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Meet our keynote speaker: Hyperallergic editor Hrag Vartanian
Editor-in-chief and co-founder of New York-based arts news site, Hyperallergic, Hrag Vartanian will present the keynote speech for Artshub’s Visions…

Nurturing staff is the best recovery plan for publishers in the post-COVID world
Sam Missingham’s keynote address at SPN's Independent Publishing Conference acknowledged the success the publishing industry has had during COVID but…

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
Copyright Agency announces new board members, Windmill's Associate Director, landscape architect joins Sydney Modern project, and more.

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
New Australian auction record, resource on tricky topics for kids, new digital storytelling platform, motorcycle blockbuster for Brisbane, season launches…

Shortlist announced for SPN Book of the Year Award
Political essays, an illustrated children’s guide to Darug country and a collection of short stories about Vietnam are just some…

Vale: Michael Nelson Jagamara AM and Kunmanara Lewis
Australia loses two legends within weeks of each other – senior Aboriginal artists, Michael Jagamara and Kunmanara Lewis – both…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Wheeler Centre names recipients of Next Chapter 2020, Boynes Emerging Artist Award announced, plus $25,000 prize for artist whose work…

$1.46 billion allocated for Arts Precinct transformation in VIC Budget 2020-21
The total investment for arts and cultural development in 2020-2021 is a record $1.68 billion.

Artspace to undergo $5m state-of-the-art transformation
Artspace will receive over $5m in NSW Government funding to transform its home at The Gunnery in Wooloomooloo to include…

Ballarat, the new home to a National Centre for Photography
A win for the regions – $6.7 million investment by the Andrews Labor Government to develop the National Centre For…