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How artists are inspired by cinema: 10 lessons from film
From Purple Rain to The Exorcist, we ask several artists to pick a favourite film and share its creative impact.

On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
Rupert Myer retires from AusCo, new AD for Tasmanian Theatre Company, Zemiro to head Adelaide Cabaret Festival, Board changes at…

Afghan and Persian voices a first in programming
Blacktown Arts Centre has turned to some of the newest members of its community for a new programming initiative.

Vale Candy Royalle
The award-winning poet, performer and activist has died aged 37, after years of struggling with ovarian cancer.

Applause: latest funding and awards announced
Anywhere Festival award winners, UKARIA residents and BlakDance Residency Program participants announced, Walter Bourke Award winner revealed, and more.

Street performer reclaims Fed Square after far-right threat
Members of the far-right threatened and harassed a popular performer at Federation Square on Sunday. On Tuesday he and his…

Mona Foma confirms Launceston relocation
The Tasmanian government has committed $1.75 million to the relocation of Mona Foma (MoFo) to Launceston for each of next…

On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
New Curator for UQ, new Chair for Experimenta, CEO to leave Australian Booksellers Association, Exec Director leaves WA arts chamber…

NGA acquires immersive Kusama installation
The people-pleasing dot installations of Japanese artists Yayoi Yusama are sure to drive crowds to Canberra, thanks to a major…

Sydney scores musical trifecta with blockbuster productions
Minister says a trifecta of blockbuster productions demonstrated NSW is home to music theatre, and is balanced with pop-up Shakespeare…