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Australians in running for French literary shortlist
A long list of literary luminaries in the official selection for this year's Prix Médicis.

From remote Australia to Sydney
A new exhibition will showcase collaborative Aboriginal paintings in regional Western Australia.

Funding for emerging artists
Artsource launches new initiative to take seven WA artists to the next level of their careers.

Unlocking Sydney’s architectural secrets
The biennial event Sydney Open returns in November; we take you on a sneak preview of Queen Victoria Building’s glass…

Aboriginal Cultural Showcase: new management
As plans for the 2015 event get under way, new organisations join forces to ensure its continued success.

Arts Centre Melbourne's $10 million turnaround
After a dismal 2013, Arts Centre Melbourne has delivered a dramatic volte-face to come out in profit.

Sculptures take centrestage outdoors
Two sculpture festivals in wine regions just outside Sydney will showcase the latest in contemporary creations.

Paying it forward for disabled artists
A Queensland musician's philanthropy will provide a disabled artist with an opportunity to further their career.

Damien Hirst's cabinet of curiosities: A display of life and death
A collection of natural specimen alongside man-made objects will go on sale to support an artist’s charity and legendary museum.

What makes a successful art auction?
Leading auction houses tell us what it takes to procure the top-drawer artworks for sale, and then get a good…