News: Arts
Bega Valley Shire Council’s new-look gallery SECCA seeks volunteers
The South East Centre for Contemporary Art is encouraging people in the Bega Valley Shire with a passion for the arts and culture to look into volunteering at SECCA. Gallery...
Mar 1, 2023
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Spotlighting the first Hainan Dongpo Cultural Tourism Festival
The first Dongpo Cultural Tourism Festival in southern China's Hainan Province commenced on 18th February and will continue until the end of March. The festival has led to a...
Mar 1, 2023
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Western Australia's first Creative Tech Innovation Hub officially launches
The WA Creative Technology Innovation Hub (WACTIH) has officially launched with the state-wide network anticipated to bring together and support tech creatives both online and...
Feb 28, 2023
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Van Gogh Immersive Experience makes Southeast Asian debut at Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa
Internationally renowned 360-degree digital immersive art experience - Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience - makes its Southeast Asian debut at Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa...
Feb 28, 2023
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Construction commences on Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence
Construction has commenced on the Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence - an Aboriginal-led educational, sporting, cultural and community centre on Yorta Yorta Country in...
Feb 27, 2023
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Musica Viva Australia announces two new senior appointments
Following Anne Frankenberg’s appointment as Musica Viva Australia Chief Executive (an outcome of a four-year succession plan), two new senior appointments have been made....
Feb 27, 2023
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Australian Museum Foundation appoints David Feetham as new Chair
The Australian Museum has appointed Australian Museum Trustee David Feetham as the new Australian Museum Foundation (AMF) Chair. Brian Hartzer, who was recently appointed as the...
Feb 27, 2023
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HPI named as operator of Parakiore movement arts centre
The MOVE centre, a new major movement arts centre in Christchurch catering to dance, dive-acrobatics and circo-arts, is a step closer to being realised following the...
Feb 26, 2023
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Logan community feedback sought on draft creative strategy
The City of Logan is inviting the community to offer feedback on its draft Arts, Culture and Heritage Strategy 2023-2027 which was developed after extensive consultation with...
Feb 26, 2023
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Community unites on Oxford Street for Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade’s 45th anniversary
Over 12,500 marchers and 208 floats participated in the world-renowned Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade for the event’s return yesterday to Oxford Street. The 45th...
Feb 25, 2023
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Sydney WorldPride opening concert offers a night of music, celebration and community
The Live and Proud: Sydney WorldPride Opening Concert, held tonight at The Domain attracted 20,000 fans from Australia and across the globe who gathered in a huge celebration of...
Feb 24, 2023
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Purpose-built stage for operatic performance at the WACA Ground
The Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) Ground has had a purpose-built stage constructed for its hosting of Georges Bizet's operatic masterpiece Carmen in association...
Feb 24, 2023
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Lead up to NSW election sees roll out of leisure project funding pledges
With the NSW state election approaching on 25th March, the incumbent NSW Government has made a slew of ongoing announcements and election funding pledges for a range of...
Feb 23, 2023
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Hamilton Gallery upgrades will enable exhibitions of international significance
Vital climate control and lighting upgrades will soon commence at Hamilton Gallery, located in the Southern Grampians Victoria, which will enable the hosting of exhibitions of...
Feb 23, 2023
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LiveLighter Arab Festival to attract thousands from across the community
Hosted by the Australian Arab Association, the LiveLighter Arab Festival kicks off in Perth on 25th February in Burswood Park and is anticipated to attract thousands from across...
Feb 23, 2023
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Parrtjima light festival returns in 2023 with exciting music program
Parrtjima – A Festival in Light returns to illuminate the Red Centre this Easter from 7th-16th April with the music program including some of Australia’s top Indigenous...
Feb 21, 2023
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Industry unites around $100 million plan to make NSW the premier music state
In the leadup to the NSW election, more than 30 music industry organisations and leaders have launched a united plan aimed at developing all aspects of music in NSW. The $100...
Feb 20, 2023
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Older residents in Bendigo encouraged to provide feedback on draft Positive Ageing Action Plan
All interested people and older residents are being encouraged by The City of Greater Bendigo to view its draft Positive Ageing Action Plan 2023-2025, answer a few questions and...
Feb 20, 2023
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Creative New Zealand welcomes additional $22 million in pandemic recovery funding
A new one-off investment of $22 million from the New Zealand Government’s COVID-19 Recovery Fund has been allocated to support the arts sector as it rebuilds after the effects...
Feb 19, 2023
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Sydney WorldPride among five entertainment projects to receive Federal Government funding
The Australian Government, through the International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund will deliver over $590,000 in shared funding to five world-class arts and entertainment...
Feb 17, 2023
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Peranakan Museum in Singapore reopens to public after nearly four years of renovation
Singapore’s Peranakan Museum's reopening to the public on 17th February 2023 after nearly four years of renovations offers over 800 objects, ranging from newly acquired or...
Feb 16, 2023
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Riverside Theatres redevelopment tops list of Western Sydney projects to secure funding boost
The City of Parramatta has secured a $170 million funding boost for transformational community projects which include the redevelopment of Riverside Theatres. The funding boost,...
Feb 14, 2023
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ICC Sydney reveals the impact of its approach to reconciliation
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) managed by ASM Global, made 73,600 cultural impressions across 67 events in 2022 – a measurement of the impact of the venue’s...
Feb 14, 2023
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100 days until Vivid Sydney entertains with festival-firsts
Today marks 100 days until the 2023 Vivid Sydney festival entertains domestic and international visitors across four pillars – Vivid Light, Vivid Music, Vivid Ideas and the...
Feb 14, 2023
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