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ICYMI: A wrap of this week’s arts news
The Secret Garden returns with Warlow, James and Diana Ramsay gift $38m bequest to AGSA, Theatre Royal open for tenders,…

We’re here, we’re queer, we’re cultural: Midsumma vs Mardi Gras
Spoilt for choices when it comes to picking what to see in next year’s queer arts festivals? Let us help…

Emily Bitto's The Strays to become 6-part TV Series
The Stella-winning novel, inspired by Heide artists, will be a UK/Australian co-production between See Pictures and Apogee.

$1.2 million funding allocated in recent VicArts grants program
Musicians, visual artists and dancers are among those to receive funding through the latest Creative Victoria VicArts grants program.

NGA returns three sculptures to India
In another ethical win for the NGA, three Indian sculptures have been repatriated on the basis of fresh evidence in…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Sculpture at Scenic World 2020 artists announced, writers awarded $15,000 as part of The Next Chapter 2019, Victorians take out…

On the move: latest sector appointments and departures
New Executive Director at ICE, Chorus Master departs Opera Australia, new Director at Red Gallery, new QSO Board appointment, and…

Mother's rights now: Introducing the Motherfesto
Are our arts spaces inclusive of mums? A new manifesto developed out of the lived experience of mothers working in…

La Mama readies for rebuild after raising $3.1M
Eighteen months since it was destroyed by fire, the rebuilding of Melbourne’s iconic La Mama Theatre is about to begin.

What does NGA’s 2020 program say about internal changes?
Director Nick Mitzevich has been working hard to escalate engagement at the NGA, and that is reflected in programming, staffing…