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$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…
NSW Government announces $1.39m in arts funding for local councils
17 councils across NSW will benefit from a $1.39 million boost in funding aimed at supporting emerging and professional arts…
Disney comes to ACMI in Australia-first exhibition
'Disney: The Magic of Animation' comes to ACMI in May, bringing over 500 unique Disney artworks to Australia for the…
New regional dance program bolsters learning across school curriculum
A new regional dance program for Victorian primary school students aims to enhance creative expression as well as strengthen the…
On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
New Chair at Performing Lines, new Board members for Australian Book Review, WAYTCO GM steps down, and more.