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Australia's first environmental art gallery under construction in Halls Gap
The WAMA Foundation received state government funding to develop its art and environmental precinct.

This week's arts news and trending topics
We break it – you read it. This week's top arts news stories.

2024 Stella Prize shortlist announcement
Small press publishing houses dominate the shortlist of this year's Stella Prize.

Literature as theatre – attracting young audiences
From April to December, Canberra Theatre Centre is presenting shows for children, with literature as the 2024 overarching theme.

Opportunities and awards
Creative Arts Fellowship open for entries, NSW grants available, and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Class Clowns winner!

Diverse communities focus of new Carriageworks program
Carriageworks adopts a new approach with seven seasons in its current program.

Live Literature in Australia report
New research about the live events that bring authors and illustrators to the community has been released.

Thinking bigger: talking First Nations partnerships with Fondation Cartier
Fondation Cartier’s Hervé Chandès and artist Tony Albert talk about the role of trust when commissioning projects, and the importance…

Australian Resale Royalty Rights now extend internationally
In a long fought for win, Australian artists will be recognised internationally under the Resale Royalty Right Scheme.

Little splendour in music festival cancellations
New inquiry launched to ascertain the future of an eroding music festival landscape.