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Why do the arts continue to be marginalised?
Culture Counts CEO, Michael Chappell says now is the time for the arts to show their value.
$7.2m in grants under NSW funding round rehash
Under the new Create NSW Grants Framework, organisations received 66% of funding for annual operations, with a noted increase also…
Back from the brink: Ausdance National saved from closure
Despite heralding its own demise in August, advocacy body Ausdance National has been saved by its own members.
New Eora walk for Sydney
The City of Sydney has announced a new 9km harbour walk that draws attention to First Nations stories along the…
Declan Greene announced as Griffin’s new Artistic Director
The co-founder of experimental queer theatre company Sisters Grimm, Greene is the first playwright to lead Griffin since 2003.
Sector responds to invisible arts department
Last week’s announcement by Prime Minister Scott Morrison that the arts will no longer have a prominent or titular role…
ICYMI: A wrap of this week’s arts news
Key NSW organisations make Board announcements, plus festival and program announcements for Theatre Works, ACO and Summer Nights as well…
Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
$450,000 in Copyright Agency's Culture Fund grants, Design Tasmania 2019 Award winners, John Fries Finalists, 2020 Stand Up! Grants plus…
On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
Darwin Festival CEO moves on, Art Month Sydney appoints 2020 Artistic Director, new Chairs at MIFF, MTC and Brisbane Festival,…
Disappearing arts department: politicians respond
‘There is no change to the Morrison Government's strong commitment to the Arts,' according to Minister Fletcher's office while Shadow…