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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.

Unveiled: Latest program announcements
From Perth to Brisbane, this week's announcements include exhibitions, festivals, and ambitious seasons.

Australia Council announces September grants
Over $10.4 million has been invested in Australian arts through the Australia Councils for the Arts.

Australia Council announces restructure
The Australian Council is retrenching 14 positions but employing six new people in a major restructure.

Unveiled: Latest program announcements
Our weekly round-up of exhibition and program launches from around the country.

Art gets a look in at fashion festival
New events that integrate the art and fashion will be part of the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival's 20th incarnation.