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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

In this week's Australian arts sector news, the Black Swan State Theatre Company begins the search for a new Artistic…

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Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives: 16 to 22 March 2026

This week: enter one of the world's most respected photo festivals, dance your way to Greece, and more.

A scene from Florentina Holzinger's 'A year without summer', programmed for RISING 2026. Ten culturally and physically diverse performers wearing hospital whites (including a person lying on a hospital bed and another using a walking frame) sing in front of a larger-than-life nude female torso. Six more white-clad performers are visible at the rear of the stage, performing on a raised, industrial-looking platform.
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RISING 2026 is dominated by dance and contemporary music

The inaugural Australian Dance Biennale and an expansive music program make up a considerable part of the 2026 RISING program.

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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

This week's Australian arts sector appointments include Opera Australia's new Director of Opera.

The launch of Diversity Arts Australia’s Fair Play: Equity, Inclusion and the Creative Industries report. Photo: Mahla Karimian.
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How to embrace 'radical access' in the arts

There's so much to learn from the organisations and allies fighting for more inclusive and accessible arts and screen industries.

Abbotsford Convent. Photo: Abbotsford Convent Foundation.
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Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives: 9 to 15 March 2026

Throw your hat in the ring, with opportunities for writers, visual artists, screen industry, and more.

Asia Pacific Arts Awards 2026 recipients at Government House Ballroom, WA. A group of 13 adults and a baby, some standing and others kneeling; the group is culturally and gender diverse, and of various ages.
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Asia Pacific Arts Awards: honouring diaspora artists and enduring connections

The Asia Pacific Arts Awards, presented by Creative Australia, celebrate creative collaborations that connect communities across borders.

The Language of the Stockmen installation at Parrtjima 2025. Image: Parrtjima Festival.
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Parrtjima Festival's extraordinary 2026 program revealed

This year's Parrtjima Festival features new light installations, expanded workshops, interactive experiences, masterclasses and much more.

Janice Gobey, Writers Victoria's Chair. Image: David Patston
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Dear Colin Brooks: defunded Victorian arts organisations address Creative Industries Minister

Four of the eight organisations abruptly defunded by Creative Victoria share their message for Creative Industries Minister Colin Brooks.

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On the move: latest arts sector appointments

This week's Australian arts sector appointments include Rachel Perkins, who joins Screen Australia as Director of First Nations Strategy, and…

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