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$1.4 million Whistler acquisition for National Gallery
NGA has announced new acquisitions from Whistler to Nolan, Hockney to early Papunya boards – some 79 works join the…

$510,000 awarded in NSW Creative Fellowships
From physical theatre and kung-fu filmmaking to Aboriginal hip hop and historical-based research, diversity is the signature of the Fellowships.

Artstate sets its sights on Bathurst
Wrapping up a successful inaugural event in Lismore, the baton was handed to Bathurst to showcase NSW arts in 2018.

Upcycled escalator becomes public art
Over five tonne of retired heritage escalators set commuters on a creative journey at Sydney's Wynyard Station.

Refugees learn literacy through unique circus program
A new children's story book illustrated by refugee children who are participants of Westside Circus' Pages Fly program will be…

10 buzzwords that dominated the arts in 2017
Our language tells us a lot about who we are: our confidence, our embrace of trends, our professionalism and our…

Applause: recent winners
ARIA's announce Music Teacher of the Year award; winners of the Walkleys revealed; longest running portrait prize in South Australia…

Sexual harassment and abuse targeted through new Code of Behaviour
Described as a living document, which can be updated as required following sector input, the Code of Practice is based…

2017 Ruby Awards honour South Australia’s brightest art stars
Adelaide Festival, Restless Dance Theatre and Tutti Arts were among the winners, with WOMADelaide Director Ian Scobie taking home the…

Koori comics culture is thriving
Creating Aboriginal superheroes is a powerful way of celebrating identity.