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$800,000 to Arts and Disability Network to drive change

Disability-led, new four-year funding targets change for a more equitable future.

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When just $500 can matter: new initiative for emerging arts philanthropists

The Biennale of Sydney launches ArtSeen, a new initiative targeting and nurturing the next generation of arts philanthropists.

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Shortfall in incomes draining visual arts sector, says new report

Australia’s visual and craft arts sector is likened to the gig economy in a new four-year study.

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ArtsPay continues to build funding momentum for artists

ArtsPay’s new partnership with Clover continues the goal of revolutionising POS payments to benefit artists.

The Federal Budget 2025-26 offers little in the way of arts sector-specific support. The image is provided by the Federal Government Budget website, and depicts the Australian cost of arms, beneath which are written the words 'Budget 2025-26' in white lettering against a dark blue background.
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Federal Budget 2025-26: how does it benefit the arts?

The new Budget offers little in the way of arts sector-specific support, leaving many peak bodies disappointed.

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10-year look back at major performing arts festivals shows some things haven’t changed

As some prominent performing arts festivals wrap up their programs for another year, we take a reflective look back on…

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South Melbourne Town Hall abandoned for five years, now arts sector and locals take matter into their own hands

The Australian National Academy of Music is calling for the revitalisation of South Melbourne Town Hall, joined by hundreds of…

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Financial win for Australian visual artists internationally

The Resale Royalty Scheme has been extended, ensuring visual artists receive remuneration from sales across nine more countries.

Creative Australia CEO Adrian Collette AM. A middle-aged, fair-skinned man with a shaved head, and wearing glasses and a blue suit, smiles at the camera.
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Australian Pavilion may be empty at Venice 2026; no resignations forthcoming

CEO Adrian Collette and Board Chair Robert Morgan will not be resigning, despite the damage caused by Creative Australia’s abrupt…

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$20,000 annual tax deductible entertainment expenses policy announced

New tax relief on the horizon, as attending arts events could be tax deductible.

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