News: Arts
Surf Coast Shire Council fosters shire’s reputation as creative hotspot
Surf Coast Shire Council is supporting creatives from all artistic disciplines to explore new directions, innovative ideas and bold concepts through Council’s Artist and...
Dec 13, 2022
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Newcastle Museum seeks expressions of interest from First Nations creatives
Newcastle Museum is currently seeking expressions of interest from First Nations creatives to take part in a major new community exhibition - 'FIRST' - being curated by...
Dec 12, 2022
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NSW Art Gallery's Sydney Modern Project attracts 86,000 visits in opening week
The Art Gallery of NSW’s highly anticipated $344 million Sydney Modern Project has in its opening week, attracted more than 86,000 visits to the gallery and more than 25,000 to...
Dec 11, 2022
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Final artwork for Christchurch convention centre Te Pae now installed
The final artwork for Christchurch convention centre Te Pae has been installed by Ōtākaro Limited with ‘Moment of Movement’ located on the Colombo Street side of the building....
Dec 11, 2022
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NGV opens its blockbuster Alexander McQueen exhibition
The NGV has launched its blockbuster summer exhibition with the opening of Alexander McQueen: Mind, Mythos, Muse, a celebration of the work of legendary British fashion designer...
Dec 11, 2022
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Bell Shakespeare presents its first full production in Walsh Bay Arts Precinct’s The Neilson Nutshell
Bell Shakespeare will be presenting Romeo and Juliet- the company’s first full production – in the company’s theatre The Neilson Nutshell at Pier 2/3 at Walsh Bay Arts Precinct...
Dec 9, 2022
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Live Performance Australia calls for national skills and careers pathway for live arts and entertainment industry
Live Performance Australia (LPA) has today called for a national skills and careers pathway framework for the live arts and entertainment industry to support its rebuild after...
Dec 7, 2022
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Four projects share in funding to create performances in regional Western Australia
The Western Australian Government's Made in WA funding will support four successful recipients to bring their Western Australian projects to fruition. Known for their...
Dec 5, 2022
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Northern Territory grants help resurface sports courts and install flying fox and artworks
The Northern Territory Government is continuing to improve visitor experiences in the NT with grants for five regional and town councils with some of the funding going towards...
Dec 4, 2022
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Art Gallery of NSW opens its $344 million Sydney Modern Project
Today, the Art Gallery of NSW opened its highly anticipated $344 million Sydney Modern Project, described as Sydney’s "most significant cultural development" since the Opera...
Dec 3, 2022
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Penrith City Council delivers new High Street event
Penrith City Council delivered a new High Street event, ROAM Penrith last weekend giving attendees a chance to explore the sights, sounds and tastes of the Penrith CBD in High...
Dec 3, 2022
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COX Architecture appointed as lead consultant for Perth Cultural Centre rejuvenation
COX Architecture - a design focused contemporary architectural practice with studios located in every major Australian city and a history spanning 60 years - has been awarded...
Nov 30, 2022
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Theatre Network Australia appoint four new CaPT Staff
Theatre Network Australia have announced four new staff members - Lauren Swain, Christy Flaws, Christian Schooneveldt-Reid, and Charice Rust - who will begin work in December...
Nov 30, 2022
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Adelaide Festival Centre launches its inaugural Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan
Adelaide Festival Centre will launch its inaugural Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) today, furthering the Centre’s commitment to be a destination where equity thrives...
Nov 29, 2022
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Senior Director First Nations appointed to National Aboriginal Art Gallery
The Northern Territory Government has appointed Arrernte woman Sera Bray to co-lead the development of the National Aboriginal Art Gallery (NAAG). Bray brings a wealth of...
Nov 21, 2022
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Site clearing commences for Larrakia Cultural Centre in Darwin
The Larrakia Cultural Centre at Stokes Hill Wharf, Darwin is becoming a reality with demolition and site clearing works commencing on 24th November. This is a major milestone...
Nov 20, 2022
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Launch of Limelight music support fund by Perth's RAC Arena and West Australian Music
As part of its 10th anniversary celebrations, RAC Arena has this week launched Limelight, a music support fund presented by the venue and supported by West Australian Music...
Nov 17, 2022
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Inner West Council acts on Summit feedback and turns its Town Halls into arts and culture venues
Sydney’s Inner West Council has advised it will be taking immediate action on the feedback from the recent Arts and Music Summit by turning all eight Inner West Council Town...
Nov 15, 2022
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Western Arrernte curator joins National Aboriginal Art Gallery team
Emerging Aboriginal curator, West Arrernte woman Marisa Maher, will lend her expertise to the National Aboriginal Art Gallery project in Alice Springs. Maher will provide advice...
Nov 14, 2022
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World art museums release combined statement condemning environmental protestors damage to ‘irreplaceable’ artworks
A group of 93 Museum Directors from some of the world's leading art galleries and museums have released a statement condemning the spate of recent attacks on artworks by climate...
Nov 11, 2022
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2023 Adelaide Festival's new all-women team comment on recently launched program
In a transition from six hugely successful Festivals curated by artistic directors Rachel Healy and Neil Armfield, there is a new, all-women team in the driving seat at Adelaide...
Nov 10, 2022
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Queensland Screen Industry continues to shine
Screen Australia’s Drama Report 2021–22 was released yesterday and shows Queensland’s screen industry contributed $465 million to the local economy in the last year including...
Nov 10, 2022
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Northern Territory Arts Project Grants now open for applications
The latest Northern Territory Arts Project Grants round is now open for applications - offering support for plans and ideas that will enrich the NT’s creative arts industry. The...
Nov 10, 2022
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London SOHO - type creative hub being considered for Fremantle
The Western Australian Government has announced that a site in Malaga is now the preferred location for the State’s first dedicated screen production facility, with the WA...
Nov 10, 2022
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