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2024 Bankstown Biennale tackles differences through shared stories
Bankstown Arts Centre's third First Nations-led Biennale centres equitable multiculturalism through the theme 'Same Same/Different'.

Spot yourself in Spencer Tunick’s first Australian exhibition
Spencer Tunick’s Brisbane exhibition will be a milestone, celebrating 30 years of photographing nude installations, while the artist will also…

Opportunities and awards
Emerging composer fellowship open for applications, plus Victorian live music investment, finalists of play award and more!

Vale Lex Marinos OAM: actor, director, broadcaster and champion of diversity in the arts
The acclaimed and much-loved Greek-Australian actor, writer, director and advocate died last Friday, aged 75.

New Literary Festival in Perth and surrounds
Although still a couple of years away, a dedicated WA festival will make its debut to incorporate literary talents of…

New $125,000 art prize reminds us to ask questions
Is the Sorrento Art Prize a concern? We take a look at Australia's newest and richest offering.

Opera Australia launches 2025 season with four musicals and homegrown talent
The national opera company’s 2025 season features a mix of accessible and canonical works.

Charlotte Wood Shortlisted for 2024 Booker Prize
The beloved author is the first Australian writer to be shortlisted in a decade. No Australian woman has ever won…

Love Your Bookshop Day announces ambassadors
Authors Sally Hepworth and Andy Griffiths are the inaugural ambassadors for 2024 Love Your Bookshop Day campaign.

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