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Gallery visits do good for youth mental health
Significant improvements in youth mental health have been recorded through AGNSW’s Culture Dose for Kids program.

15 First Nations arts professionals given significant career boost
Dhiraamalang, the Wesfarmers First Nations Arts Leadership Program, has announced its 2024 recipients for a life-changing pathway.

Creative Australia trials $3.88 million program to support small to medium sector
An additional $3,880,000 investment over two years from the Federal Government will support 12 small to medium companies across the…

Opportunities and awards
Music support for WA creatives, Elvis poetry competition, plus winners of Ensemble Theatre Award, and more!

From bohemia to the outback: Opera Queensland launches its 2025 season
In-demand international coloratura soprano Sumi Jo goes bush for Opera Queensland’s Festival of Outback Opera in 2025.

Epic LEGO x Star Wars exhibition to make grand world premiere in Melbourne 2025
Celebrated LEGO artist Brickman sets off on another challenge to recreate iconic 'Star Wars' moments in a brand new exhibition.

Penguin Random House in hot water over Jamie Oliver's harmful stereotypes of First Nations kids
Jamie Oliver's latest children's book, published by Penguin Random House, has triggered an industry reckoning on sensitivity readers.

TarraWarra Museum reveals new building plans
TarraWarra Museum of Art will open a new centre for its collection and art events in March 2025.

$8.1 million plan committed to equity for arts and disability
Finally, a plan that commits money to rejecting ableist positions and promoting equity for arts workers, artists and communities living…

On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of comings and goings in the Australian cultural sector.