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ICYMI: the week's arts news
Trending topics and the latest events, from main stage to regional.

The art exhibitions that will define 2022
2022 is a big year for survey exhibitions, curatoriums, and rethinking identity and impact.

Insurance plea from music sector during Omicron
Live music events are again being plunged into a series of cancellations, leaving many asking: where is the bottom line?

Indie arts spaces defy COVID gloom
From Canberra to East Gippsland, the indie theatre sector shows no sign of calling it quits.

Untapped: The Australian Literary Heritage Project
Bringing lost Aussie classics back to life.

Opportunities and awards wrap
Prize opportunities for Tassie artists, sculpture festival callout, Accessible Arts announce Olympic Park Authority resident, Sydney Theatre Awards nominations and…

Youngest NFT artist raises awareness for tweens
Whether you’ve got your grips on NFTs yet, this 10 year old artist is diving into NFTs for a cause.

COVID staff shortages threaten arts events
As ACMI and HOTA cancel events due to staffing shortages, the question is not if but when will staff be…

Omicron shortages create 'new precariousness' for performing arts
Short supplies of RATs and workers under pressure are part of the new normal for theatre and musical productions.

The price of arts funding
‘Arts organisations can sometimes demonstrate a strange naivety when asking for or accepting donations,’ writes Jo Caust.