark Sky Serenade under the stars, Opera Queensland's Festival of Outback Opera is redefining…

In 2026, the Australian Festival of Chamber Music takes place in Cairns. Photo: Supplied.
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These music festivals are thriving – here's what they're doing right

While the big music festivals are struggling, these smaller community events are drawing loyal audiences.

Nelle Lee. Photo: Joel Devereux.
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The Great Gatsby debuts in Toowoomba

The Great Gatsby premieres at The Empire in Toowoomba before continuing its run in Brisbane.

Photo: Cottonbro / Pexels. Best arts grants and funding opportunities for QLD creatives and artists
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Best opportunities and grants for Queensland creatives in 2026

Here are the major grant and funding opportunities for Queensland-based creative practitioners and organisations.

Sunny Luwe is one of many artists impacted by cyclone and extreme weather cancellations. Photo: Supplied.
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The show must go on, unless it’s cyclone season

When cyclones and extreme weather cancel the show, artists often pay the price.

Statue of Bacchus, 2nd Century CE. Collection of Museo Nazionale di Firenze, on view in ROME: Empire, Power, People, Melbourne Museum. Image: Supplied. 2026 Museum blockbusters
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Must-see museum blockbusters in 2026

Dive in to a stunning range of major museum shows in Australia this year – from exciting new permanent displays…

A scene from Queensland Ballet and Experience Gold Coast's 'Elastic Heart' at HOTA, 2025. Seven dancers perform, each identically dressed in red costumes and blonde wigs, recreating Sia's iconic look. Two of the central dancers stamd in the same pose, with arms extended and bent at the elbow: the right forearm and hand pointing up, the left forearm and hand pointing down.
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Elastic Hearts review: pirouettes performed to Sia’s pop music

Sneakers replace pointe shoes in this joyful Sia-inspired dance spectacle from Queensland Ballet.

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