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International artwork spotlights a council’s disregard of own public art policy
Perth City Council’s upcoming installation of a ‘Boonji Spaceman’ sculpture by an international celebrity artist has raised questions about how…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments and departures
ArtsHub’s weekly round-up of who’s going where and who’s leaving what role in the Australian cultural landscape.
Adelaide Festival and Adelaide Fringe celebrate big numbers as Mad March wraps up
A six-figure surplus is projected for Adelaide Festival, while Adelaide Fringe expects to sell a million tickets for the third…
Rencontres d'Arles 2025 in France to show pioneering Australian photography for the first time
PHOTO Australia has struck up a partnership with the French festival Rencontres d'Arles to spotlight 17 Australian photographic artists.
Arts news watch: this week's trending topics
We report it – you read it. Keep your eye on this week's top arts news stories.
Immersive arts festival OpenField to take over the regional town of Berry
With the program for the second edition of OpenField Arts announced, an immersive regional festival experience is promised.
South Melbourne Town Hall abandoned for five years, now arts sector and locals take matter into their own hands
The Australian National Academy of Music is calling for the revitalisation of South Melbourne Town Hall, joined by hundreds of…
Independent education and public access are the future of glass art
A new initiative in Melbourne will be a boost to the glass sector, as well as offer public access and…
Melbourne International Comedy Festival kicks off with the Gala
The MICF Gala is a time-honoured tradition that has the funny flying at you from 23 different directions.
VPLAs winners announced
Wanda Gibson’s 'Three Dresses' has made history as the first winner of the Children's Prize category to also receive the…