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New $9 million partnership for the Australian Museum
Westpac, the NSW Government and the Australian Museum have hopped into bed – well the long gallery – to deliver…

David Walsh reveals “Stuff we are planning to do”
Dreams have become plans for Mona's next stage with a reveal of designs, acquisitions and footprints for the future

Imagination celebrated at the Prime Minister's Literary Awards
Prime Minister praises writers for their contribution to the 'world of imagination' as he announced winners of the Prime Minister's…

Adelaide joins Creative Cities network
Adelaide has been declared a UNESCO City of Music and plans are already afoot for collaborations between our three Creative…

What art market? 2015 the year under the gavel
With just shy of 20,000 lots offered across 2015, we look at how the artworks faired in auction and the…

The 10 most expensive artworks sold in 2015
Totaling just shy of $13.6 million, these ten paintings bolstered the art market in 2015, seven breaking the $1 million…

MYEFO brings more bad news for the arts
Galleries, museums and books are the arts sector losers under the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO).

Australia Council withdraws support from youth theatre
Ten of 13 youth performing arts companies have lost their Australia Council funding, sending shockwaves through the sector.

Merger creates improved community arts opportunities
Creating Australia and the Cultural Development Network will merge to enhance their philanthropic work with local governments and communities.

Kate Cherry to leave Black Swan
After eight years with Western Australia’s State Theatre Company, Cherry will step down at the end of 2016.