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ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Funding news, long awaited Margel Hinder exhibition, art trail celebrates 150 years of Children's Hospital, new dates for MAMMA MIA,…
Artists of the South Asian diaspora ‘share the future’ in program launch
Over 100 artists have been announced for the return of the Sangam Festival 2021. Held over four weekends in Melbourne,…
Sector alarmed as latest JobKeeper cuts draw blood
The latest reduction to the JobKeeper payment is already causing stress, with the scheme due to end completely on 28…
Hamlet inspires immersive theatre experience at the Malthouse
Designed to be COVID-safe for actors and audiences alike, 'Because the Night' is Malthouse Theatre's major production for 2021.
What inspiration looks like: Amanda Gorman
A 22-year old poet stopped the world in its tracks this week, and demonstrated the power of poetry at the…
Creating culturally safe spaces starts with decolonising our minds
At ArtsHub's Visions 2020 conference, cultural safety in the sector for First Nations artists and artists of colour was on…
What Netflix's Bridgerton teaches us about sex and race in Regency London
Adapted from a historical romance novel, Netflix’s Bridgerton is a saucy look at sex, gossip and race in Regency London.
Opportunities and Awards Wrap
Auditions for We Will Rock You, opportunities for Indigenous artists in the Kinetic Artwork Competition, plus UTS announces its artists…
Outside the capitals, COVID-era festivals adapt to the new normal
Festivals in regional Victoria and the Gold Coast demonstrate their adaptability as the sector adjusts to COVID-safe conditions.
The 2021 Craft and Design Planner
From design festivals to solo exhibitions, we take a look at what the craft and design sector has planned for…