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Playwrights' festival turns a page
Playwriting Australia have announced details of their 2014 festival, including a special focus on female playwrights.
An exhibition of furniture design at its best
Mid-Century Modern is the first exhibition dedicated to Australian furniture from the 1940s to the 1970s.
NICA and Flying Fruit Flies join forces to strengthen circus sector
The two national schools have signed a Memorandum of Understanding designed to strengthen career pathways for circus students.
New Australia Council grants system on the way
With a new grants system and a five-year-strategic plan in preparation, the sector can expect significant changes from the Australia…
Surrealist artist and Alien creator dies
Swiss artist H.R. Giger died this week aged 74.
Creative City – a culture plan with a difference
The City of Sydney launched its Draft Cultural Policy this week with a vision to be recognised internationally as a…
Labor would abolish Arts Victoria
Labor puts arts at the centre of its election strategy with plans for a new agency focused on integrating creativity.
Turner biopic delights at Cannes
Mike Leigh’s new film about the English landscape painter has delighted critics at the Cannes Film Festival.
2016 Adelaide Biennale Curator announced
Following in the wake of this year’s Biennale success the Art Gallery of South Australia has confirmed the next edition’s…
Object gets new Head of Programs
The Australian Design Centre looks to reshape its future with a new programming appointment.