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The Bald Archy is open to artists of all ages, and prioritizes humor. Image: one of last year's finalists, 'The Block Tent City' by Elle McKay.
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Bald Archy Prize announces 2025 finalists with Raygun as prominent figure

Running for almost 30 years, the ultra-accessible Bald Archy Prize is judged by a cockatoo.

A photograph by Ian Wood capturing a badger in an urban setting, illuminated by the street lamp, looking at a graffiti badger holding pistols on the wall.
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Opportunities and awards

Fringe commissions, literary travel fund, plus CAT Studio Residents announced, plus finalists of Siliceous Award for Ceramic Excellence.

Two first nations women standing in front of a painting. Aboriginal art.
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APY Art Centre Collective vindicated, but calls for wider sector inquiry

APY Art Centre Collective has been cleared of any wrongdoing via creative interference, but says the two-year ordeal demonstrates a…

Two surreal animal shaped hot air balloons with people in park watching. Skywhales
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Where to see Patricia Piccinini's Skywhales in 2025

The second national tour of Patricia Piccinini’s incredible Skywhale balloons, has been announced.

Artist Khaled Sabsabi (right, a middle-aged man wearing all black) and curator Michael Dagostino (left, a middle-aged man with long gray hair wearing all black) for the 2026 Venice Biennale. They are standing at the corner of a graffitied shopfront.
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Who is representing Australia at the 2026 Venice Biennale?

Artist Khaled Sabsabi and curator Michael Dagostino will take charge of the Australian Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale.

Woman with brown hair holding up phone with picture of eyes. Arts news.
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Arts news watch: this week's trending topics

We report it – you read it. Keep you eye on this week's top arts news stories.

Midpul, a First Nations male Elder, sitting and painting with a brush, making lines and dots in ochre.
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Northern Territory artists shine at Charles Darwin University

The institution has launched a new gallery in the heart of the city to showcase the region's artists.

woman in red dress looking at medieval portrait in gallery with green walls. Abbey Museum
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New galleries for Bruny Island and Caboolture

Bruny Island in Tasmania and Bribie Island in Southeast Queensland, add to the tourism offering with new galleries.

Inside NORPA’s vision for a new home, The Joinery. L-R: AD Julian Louis, architect John Choi, Executive Director Libby Lincoln.
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NORPA launches fundraising campaign to buy and create flood-resistant new Lismore home

The Joinery aims to become a flood-resilient cultural hub for the Northern Rivers region’s performing arts sector.

A large crowd gathers inside a gallery space with white walls, talking to each other.
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COMA's new flagship home opens among buzzing crowd

With guests spilling out onto the streets at its opening, COMA is positioning itself for a new chapter.

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