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Magic lantern slides from the University of Melbourne's Burnley archives. On display in The Measured Garden at the Potter Museum of Art until 5 September, 2026. Photo: Christian Capurro.
Features

The Measured Garden: understanding plants better at the Potter Museum of Art

The Measured Garden reveals stories of a plant research and artistic collaboration between Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation and the University…

Director and founder of the Beaker Street Festival, Dr Margo Adler. Photo: Fred and Hannah.
Interviews

Beaker Street Festival's Margo Adler: 'You can buy some Emergency Antarctic Underwear'

Director and founder of the Beaker Street Festival, Dr Margo Adler, discusses the science-inspired event in Hobart this August.

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Industry News

On the move: latest arts sector appointments

This week's arts sector appointments include the announcement of a new CEO and Director for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

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Career Advice

Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week

Opportunities for 27 July to 2 August 2026 include photography prizes, fellowships and fringe festival funding.

Anna Funder, best-selling Australian author. Image: Michelle Aboud.
Interviews

Anna Funder: 'I have zero interest in a book produced by a machine'

Ahead of her international tour, author Anna Funder speaks to ArtsHub about why we need to hold onto storytelling in…

What are the key motivations for arts giving? Photo: Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash.
Industry News

What really motivates arts philanthropists to give?

Glamorous galas and enticing tax breaks are one thing, but it takes a little more than that to convince arts…

Stereogamous performs at Divine Playhouse. Photo: Anna Hay.
News

Divine Playhouse announces peaceful 'sing-in' rally after being forced out of Sydney building for 'offensive trade'

Landlords have terminated the lease of new queer arts venue Divine Playhouse, despite overwhelming public support.

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Industry News

On the move: latest arts sector appointments

This week's arts sector appointments include a new Artistic Director for the Newcastle Writers Festival.

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Opinions & Analysis

The same names keep winning arts grants – it's not what you think

It's a common complaint. Arts grants are rigged. But there's more to the story.

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Career Advice

Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week

Opportunities for 20 to 26 July 2026 include art prizes, fellowships, commissions and a revamped creative grants scheme.

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