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David Bromley brings Sesame Street to life in new Australian exhibition
A new exhibition merges David Bromley’s signature style with Sesame Street’s beloved characters, opening in Melbourne before touring nationally.

How a read-a-thon raises funds for literacy in Cambodia
The Chapters for Change reading challenge strives to strengthen education and community development.

Yitpi Yartapuultiku: the soul of Port Adelaide is ready to open its doors
Yitpi Yartapuultiku (‘the Soul of Port Adelaide’ when translated from Kaurna) opens this Sunday 1 June.

Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO, Lionel Fogarty and Dr Shelley Morris AO honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards
Trailblazing creatives and practitioners were celebrated at the 2025 First Nations Arts and Culture Awards on Tuesday night.

Venice Biennale 2026 will carry out vision of late curator Koyo Kouoh after her sudden death
Venice Biennale 2026 will not select a new curator, and instead, will honour Koyo Kouoh by realising her theme, ‘In…

Perth International Cabaret Festival announces sudden closure
The closure of Perth International Cabaret Festival means the loss of Western Australia's only dedicated cabaret festival.

Biennale of Sydney 2026 prompted by forgotten histories
The first 37 artists participating in Biennale of Sydney 2026 represent rich diasporic voices that will explore “the hidden effects…

Liverpool Powerhouse launches new identity for Western Sydney arts
Rebrand of Casula Performing Arts Centre to Liverpool Powerhouse signals a new cultural vision for the region.

Opportunities and awards
Commission opportunities in Perth and Victoria, plus 2025 NAS Fellows and Griffin Award winners announced.

On the move: latest arts sector appointments
Our weekly round-up of appointments and departures in the Australian arts sector.