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$486,000 boost for diversity and inclusion in the arts
A new program, Talent Matters, announced by Victoria’s Labor Government, will dispense nearly half a million dollars to support diversity…

Vale Charles Blackman – Australia says goodbye to an Antipodean legend
A portrait of him won the Archibald Prize in 1966, a Melbourne hotel was named after him, and he even…

On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
Both Chunky Move and Expressions Dance Company's ADs step down, Board changes for Opera Queensland, new Artist Assoc for Australian…

ACT Minister seeks advice from artists
The ACT’s Minister for the Arts and Community Events is seeking expressions of interest from artists for a new advisory…

Artists make a charge on Canberra for better rights
Artists have gathered in Canberra this week for NAVA's Future/Forward conference and to discuss a Code of Practice, copyright and…

Applause: Latest success stories and prize winners
Archibald Prize People’s Choice award, National Indigenous Music Award Winners announced, Melbourne's MPavilion extended, and more.

On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
A new Director at CCP and a CEO for Tandanya National Aboriginal Cultural Institute; QAGOMA's new Head of Australian Art;…

'Beautiful vessels': plastinated bodies explore complexity, resilience and vulnerability
Is this exhibition dead wrong, or ethically considered? Melbourne exhibition of real bodies offers a lesson in science and wellbeing…

Vale Dr Robert Bell
A champion of craft and design, NGA’s former Senior Curator leaves a great legacy.

The iconic EORA commission finally awarded
Judy Watson has been commissioned to create the next public artwork in Sydney’s EORA journey.