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Installation view, 'Primavera 2023: Young Australian Artists', MCA Australia, Sydney 2023. Photo: Zan Wimberley. A spacious gallery with a single visitor dressed in black in thge far corner. An installation of rustic-looking sheets installed on a metal frame can be seen on the left, and a series of medium-sized paintings line the pistachio-coloured walls on the right.
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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. Woman with green cardigan over black t-shirt and curly shoulder length blonde hair with glasses on her head smiles at the camera.
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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.

'ICONS' featuring major works by Steve McCurry. Photo: Supplied.
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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…

2024 Blacktown City Art Prize announces winners. Image: 2024 Blacktown City Art Prize, installation view. Photo: Liza Moscatelli, Mosca Media Australia. A buzzing crowd gathering in the gallery space filled with artworks on the walls and small sculptures on plinths.
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Opportunities and awards

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

With One Voice choir members at the National Folk Festival 2023. Photo: With One Voice Australia. A group of choir members with diverse skin tones sitting and standing outside in front of a festival scenery with trees. A person is playing a guitar and another is conducting.
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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…

Aboriginal woman with her art in background.
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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.

Literary journal. A freshly sharpened pencil sits amid pencils shavings and a pencil sharpener on a blank page, suggesting the start of a new creative writing project.
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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.

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10 new art books to usher in 2024

2024 kicks off with some solid new publications for your visual arts library.

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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

New appointments at the MSO, South Australian Museum, ADT and more.

arts strategy. Bare-chested dancer leans to the right with his right arm up and out from his body. Behind him there is a distinct two halves to the backdrop, pitch black on the left and an outback sunset scene on the right.
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New NT arts strategy seeks sector consultation

The development of a 10-year Northern Territory Arts Strategy will inform future government investment in the arts.

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