News: Arts
Oracle Liquid to transform Darwin Waterfront with large-scale outdoor installation
Darwin Waterfront’s recreation lagoon will be transformed into a showcase of water, light and sound via a large-scale outdoor installation - ‘Liquid Light’ - from 25th November....
Oct 14, 2023
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MCA Australia appoints new Curator of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Collections and Exhibitions
The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA Australia) has today announced the appointment of Rebecca Ray as Curator, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Collections and...
Oct 12, 2023
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Art Gallery of NSW hosts Sydney premiere of world-first therapeutic sound experience
The Art Gallery of NSW will be host to En Coda Symphony Orchestra for the Sydney premiere of this world-first therapeutic sound experience. This unique musical and meditative...
Oct 9, 2023
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Contemporary music fund supports 15 Western Australian artists performing at SXSW Sydney
The inaugural SXSW Sydney event – the first time the SXSW event has been held outside of Texas since its conception in 1987 - will take place from 15th to 22nd October 2023,...
Oct 9, 2023
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Expressions of Interest now open for Theatre Network Australia new leadership
Following the stepping down of its founding Executive Director and Chief Executive, Nicole Beyer, the Board of Theatre Network Australia (TNA) is looking for new leadership. TNA...
Oct 8, 2023
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AYANA Resort previews Bali's new cultural centre and event destination SAKA Museum
AYANA Resort - as part of its commitment to preserving and promoting Bali’s vibrant cultural heritage - is showcasing the state-of-the-art new cultural centre and event...
Oct 8, 2023
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Wellington’s Hannah Playhouse marks 50th anniversary
Wellington’s Hannah Playhouse will be marking its 50th anniversary this month with an array of events and activities. Since taking over the management of the venue in October...
Oct 5, 2023
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National survey reveals Australians want more live music venues
A survey conducted for Cedar Mill Group reveals almost half of Australians believe they are under-serviced when it comes to live music venues in their local area. The data,...
Oct 3, 2023
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Blue Mountains Cultural Centre embraces neurodiversity with new sensory exhibition
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre has worked closely with Katoomba Neurodiversity Hub to develop ‘sensorial’ - a new exhibition inviting guests to embrace all their senses, move...
Oct 3, 2023
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$23 million investment in Northern Territory arts organisations
A $23 million investment from the Northern Territory Government will allow Arts organisations across the Territory to have the stability to plan, develop and showcase arts...
Oct 3, 2023
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Melbourne Art Fair to become annual event as of 2024
Melbourne Art Fair has announced it will be staged annually to service the region’s growing appetite for the exhibition and sale of contemporary art. Owned by the Melbourne Art...
Oct 2, 2023
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New operator named for Fremantle’s Arts Centre café and Leisure Centre kiosk
The City of Fremantle Council has named Gavin and Penny Wilcock - the owners of G.A.P.’s Kitchen – as the preferred operator for both the Fremantle Arts Centre café and...
Oct 1, 2023
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Sydney Opera House commences its month-long 50th Birthday Festival
The Sydney Opera House has today commenced its month-long 50th Birthday Festival by revealing a thought provoking new public artwork – ‘Whispers’ - by Quandamooka artist, Megan...
Sep 30, 2023
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Events contribute significantly to Ballarat’s economy
Ballarat’s Begonia Festival and Heritage Festival are among events delivered or funded by the City of Ballarat that generated more than $44 million for the city's economy in the...
Sep 27, 2023
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Tweed Regional Gallery secures 2023 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award
The Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre (TRG MOAC) has won the Travelers’ Choice award by global travel review website, Tripadvisor. It marks the third time the...
Sep 25, 2023
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Youth culture, celebrity endorsement and sustainability feature in HOTA’s Australian exclusive sneakers exhibition
HOTA, the Gold Coast’s Home of the Arts has today announced the Australian premiere of 'Sneakers Unboxed: Studio to Street', opening 25th November 2023. An Australian exclusive,...
Sep 24, 2023
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Victorian multicultural communities to benefit from festivals and events funding
The Victorian Government is supporting the state’s multicultural communities to celebrate, share and preserve their culture with a new round of festivals and events grants....
Sep 24, 2023
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Northern Territory Screen Summit underway in Darwin
Darwin is hosting the NT Screen Summit this weekend - an event bringing together over 100 screen professionals for two days of development, creativity and innovation. Presented...
Sep 22, 2023
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Hobart's Dark Mofo festival cancelled for 2024
Hobart's popular winter tourist festival, Dark Mofo, has been cancelled for 2024 with new artistic director Chris Twite making the announcement on Hobart's waterfront this...
Sep 21, 2023
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Insurance company to end coverage for artists working at heights
Public and commercial galleries, as well as council projects that require artists to have their own insurance may be facing bigger challenges in the future, as QBE will no...
Sep 21, 2023
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Northern Territory schools benefit from Artists Grant Program
This year’s Artists in Schools Grant Program sees 13 schools from across the Northern Territory benefitting from $90,000 in grants to engage artists to co-design and deliver a...
Sep 20, 2023
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Recovery support continues for NSW flood damaged arts and cultural infrastructure
A number of arts and cultural communities impacted by severe weather and flood events in February and June last year require support to rebuild damaged arts and cultural...
Sep 18, 2023
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New Artistic Director appointed for State Opera South Australia
Australian-Chinese conductor Dane Lam has been appointed as the new Artistic Director of State Opera South Australia effective as of 15th September. Currently, the Music...
Sep 18, 2023
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Report provides insights and analysis of Cairns arts and cultural sector
Cairns Council recently tabled the 2021 report ‘The State of the Arts’ which analysed the arts and cultural sector during 2021 and showed Cairns to have remained a significant...
Sep 18, 2023
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