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Art audiences studied to help understand emotions
Researchers are studying performing arts audiences in order to better understand how human emotions have changed with the centuries.

Arts orgs call for greater touring support
Regional communities need improved access to touring performing arts, arts advocates have told a Parliamentary Inquiry.

22 National Gallery objects have 'questionable' provenance
The National Gallery of Australia is holding at least 22 items with insufficient provenance, a review by a former High…

Green Room nominees announced
First presented in 1984, the Green Room Awards recognise excellence on the Melbourne stage.

Critics pour cold water on $80,000 'water bar' installation
Janet Laurence's 'H2O: Water Bar' seems to be driving the art attack lobby to strong drink.

New CEO announced for Theatre Works
The new CEO and Creative Producer has big shoes to fill following Daniel Clarke’s appointment to the team at Arts…

Unveiled: Latest program announcements
African dance, international comedy, a string quartet, the Glasshouse and more.

Indian architect to take on Melbourne’s MPavilion
Attendances grow for Melbourne’s newest festival pavilion, and its international vision continues with announcement of next architect.

China agreement brings art to Adelaide
The agreement between Adelaide Festival Centre and Sydney’s China Cultural Centre will strengthen Sino-Australian relationships.

Deporting babies: some things just aren’t funny
Some of Australia's most popular comedians have signed a letter calling on the government not to deport children to Nauru.