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2024 Lunar New Year events guide
A calendar of Australia-wide arts and cultural events to celebrate the Lunar New Year – Year of the Wood Dragon.

Primavera: Young Australian Artists receives three-year regional tour
Thanks to a new partnership, MCA's 'Primavera: Young Australian Artists 2023' will embark on a national regional tour to nine…

Sally Rippin is the Australian Children's Laureate 2024-25
The best-selling author of the 'Billie B Brown' series takes out top position as Children's Laureate.

Steve McCurry's photos that spotlight people during conflict return to Australia
The US photographer is renowned for works with real-life impact, including the 1984 'Afghan Girl' portrait. Now his exhibition is…

Opportunities and awards
International guitar competition, funding for Indigenous Languages and arts, plus winners of Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards and shortlist for…

Community choir battling loneliness and isolation
People from all walks of life are encouraged to participate in local choirs to find their creative voice and improve…

Beyond the pavilion – the other Australian artists at Venice
Venice Biennale curator announces full list of exhibiting artists, including Australian and New Zealand Indigenous artists.

New literary journal set to enrich Australia's cultural landscape
The new journal is driven by Writers SA with the support of the state’s three universities and Arts South Australia.

10 new art books to usher in 2024
2024 kicks off with some solid new publications for your visual arts library.

On the move: latest arts sector appointments
New appointments at the MSO, South Australian Museum, ADT and more.