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The late Jon Kudelka. A plump, smiling fair-skinned man with short brown hair and a short beard. He is smiling, wears a plaid shirt, and sits in front of a colourful yellow backdrop.
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Vale Tasmanian cartoonist and artist Jon Kudelka

Remembered and admired for his Walkley-winning political cartoons, as well as his illustrations and anti-Tasmanian tourism stance, Kudelka died on…

Andy Griffiths has been announced as the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2026 and 2027.
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Andy Griffiths appointed as national ambassador for Australian children’s literature

The much-loved children's author Andy Griffiths turns a new page as the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2026-2027.

A black and white photograph of a person diving off a pier as another person sits watching. arts sector appointments
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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

Your weekly round-up of Australian arts sector appointments.

Opportunities, arts grants, grants for artists | The Frank Van Straten Fellowship 2026 will provide special access to the Australian Performing Arts Collection. Image: Supplied/Arts Centre Melbourne.
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Best opportunities, grants and awards for creatives: 9 to 15 February 2026

This week: exciting opps for performing arts enthusiasts, emerging circus performers, and visual artists.

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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

Your weekly round-up of Australian arts sector appointments.

Woman with Lebanese heritage with dark hair and cream suit. Vale Dame Marie Bashir
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Vale: January saw the loss of heavyweights of arts patronage and artists

Vale Dame Marie Bashir, Michael Gleeson-White and Rob Hirst. We salute creatives and arts patrons who died this month.

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Shepparton joins blockbuster cycle with Degas to Picasso exhibition

Not to be outdone, Shepparton Art Museum announces an international blockbuster to rival city venues.

Architect's render of a public garden with a sculpture and people. Laak Boorndap
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Artists announced for Melbourne's major Laak Boorndap commissions

Public artworks by Brooke Wandin and Tarryn Love have been commissioned for Melbourne's new Laak Boorndap precinct.

Applications are now open for the 2026 Sydney Film Festival | Image: Tim Levy/SFF
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Best opportunities, grants and awards for creatives: 2 to 8 February 2026

This week: Writing Australia announces new funding for authors, there's still time for Sydney Film Festival submissions, and more.

A stark, simple photo pf a male circus performer caught mid-trick in an acrobalance routine. One hand holds the performer aloft; their other arm is held up straight towards the blue sky and their legs, which are spread so widely as to create an almost straight, slightly angled line. arts sector appointments
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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

Your weekly round-up of Australian arts sector appointments.

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