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First sector survey results in and they are worse than expected
Among the many COVID-19 surveys currently being conducted, Music Victoria and partner peak bodies reveal that 42% of operators in…
COVID crowdfunding that will get a dance company open
A new work by dancers with disability uses crowdfunding and matched funding to open a new work in Lismore despite…
On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
New artistic leadership at Canberra Symphony Orchestra, Port Fairy Folk Festival’s new Program Director, new Board members at Regional Arts…
Emerging Writers’ Festival launches digital program
The Emerging Writers’ Festival is bringing its complete program online. ArtsHub spoke with EWF’s Artistic Director Ruby-Rose Pivet-Marsh about some…
$345 million recovery plan to rebuild live performance sector
Peak body Live Performance Australia has unveiled a two-year recovery plan for the sector, including a JobKeeper extensions, a Business…
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Reopening news, opportunities for artists, a major gift of paintings to AGSA, ACOs Tognetti celebrates 30th anniversary, introducing The Reservoir…
Why supporting local artists makes cultural and financial sense for festivals
While festivals have always championed local artists, such prerogatives will become all the more urgent as we recover from COVID-19,…
Vale Christo: you wrapped our coastline and took Australia to the world
While it might have started with a stale sandwich, the legacy of Christo stretches from Sydney's coastline to some of…
Olivia Ansell appointed as Sydney Festival’s new director
A Sydneysider with a passion for her city's stories, Olivia Ansell's first Sydney Festival program will be presented in 2022.
Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Angela Goh receives Beyond the Studio Fellowship, Port Phillip Arts Rescue Package announced and Copyright Agency announces additional funding.