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Gorman Arts Centre Courtyard. Photo: Andrew Sikorski.
Features

Rebuilding Canberra's Gorman Arts Centre – will the wait be worth it?

Canberra's Gorman Arts Centre is mid-way through a protracted redevelopment – a high-wire act that has tested patience.

state of the arts. Image is of a man standing in front of a pillar and window next to a screen, and behind a lectern with his hands clasped in front of him. Behind him through the window is grass and a blue sky with some white cloud,
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Building a new National Cultural Policy – Burke talks to ArtsHub

Arts sector members can help shape the next National Cultural Policy, Federal Minister for the Arts Tony Burke tells ArtsHub.

The late Rhoda Roberts AO. The Bundjalung Widjabul Wiyebal woman is pictured standing in front of a red-painted wall with her arms folded; she wears a black t-shirt, a broad-brimmed hat and dark-framed glasses.
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Vale Indigenous arts leader Rhoda Roberts AO

A champion of First Nations rights and culture, Roberts died on 21 March aged 66.

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.

The launch of Diversity Arts Australia’s Fair Play: Equity, Inclusion and the Creative Industries report. Photo: Mahla Karimian.
Opinions & Analysis

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.

Janice Gobey, Writers Victoria's Chair. Image: David Patston
Features

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.

A ruinous building falling into disrepar and decay. defunded arts organisations
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Is the creative state crumbling? Defunded arts organisations fear the answer is yes

Eight successful arts organisations have suddenly been defunded, while others have only been funded for two years instead of four,…

Second Echo Ensemble at the From Barriers to Belonging forum. Photo: Laura Purcell.
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Australia’s arts and disability movement is gaining new momentum

The National Director of Arts and Disability Network Australia says there will be no more decisions about us without us.

Sydney Mardi Gras 2026 highlights
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Sydney Mardi Gras 2026: culture highlights for artsy queers

Don't let all the drama rain on your parade – here are our 12 top picks for Sydney's annual LGBTQIA+…

Photo: Cottonbro / Pexels. Best arts grants and opportunities for Tasmanian creatives in 2026
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Best opportunities and grants for Tasmanian creatives in 2026

Here are the major arts grants and funding opportunities for Tasmanian creative practitioners and arts organisations.

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