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To those we lost in 2018, vale
We salute the lives and careers of the artists, performers and patrons who took their final curtain call in 2018.

10 buzzwords that dominated the arts in 2018
Our language tells us a lot about who we are: our confidence, our embrace of trends, our professionalism and our…

That was the year that was: 2018's biggest news stories
From political dramas to sudden resignations, and scandals to celebrations, we look back on the events that had the sector…

The Big List: what made an impact in the visual arts in 2018
2018 was big: big blockbusters, big lobbying, big cock-ups and big shifts at the top end for the visual arts.

Federal Government commits $63.8 million to National Gallery of Australia
With the primary purpose being to build the nation’s collection, the Federal Government’s announcement today is a win for all…

On the Move: latest appointments and resignations
Changes at the helm for West Space, Sydney Film School, Bendigo Art Gallery, Royal Academy of Dance, National Museum, and…

ICYMI: A wrap of this week’s arts news
New residencies, new developments, new program announcements and other arts news you may have missed.

British Council’s ambitious stride forward through inclusivity
A year in as Country Director, ArtsHub speaks with British Council’s Helen Salmon about this year’s wins, and a more…

ICYMI: A wrap of this week’s arts news
New public art at Carriageworks, latest program announcements, a ground-breaking Indigenous education program, Live Music Census results, and more.

Are bricks and mortar necessary to building culture?
Australia’s cultural sector is in a building boom. A recent SAMAG panel, however, discussed the realities of mounting a redevelopment,…