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ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Richard Bell survey exhibition announced, Guitar Fest tribute to Rolling Stones, Brisbane Writers Fest program, Khadim Ali survey, killing kylie…

Opportunities and Awards Wrap: Telstra Ballet Dancer Awards announced
National Capital Art Prize seeks applicants, Telstra Ballet Dancer Award winner announced, 2020 Quill Award announcements, and more.

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
JUTE appoints Creative Producer, Craft Victoria’s Director steps down, and more.

Rachael Maza on the scarcity of First Nations performing arts companies
In the latest episode of The ArtsHubbub we speak with Rachael Maza, Artistic Director of First Nations theatre company ILBIJERRI…

$2.2 million extra for Queensland sector recovery
Newly funded Creative Business Champions will help arts workers access mentors, resources and expert guidance.

$6.8 million in RISE funding allocated to NSW and QLD arts orgs
11 QLD and 18 NSW arts organisations from theatre to First Nations and regional arts, share in $6.8 million from…

Byron Bay Bluesfest cancelled in a bid to stop COVID spread
Byron Bay’s Bluesfest, due to take place this weekend, has been cancelled in a bid to stop COVID cases being…

Opportunities and Awards Wrap: Dobell Drawing prize winner and Gallipoli prize finalists
Artist EOIs open for City of Ryde Art Register, winner of Dobell Drawing Prize #22 announced, Gallipoli Art Prize finalists…

Feminist Writers Festival to close
After hosting over 163 speakers and creating space for feminist writers and thinkers, the Feminist Writers Festival will close its…

Luke Cornish on the recent censorship of his work and COVID racism
Three recently censored artworks again raise questions over COVID-fuelled racism, and the flipside, social media bullying and the lack of…