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ICYMI: the week's arts news
What’s hot for the arts this week; those stealing the headlines, things for the kids over the holidays, and the…

12 Biennale and blockbuster exhibitions to define 2022
From contemporary Biennales to those major drawcard blockbuster exhibitions, here is a list of must see shows for 2022.

Author earnings low despite strong book sales
A survey from the Australian Society of Authors reveals that authors' incomes are dangerously low.

Archibald-winning artist Craig Ruddy dies from COVID-19
Five time Archibald Prize finalist, painter Craig Ruddy has died from coronavirus complications.

Omicron hits the performing arts
As the Omicron variant spreads, major performing arts productions are struggling with cast outbreaks and hesitant audiences.

A new $316.5M First Nations cultural precinct announced
Ngurra will house a new home for the AIATSIS and a National Resting Place in the Parliamentary Triangle.

Museum attack damages heritage building
An arson attack on the Museum of Australian Democracy hits the institution hard as it destroys heritage amid a peaceful…

2022 arts festivals and events calendar
A lineup of annual festivals and new-comer events across Australia in 2022 to fill your calendar.

On the move: Latest sector appointments
New Executive Director of QPAC starts this month, and several major arts organisations appoint new board chairs.

Palestinian creatives call out festival
Palestinians and allies are withdrawing from the 2022 Sydney Festival over a partnership with the Israel Embassy.