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Best opportunities, grants and awards for creatives: 22-28 September 2025

Funding for creative projects, new program that recognises trailblazers in Australia’s media landscape and more opportunities.

Exhibition view with painted green wall, photographs and jewelry. Helen Britton
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Helen Britton review: a jeweller who is so much more

Internationally celebrated artist Helen Britton totally short circuits how we think about jewellery with wonder.

person holding a hand-written protest sign in front of their face. Tax Reform for the Arts
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Government's tax reform for the arts tabled – but will it be enacted?

The NSW Government has put forth a summary of submissions on Tax Reform for the arts, ahead of a summit…

Sculpture of a green garden hole in park setting. QAGOMA
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Is it art? QAGOMA uncoils its Big Hose sculpture

Aboriginal storytelling blends with Aussie backyard icon for The Big Hose, by Tony Albert and Nell at QAGOMA.

Two women looking at art and chatting at an art fair. Sydney Contemporary.
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Was Sydney Contemporary a sales success? The numbers are in

It was always going to be tenuous this year, but was Sydney Contemporary a reflection of a struggling economy, or…

Women with dark hair wearing beige dress standing in front of black and white photographic portrait. Tina Arena
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In conversation with Tina Arena: 50 years on from her Young Talent Time debut

Tina Arena shares career wisdoms and warnings, on the occasion of her celebratory portrait commission for the National Portrait Gallery.

artwork of futurist city view with avatar woman in white suit. Powerhouse commission
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New collab between Powerhouse Parramatta and M+ Hong Kong results in 65-metre video

Powerhouse announces major international commission with South Korean artist Ayoung Kim to launch inaugural program with the museum’s opening in…

Image of a green art fair display with an ox holding up some paintings. Sydney Contemporary
Opinions & Analysis

ArtsHub's verdict on Sydney Contemporary art fair’s hottest stands in trying times

This was always going to be a different art fair, staged in a flagging economy, but the changes were unexpected.

Women photojournalist wearing conflict protection with two boys in arid landscape. Photojournalist
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Want to be a photojournalist? Penny Stephens reveals how

Delve into the career of a photojournalist with Penny Stephens.

A young First Nations woman wearing an elaborate outfit of earthy tones, featuring bold lines and weaved forms, walking down a runway. Opportunities.
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Best opportunities, grants and awards for creatives: 15-21 September 2025

Public art opportunities in SA, registrations open for AusArt Day and more.

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