News: Arts
Alice Springs arts hub rebounds from COVID restrictions with robust cultural calendar
The Araluen Arts Centre has bounced back from the pandemic with a significant increase in visitor numbers and an impressive calendar of events. Visitors and locals alike are now...
Jun 14, 2022
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Stage Queensland Managers' Conference opens at Gold Coast's HOTA
Stage Queensland has commenced its annual performing arts conference this morning, exploring the sector's response to 'COVID normal' in an environment where delegates can...
Jun 14, 2022
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Perth Festival 2022 boosts Western Australian community
The 2022 Perth Festival contributed $20 million in economic benefits to Western Australiaand paid $10.9 million directly to local artists, workers, suppliers and contractors...
Jun 12, 2022
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Fund supports New Zealand’s public arts and heritage venues
A fund that has previously contributed to the preservation of Sir Edmund Hillary’s Antarctic hut and improving mobility access at Waikanae’s Mahara Gallery, is now open for new...
Jun 11, 2022
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Queensland national park plan to protect Waanyi culture
Queensland’s Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park management plan takes a cooperative approach to national park management that incorporates the important cultural knowledge of...
Jun 9, 2022
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Adelaide Guitar Festival to be delivered across 55 regional venues 2022
The 2022 Adelaide Guitar Festival – ‘On the Road’ – will deliver free one-day events and concerts by some of the country’s best musicians across 55 venues in ten South...
Jun 8, 2022
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69th Sydney Film Festival opens to packed auditorium
The 69th Sydney Film Festival (8th to 19th June) opened tonight to a packed auditorium at the State Theatre with the World Premiere of the First Nations anthology feature film...
Jun 8, 2022
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Australia’s new Government names Special Envoy for the Arts
Newly elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has named Susan Templeman, the Federal Member for Macquarie, as Special Envoy for the Arts, tasked with promoting and...
Jun 6, 2022
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ACT Government underpaid superannuation of 633 Cultural Facilities Corporation staff
The ACT Government has admitted to underpaying superannuation to 633 current and former staff members of the Cultural Facilities Corporation (CFC) for the last 13 years. CFC, is...
Jun 6, 2022
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First Nations public art to be featured in new QPAC theatre
Submissions are now being sought to create a significant First Nations permanent public artwork that will weave into the state’s new theatre at the Queensland Performing Arts...
Jun 5, 2022
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New creative centre opens in Sydney for artists and organisations
A new 2,000 square metre, five-storey arts rehearsal and production centre has opened to artists and creative organisations in the heart of Sydney at 119 Bathurst Street. The...
Jun 5, 2022
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Screen Queensland names appointment to new permanent production role
Screen Queensland has appointed Gina Black to the newly created permanent role of Head of Physical Production. The role reports to the Chief Creative Officer, Dr Belinda Burns,...
Jun 5, 2022
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New event series attract record numbers in Penrith and St Marys
A newly developed series of events - 'Open Streets Penrith' and 'St Marys Lights Up' - attracted over 24,000 attendees during the month of May. The new series of events opened...
Jun 4, 2022
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City Art Walk showcases heart of the Blacktown creative scene
The City Art Walk -presented now through to 31st July by Blacktown Arts and Blacktown City Council - showcases the heart of the Blacktown creative scene with digital art on...
Jun 2, 2022
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Opera Australia records $22.6 million operating loss for 2021
Opera Australia has released its 2021 Annual Report, showing that it posted operating loss of $22.6 million. The significant loss comes despite the company’s sale of its props...
Jun 2, 2022
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Sydney Fringe Festival to deliver its largest and longest event to date
After two years of cancellations, Sydney Fringe Festival is set to once again highlight the city’s vibrant culture with a diverse program spanning theatre, music, comedy, visual...
Jun 2, 2022
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces cabinet and leisure portfolios
Newly elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his cabinet following his election win last weekend. In addition to key frontbench positions revealed at...
May 31, 2022
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New management structure proposed for Sutherland Entertainment Centre
Sutherland Shire Council has advised that it is proposing the introduction of a new management entity operate its Sutherland Entertainment Centre and the boutique Sutherland...
May 31, 2022
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Theatres and parks to become more accessible in Parramatta
The City of Parramatta is finalising its new plan to make Parramatta more welcoming, inclusive and accessible for everyone – including people with a disability, families and...
May 31, 2022
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Marquee art events return the spotlight on Hong Kong
While the art industry in Hong Kong may have been impacted by the uncertainty wrought by COVID, the Hong Kong art community is poised to be the centre of attention once again as...
May 30, 2022
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Artistic Directors named for 24th Biennale of Sydney
The Biennale of Sydney has appointed Cosmin Costinaș and Inti Guerrero as the Artistic Directors of the 24th Biennale of Sydney, which will take place 9th March to 10th June...
May 30, 2022
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2022 WA Day to feature Western Australia’s biggest drone light show
The 2022 WA Day celebrations will feature the state’s biggest drone light show as part of a range of free community events and activities across the State to celebrate Western...
May 29, 2022
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Van Gogh Alive art experience to be centrepiece of Newcastle’s 2022 New Annual festival
Van Gogh Alive – the multi-sensory art experience that has globally attracted an audience of more than 8.5 million across 75 cities - will be the centrepiece of City of...
May 28, 2022
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Castlemaine Art Museum secures $6 million investment from Victorian Government
Castlemaine Art Museum, an Australian art gallery and museum in Castlemaine, Victoria in the Shire of Mount Alexander was founded in 1913 and is housed in a 1931 Art Deco...
May 28, 2022
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