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Applause: latest funding and awards announced
The NSW Parliament Plein Air Painting Prize winner announced, 2018 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards shortlists revealed, winner of the Woollahra…

20 new portraits for NPG valued at half a million
The commitment to commissioning portraits gets a $500,000 endorsement, as the National Portrait Gallery marks a 20-year legacy, and launches…

On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
New GM for ATYP, new head of dance for ACPA and other appointments.

ICYMI: this week’s arts news round up
From a new art market platform to a commission to mark the national apology to Child Sexual Abuse, ArtsHub recaps…

Wesfarmers announces $4M partnership with NGA
With eyes on Singapore and China, a $4M partnership between the National Gallery and Wesfarmers will enable a major international…

'Father of the Fringe' leaves $500,000 legacy
Three generous bequests amounting to half a million dollars over the next decade will build on the legacy of the…

On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
New CEO for Australia Council, Asia TOPA 2020 announces Executive Producer, and new CEO for Accessible Arts.

Australia Council announces new CEO
The Australia Council for the Arts has today welcomed the appointment of Adrian Collette AM as its incoming Chief Executive…

Promises and policy statements made as VIC election looms
Labor’s $2 million Independent Producing Initiative was one of several policy announcements and election promises made at a recent forum…

ICYMI: This week's arts news update
From program announcements and exhibition openings to the launch of the new MPavilion, here are the stories you may have…