News: Arts
Ballarat aims for Biennale of Australian Art to attract 100,000 visitors
Ballarat is set to follow in the footsteps of Hobart with the impact of its Museum of Old and New Art with the announcement of a new arts biennale to be held in 2018. Public art...
Dec 26, 2016
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Chamber of Arts and Culture issues policy platform for 2017 Western Australian election
In advance of the State election in 2017, the Western Australian Chamber of Arts and Culture has launched a policy platform framework, calling for an injection of $100 million...
Dec 22, 2016
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Study highlights strong Western Australian support for the arts
An independent survey of how West Australians view the arts shows strong and ongoing public support for the value of culture and arts activities in the state. The latest annual...
Dec 20, 2016
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Carriageworks to open 12 new artist studios, creative industry and community spaces in January
The Clothing Store at North Eveleigh in inner Sydney will be activated as a new temporary arts and creative, community-focused facility under an exciting partnership between...
Dec 19, 2016
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Queensland Theatre announces unprecedented support for independent artists and companies in 2017
Looking to aid independent artists realise their projects and creative ambition, the Queensland Theatre Company has announced an unprecedented level support for independent...
Dec 16, 2016
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Top lawyer named chair of Geelong Performing Arts Centre Trust
Planning, environmental and development law specialist Michelle Quigley has been named as the new Chair of the Geelong Performing Arts Centre Trust. Quigley takes the helm as...
Dec 7, 2016
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Arts Centre Gold Coast marks 30 years
30 years ago today, The Arts Centre Gold Coast opened its doors for the first time. Opened on 6th December 1986 to a considerable fanfare, the day featured a soft opening in the...
Dec 5, 2016
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Sydney cultural institutions announce artists for The National: New Australian Art 2017
Sydney’s premier cultural institutions have announced 49 artists who will present work in the inaugural edition of The National: New Australian Art . Opening on 30th March 2017...
Dec 4, 2016
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Live performance industry revenues fall by 6.7% in 2015
Australia’s live performance industry went into decline in 2015 with revenues decreasing by 6.7% and attendances dipping by 0.9% decrease compared to 2014. Live Performance...
Dec 1, 2016
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Historical funding entitlements of major arts companies are ‘cowardly’
Yaron Lifschitz, Director of fast-moving Brisbane circus troupe Circa, has challenged the major performing arts companies to relinquish their privileged funding status and...
Nov 30, 2016
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Sea let in as Louvre Abu Dhabi slowly moves towards opening
Flanked by open water on three sides, and with its basement 10 metres below sea level, the development of the Louvre Abu Dhabi museum has presented unique challenge to its...
Nov 23, 2016
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Architect announced to deliver Bundanon Trust Masterplan for Arthur Boyd property
Bundanon Trust has announced Kerstin Thompson Architects (KTA) as the winner of the Trust’s national competition to deliver the Masterplan to enrich the 1100-hectare property in...
Nov 22, 2016
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Spectacular new art space planned for Wellington’s Te Papa
As part of a transformation of its permanent exhibits, Wellington’s Te Papa has announced that it will open a spectacular new art gallery space in the museum in late 2017, With...
Nov 20, 2016
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Two years after reopening Isaac Theatre Royal continues to attract recognition
The Isaac Theatre Royal is today marking the two-year anniversary of reopening after its rebuilding following the devastating February 2011 Christchurch earthquakes. Looking...
Nov 17, 2016
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Perth International Arts Festival announces new Executive Director
Nathan Bennett has been named as Executive Director of the Perth International Arts Festival - Australia’s longest-running and most diverse multi-arts festival. Announcing the...
Nov 16, 2016
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Perth International Arts Festival to host national forum on arts and disability
For the first time, Perth will host a major national forum on arts and disability thanks to a partnership between Arts Access Australia and the Perth International Arts...
Nov 8, 2016
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Old Royal Adelaide Hospital redevelopment to include contemporary art gallery
The redevelopment of the old Royal Adelaide Hospital site could include a new museum of contemporary art and nearby underground concert hall. With the South Australian...
Nov 5, 2016
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Perth International Arts Festival 2017 program unveiled
More than 700 artists performing in 180 events will converge on Western Australia's capital city next year for the 65th Perth International Arts Festival (PIAF). PIAF Artistic...
Nov 2, 2016
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Sydney Theatre Company confirms Kip Williams as Artistic Director
Having been acting in the role following the shock resignation of the English Director Jonathan Church earlier this year, Kip Williams has been confirmed as the permanent...
Nov 2, 2016
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Study shows music industry worth $1 billion to Western Australia economy
The contemporary music industry is contributing nearly $1 billion into Western Australian's economy, according to a study by researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU). The...
Nov 1, 2016
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Sydney cultural attractions to introduce evening openings
Four of Sydney's major cultural institutions will be open late on Wednesday evenings from this summer as part of the NSW Government’s push to boost Sydney’s night time economy...
Oct 31, 2016
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Western Australia launches new strategic direction for the arts
A long-term vision for the future of arts and culture in Western Australia has been described as a "road map for the future" for government, the arts sector, community and...
Oct 28, 2016
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Opera Australia Chief Executive heads to new position at London’s Royal Albert Hall
Opera Australia Chief Executive Craig Hassall is to leave the company in the first half of next year to take up the post of Chief Executive of London’s Royal Albert Hall. The...
Oct 26, 2016
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Review of Australian Opera warns against use of Government funds for ‘commercial activities’
A review of Australia's major opera companies says they should not use Federal Government funds to stage "major commercial activities" such as popular musicals, which have...
Oct 25, 2016
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