News: Arts
23rd Biennale of Sydney sees artists and collectives from 33 countries focus on water, ecology and climate
The 23rd Biennale of Sydney - opening free to the public from 12th March to 13th June 2022 - has today announced it will present over 330 artworks by 89 participants in a series...
Feb 3, 2022
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Final opportunity to apply for latest round of Northern Territory Event Funding
All organisations interested in applying for the latest round of the Northern Territory Government’s Event Funding Program have until 11th February 2022 to apply. The program,...
Feb 2, 2022
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Adelaide Fringe 2022 features First Nations contemporary circus
Adelaide Fringe festival is featuring First Nations contemporary circus - 'Common Dissonance' –produced by Na Djinang Circus and directed by company founder and Wakka Wakka man,...
Feb 2, 2022
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Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival announces full program of events for 2022
The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Festival returns this month from 18th February – 6th March with an impressive program of events, performances, exhibitions and community...
Feb 2, 2022
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Goulburn to host 2022 retro-futuristic Steampunk Victoriana Fair
The NSW Regional Events Acceleration Fund is enabling Goulburn to once again host the retro-futuristic Steampunk Victoriana Fair on 12th and 13th March 2022, with revellers...
Feb 1, 2022
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NSW Government announces $85 million funding to support performing arts and live music
Aiming to provide artists and performers with increased confidence to schedule live events, the NSW Government has today announced an $85 million funding package to support...
Feb 1, 2022
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Lunar New Year Festival events launched across multiple Chatswood locations
Willoughby City Council, on Sydney's lower North Shore, has launched the Chatswood Lunar New Year Festival celebrating The Year of the Tiger. Spanning across multiple Chatswood...
Jan 31, 2022
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South Australian regional events receive funding boost in 2022/23
South Australia’s regional events are set to receive $1 million in support with applications for the Regional Event Fund (REF) opening today and with South Australian Premier...
Jan 30, 2022
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Newcastle Art Gallery closes its doors in preparation for $40 million expansion
Newcastle Art Gallery has celebrated its final weekend of operation with extended hours and special activations before closing its doors today and reopening in two years’ time...
Jan 30, 2022
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Adelaide Fringe 2022 explores intersection of art and technology
Adelaide Fringe 2022 has shared its program of immersive and interactive shows, featuring local and international works that explore the intersection of art and technology....
Jan 28, 2022
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Perth Festival's operatic spectacular postponed until 2023
Perth Festival has advised that West Australian Opera’s spectacular presentation of Carmen – scheduled for 25th and 26th February 2022 at the WACA Ground - has been postponed...
Jan 28, 2022
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Construction set to begin on $38 million Busselton Performing Arts Centre
Construction is set to begin on the City of Busselton new $38 million performing arts precinct in the next month. Set for completion in 2023, the construction tender for the new...
Jan 27, 2022
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Queensland Government continues to support live music industry in 2022
The latest round of the Queensland Government’s Live Music Support Program will deliver $2.8 million to indoor venues with a track record of programming original live music...
Jan 27, 2022
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City of Sydney prepares for Lunar Festival celebrations
The City of Sydney is preparing for its Lunar Festival to mark the Year of the Tiger and welcome people back into the city centre and the heart of Chinatown. Central Sydney will...
Jan 27, 2022
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Northern Territory Government releases tender for construction of the State Square Art Gallery
The Northern Territory has released a significant Future Tender Opportunity (FTO) to deliver both the construction of the State Square Art Gallery, and also the remaining...
Jan 24, 2022
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Major works to commence on Mildura waterfront precinct
More people will soon be able to enjoy Mildura’s scenic Murray River with major building works to begin next month on the next stage of a popular waterfront precinct. The...
Jan 24, 2022
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Wellington installs sculptural sign for ‘Instagram-able’ times
A giant sculptural sign on New Zealand’s Welllington waterfront designed by local art and directing collective, The Glue Society, presents new and unique photo opportunities for...
Jan 23, 2022
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Perth Festival releases 2022 program with organisers implementing all COVIDSafe requirements
Celebrating the theme of Wardan (Ocean) this summer, Perth Festival has released its program for 2022 with organisers responding to Western Australia’s concerns over Omicron and...
Jan 22, 2022
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US arts marketing study shows decline in attendances at reopened venues compared to pre-pandemic figures
A study of performing arts organisations in the USA during the final months of 2021 - when venues had begun to reopen - shows that overall ticket sales for were down by more...
Jan 22, 2022
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Victorian event industry survey shows three quarters of events planned for January and February either cancelled or postponed
Three out of four live events in Victoria are likely to be cancelled or postponed over the next six weeks according to industry group Save Victorian Events. Releasing the...
Jan 21, 2022
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Culture Vault to launch new curated NFT platform
Culture Vault - a new curated platform and creative agency that presents and sells high-quality NFTs and helps artists and cultural brands navigate the blockchain - will launch...
Jan 20, 2022
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Perth creatives want an inner-city space to live and work
The City of Perth has undertaken a landmark study to ‘make space for culture’ in its inner-city area in which more than 1000 artists, singers, actors, dancers, musicians,...
Jan 20, 2022
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Virtual reality dive experience created to mark sinking of Japanese submarine I-124
The Northern Territory Government’s Heritage Branch has undertaken a joint project with the Australian Institute of Marine Science to create a virtual dive experience, now...
Jan 19, 2022
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Funding allows Goulburn Performing Arts Centre to hold performances in flexible spaces
A NSW Government Creative Capital Fund award to Goulburn Performing Arts Centre allows for performances to be held in flexible spaces such as the entry laneway and ‘the Meeting...
Jan 19, 2022
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