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Arts news watch: this week’s trending topics

We report it – you read it. This week: thriving regional arts, a thriving regional micro-arts business, ‘Beetlejuice the Musical’…

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Michelle de Kretser wins the 2025 Stella Prize

Michelle de Kretser has won this year's Stella prize for her 7th novel, 'Theory & Practice.'

Two photos of the Visiting Creatives artists collaged together side by side. On the left is Jeff Koons, a white middle-aged man wearing a blue long sleeve collared shirt. On the right is Jeffery Gibson, a middle-aged Native American man with a gray beard, gray hat, blue shirt, standing in front of a work with a diamond shape in psychedelic colours of blue, orange and red.
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Visiting Creatives Program brings Jeff Koons and Jeffrey Gibson to town

The US artists will be in Canberra this year to present public talks and help bring recognition to Australian art.

The planned redevelopment of Bendigo Art Gallery will be one of the largest civic expansions the city has ever undertaken. The image shows a rendering of the new, expanded gallery: a large white cube-like building side by side with the older, Victorian-era, red brick original Gallery. A flight of white steps lined by native plants and gum trees lead up to the main doors; an access ramp is also pictured.
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Bendigo Art Gallery prepares for $45 million redevelopment

The Bendigo Art Gallery will close for two years as expansion and infrastructure upgrades begin in 2026

The State Library of Queensland has rescinded an awarded Fellowship for author Karen Wyld. Image: supplied.
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State Library of Queensland withdraws $15,000 Fellowship from First Nations writer over Gaza post

Fellowship cancellation by State Library of Queensland raises questions about artistic freedom, political interference and the future of First Nations…

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Philosophy, pleasure and pain: Genet's The Maids at The Street Theatre

Caroline Stacey explains why she has chosen UK playwright Martin Crimp's translation of 'The Maids' for Canberra audiences.

Guy Sebastian and a diverse range of talent will take to the stage for Darwin Festival, 2025. Image: supplied.
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Darwin Festival 2025 announces Guy Sebastian and L.A.B as opening acts

Two nights of music will launch this year’s Darwin Festival, with a mix of national and international names and Territory…

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Hand-cut papers map out intricate Japanese-Australian histories in Townsville

Artist Elysha Rei hopes to create an emotional reaction to a lesser known history of Japanese migrant workers.

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Immersive VR wonderland: Bubble Planet Experience Sydney prepares to touch down

Explore an enormous bubble bath ball pit, a glowing undersea LED room and a fully immersive VR room at Bubble…

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Art Basel sets its eyes on the Middle East with new fair in 2026

As established markets decline, Art Basel seeks new wealth – and new talent.

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