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Applause: recent winners
South Australian mentorship program recipients revealed; curator and artists receive residencies, and a Music Prize awarded.

Year-long program of free events lands in Brisbane, bringing new opportunities for artists
Two artist residencies and a call out for puppeteers are the latest opportunities for Brisbane artists thanks to the launch…

Cultural Fund increases fellowships, awards over $1M to arts orgs
The Red Room, STC and Australian Embassy Beijing are just some of the organisations to receive funding from the Copyright…

Few artists recognised in 2018 Australia Day Honours List
The Australia Day Honours List offers an opportunity for reflection on how well we acknowledge and value culture's contribution to…

On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
A jury for Adelaide Contemporary announced, and new faces at Adelaide Central School of Art, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Playwriting Australia…

First Nations performing arts profiled on global stage
JanArtsNYC attracts over 45,000 performing arts leaders and artists to New York, but has lacked an Indigenous focus – until…

Muriel's Wedding the big winner at Sydney Theatre Awards
Muriel's Wedding has scooped the award pool at the Sydney Theatre Awards, picking up six awards, including Best Mainstage Musical.

Applause: recent winners
Queensland College of Art student wins commission; young violinist to be celebrated in Geneva; Bangarra welcomes two young dancers, and…

How music and dance made convict life more bearable
New research from Queensland University of Technology reveals the impact music and dance had on convict life – it wasn't…

On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
Ilbijerri Theatre names new creative director; Board announced for Country Arts WA and changes at the Stella Prize.