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Sydney Conservatorium to expand West – the first in 110-year history
The Sydney Conservatorium to open new state-of-the-art learning space in Parramatta in 2026.
Australian Design Centre's closure confirmed, leaves NSW without craft and design platform
Thanks to reduced government funding, the Australian Design Centre has been forced to close its doors in 2026.
Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair makes record breaking sales result
For its 19th edition, Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair breaks all sales results, and continues an upward swing.
Kindred People: Monash University announces new Indigenous-led festival for 2026
New festival Kindred People aspires to ‘energetically encourage' the sharing of Indigenous knowledges.
Art and AI: 5 artworks leading the conversation this summer
We take a look at Data Dreams, MCA Australia’s summer exhibition about art and AI.
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Your weekly round-up of Australian arts sector appointments.
Australian Pacific Craft Alliance: new organisation launches
Dedicated to advocacy, and the promotion of crafts in the Asia Pacific, a new alliance heads up in Perth.
Conservation conference invites broader sector to join conversations in heritage protection
The upcoming conservation conference will consider how to protect Australian art and cultural heritage
Who will be showing in the 2026 Biennale of Sydney?
Curator Hoor Al Qasimi has now announced 53 artists for her 25th Biennale of Sydney, opening next March.
New performance venues in Melbourne and Brisbane
A revitalised indie theatre complex in Brisbane’s Petrie Terrace is one of several new performance venues.