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Marieke Hardy resigns from Melbourne Writers Festival
Artistic Director Marieke Hardy has resigned from the MWF with one year of her contract remaining, in order to focus…
Most Underrated Book Award 2019 announced
The Small Press Network has announced Ilka Tampke has won their prize for a book that may have been neglected…
Patricia Piccinini completes her Skywhale family with major new commission
The NGA has announced its acquisition of Patricia Piccinini's Skywhale alongside a new commission, Skywhalepapa, to be unveiled in March…
ICYMI: A wrap of this week’s arts news
PM endorses War Memorial plans, Rockhampton gallery's new brand, Ziggy Marley and Lizzo hit local stages, major solo exhibition for…
Human saliva demonstrates the benefits of art intervention
Participation in art gallery programs can improve improve the wellbeing of people living with dementia, according to stress levels monitored…
Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Shivanjani Lal receives 2019 Visual Arts Emerging Fellowship, Deborah Cheetham AO wins $60,000 Melbourne Prize for Music 2019, applications open…
Private sector giving increasing, national survey reports
A survey of 2,208 arts and cultural organisations across Australia has revealed that private sector support for the arts is…
On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
New Director for Canberra Theatre Centre, Christie Anthoney leaves Festivals Adelaide, Chairs reshuffled and more.
NSW government funds $1m worth of projects for creatives
NSW Arts Minister Don Harwin has announced a $1m funding package to support artists with a range of fellowships and…
ICYMI: The week's art news in brief
OzAsia Festival receives SA Tourism award, Sydney Modern Project kicks off with groundbreaking ceremony, major Louise Weaver exhibition unveiled, plus…