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Opportunities, Awards and Winners
UK/Australia grants up for grabs, Bronwyn Bancroft named inaugural NSW Aboriginal Creative Fellow, six writers named for mentorship, plus more…
How artists are coping with the impact of COVID-19
Three Melbourne-based artists share stories on how Victoria’s snap lockdown has affected their arts practice and mental health.
COVID concerns force Emerging Writers Festival online
To combat the challenges of COVID-19, the EWF will once again operate digitally.
On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
ADT appoints new Artistic Director, new staff join Circa, Craft ACT’s CEO resigns, and latest board appointments.
Creating a national arts plan
How can we get to a shared national plan for the arts? Kate Fielding, CEO of A New Approach, explains…
2021 Perth Festival amplified local artists' voices and boosted economy
The Perth Festival 2021 Impact Report confirms the public value in supporting local artists and arts organisations.
Melbourne artist Peter Wegner wins this year’s Archibald Prize, while in lockdown
As the iconic prize turns 100, a portrait of artist Guy Warren – who also turns 100 this year –…
ALP goes ballistic about the arts in Parliament, signals trouble for the government
The new regulations which strip advantages from the tax rebate system will have to go to Parliament, and the ALP…
Cannes Film Festival – Justin Kurzel’s ‘Nitram’ in competition
Based around the Port Arthur gunman, Nitram is the first Australian film in official competition in a decade.
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Premiers for WA Ballet and NORPA, Opera in Canberra, Tasmanian Aboriginal children's book, and more arts news.