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98% National arts participation is a great stat to leverage recovery support
The fourth and last in a decade-long series, Australia Council’s National Arts Participation Survey shows incredible growth and value perception.
Theatre returns to Sydney mainstages
Hopeful signs for the sector in Sydney as mainstage theatres prepare to reopen, though the situation remains grim in Victoria.…
Racism in the arts – reform or revolution?
From calling out to creating safe spaces, a panel of creatives speak about institutionalised racism in the arts, and the…
MEAA working with Opera Australia to ensure redundancies are 'justified'
The finger of blame has been pointed at the Federal Government, with redundancies the result of ‘delayed, limited and arbitrary…
New national Creative Economy Taskforce appointed
The Taskforce will work in partnership with Government and the Australia Council to provide strategic guidance around restarting the creative…
Nakkiah Lui announces publishing imprint 'Joan' with Allen & Unwin
The 'radical, inclusive, rebellious' imprint is named after Lui's grandmother. Submissions are currently open.
On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
New director for Sydney Writers Festival, new board members at Melbourne Fringe, new faces at Music SA, and more.
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
More money for ACT artists, curatorial assistant program, Doug Aitken commission for TAS, design takes centre stage at Powerhouse, Crime…
What Darwin Festival learned about operating in a pandemic
The homegrown Darwin Festival 2020 created a palpable sense of community despite adhering to social distancing guidelines.
Announcing the Recovery Roadmap Webinars
Presented by ArtsHub and Creative Victoria, this new webinar series will cover a range of helpful topics as we look…