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New artistic force joins the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Ahead of their highly anticipated 2015 season, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra appoints a new Director of Artistic Planning all the…
Killing time in a hostile world
As Australian troops return to Iraq, artists tackle the aftermath of conflict in a confronting exhibition at Artspace.
So much art, so little room...
The National Gallery of Australia is set to open a new art space to house their growing collection of Australian…
Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize announces 2014 finalists
The 14th year of the prize attracts a record number of entries and international submissions that demonstrate innovation and diversity…
Are auction houses stepping on gallery turf?
Sotheby’s Australia has announced an exclusive agency deal for the sculptures of an Australian artist.
Shelf life: from Venice to Sydney
Simryn Gill's photographs have made the passage from the Venice Biennale to Australian shores in a captivating installation.
Naked axeman takes the Tasmanian Portraiture Prize
A pencil drawing of a woodchopper takes a cheeky sideswipe at art prizes but that doesn't stop it winning.
Queensland Ballet benefits from Suncorp profit
Financial corporate Suncorp, which posted a $730 million profit after tax in FY2014, is spending some on arts.
Australia registers world’s first Arts Party
The Arts Party has been registered by the Australian Electoral Commission and will field candidates at the next Federal Election,…
Executive to help grow Musica Viva
Hywel Sims has left his role as General Manager at Gondwana Choirs to take on a key position at Musica…