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Artist donates $3.7m collection to Deakin
Sculptor Andrew Rogers has gifted 88 artworks to the Deakin University Art Collection – the largest gift in the gallery’s…

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
Opera Australia extends Artistic Director’s contract, inaugural CEO at Major Events Gold Coast, new GM at Regional Arts NSW, and…

Just Hit Send: Christian White's top tips for authors and screenwriters
The bestselling novelist and screenwriter of 'Clickbait', Netflix's first Melbourne project, talks story structure, terrible first drafts and the myth…

The world’s largest free literary festival returns to Adelaide
Jaipur Literary Festival’s only Australian satellite event explores democracy, empire and a range of perspectives on the history and future…

ICYMI: A wrap of this week’s arts news
Major new AGNSW commission, festival season heating up, latest tours and program announcements, and more.

Marco Fusinato heading to Venice for 2021 Biennale
An artist known for challenging power structures and conformity, Marcus Fusinato pairs up with curator Alexie Glass-Kantor to represent Australia…

Perth Festival dedicates first week exclusively to First Nations
A celebration of place and people, the 2020 Festival acknowledges millennia of cultural practice and the strength and breadth of…

Applause: Latest awards and funding announced
Winners announced for Australian Antarctic Arts Fellowships, Victorian Craft Award announces recipients, $140,000 John Monash Scholarship announced, plus more.

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
David Darcy wins ANZ People's Choice Award, winner of Acqualand Sculpture award revealed, plus NATSIAA award winner announced.

Win for women, as new report shows increased gender equality in the visual arts
The new Countess Report shows that independent sectors lead the visual arts in gender equality, while state institutions fall behind.