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What’s in a quilt convention?
The Australasian Quilt Convention offers a platform for showcasing the best quilters from around the world and encourages learning and…

Best of Melbourne Art Fair 2024
What to see at this year's Melbourne Art Fair, which features contributions from over 60 galleries.

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

Vale Sue Hewitt (1941-2024)
An era has passed with the death of the former head of Christie’s Australia.

Opportunities and awards
New funding for music, circus, regional arts and more, plus winners at the PDAs and AWGIEs.

Young people are hungry for live music – but they're struggling
The desire and passion for live music is strong among young people, but obstacles like affordability, transport and motivation are…

Counting and Cracking: RISING to stage Belvoir’s acclaimed theatrical epic
The Melbourne season of S. Shakthidharan’s multigenerational drama is being co-produced with University of Melbourne Arts and Culture.

Talking about winter blockbusters already…
The Art Gallery of NSW has announced its major exhibition program for 2024, including incredible Art Nouveau works from Alphonse…

Exhibition showcasing the art of corsage and masking
Maya Tamang (aka Miss Martha) speaks on fashion, art therapy and disability in her exhibition at Abbotsford Convent.

Artist turns politician: is this the way to impact arts policy?
Q&A with Bec Mac – a creative running for Council.