News: Arts
Sydney secures its largest public artwork by an Australian artist
A major new public artwork by contemporary artist, Maria Fernanda Cardoso is to be integrated into a new building designed by acclaimed architect Angelo Candalepas, and will be...
Nov 9, 2021
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Cairns Indigenous Art Fair showcases First Nations creativity
Now in its 12th year, the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair (CIAF) will run from 10th - 19th November, providing a platform for professional development and cultural exchange for First...
Nov 8, 2021
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Melbourne’s Flinders Street Station transforms through multi-sensory art experience
Victorian artist Patricia Piccinini’s transformation of Flinders Street Station’s hidden top floor with her multi-sensory art experience – ‘A Miracle Constantly Repeated’ -...
Nov 7, 2021
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Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens sees return of ‘The Wind in the Willows’ interactive family experience
Australian Shakespeare Company founder and Artist Director, Glenn Elston returns Kenneth Grahame’s immortal story ‘The Wind in the Willows’ to the stage at Melbourne’s Royal...
Nov 6, 2021
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Theatre Royal Sydney’s ticketing partnerships set to deliver industry-leading patron experience
Counting down to its reopening on 2nd December, Theatre Royal Sydney has advised that innovations being introduced at the refurbished venue will deliver a world class customer...
Nov 5, 2021
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New training program launched for Queensland emerging screen industry practitioners
Screen Queensland and the Australian Film Television and Radio School (AFTRS) have launched the AFTRS Training Partnership, designed to provide strategic pathways for entry into...
Nov 4, 2021
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Sydney’s Carriageworks reopens with joyful collaboration
Sydney’s contemporary multi-arts precinct, Carriageworks has reopened to the public with a solo exhibition of award-winning Kamilaroi/Gamilaraay artist Dennis Golding titled The...
Nov 4, 2021
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Art Gallery of Western Australia delivers Perth's largest rooftop venue
The Art Gallery of Western Australia’s rooftop is complete, with the 500-capacity multipurpose arts space and bar now Perth's biggest rooftop venue which includes entertainment...
Nov 4, 2021
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Riverside Theatres partners with Sydney Festival to deliver hit musical
Riverside Theatres has partnered with Sydney Festival to deliver the Australian premiere season of the much-anticipated Broadway smash A Chorus Line as part of its impressive...
Nov 3, 2021
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2021 MPavilion program to offer over 250 free events
2021 MPavilion event to offer over 250 free events As Melbourne reopens, the Naomi Milgrom Foundation has unveiled the 2021 MPavilion program -with Australia’s leading...
Nov 3, 2021
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New infrastructure installed to protect ancient petroglyphs at Ewaninga
A new viewing platform and boardwalk have been installed at Napwerte/Ewaninga Conservation reserve south of Alice Springs, enabling visitors to have an optimal view of the...
Nov 2, 2021
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Construction completed on new Rockhampton Museum of Art
Construction is now complete on the new $36 million Rockhampton Museum of Art scheduled to open in early 2022 and which will feature large flexible gallery spaces, multi-purpose...
Nov 2, 2021
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Parramatta Lanes event returns with live music, comedy shows and art trails
This year’s Parramatta Lanes event will see local bars and restaurants host live music and comedy shows, while an art trail will lead visitors on a journey through the CBD that...
Nov 2, 2021
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Victorian Government heralds reopening of entertainment venues and cultural attractions
Some of Victoria’s most popular venues welcomed artists back to the stage over the past weekend, with thousands of fans attending live music venues. Melbourne’s Sidney Myer...
Nov 1, 2021
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Goulburn Performing Arts Centre looks toward for early 2022 opening
Goulburn Mulwaree Council has advised that its new $18.95 million Goulburn Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) is nearing completion, with its grand opening expected in early 2022....
Oct 27, 2021
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Mildura seeks support to deliver large-scale immersive light installations
Input is being sought for two large-scale immersive light installations, Light/State, from famed global artist Bruce Munro, that will light up the Murray River border community...
Oct 25, 2021
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VicHealth initiative to boost mental wellbeing of young people through connection opportunities
Health promotion foundation, VicHealth will partner with organisations across the state to deliver more than 100,000 new opportunities for young people to socially and safely...
Oct 25, 2021
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Career development opportunities offered to Northern Territory young artists and arts workers
The Northern Territory Government initiative - NXT Gen ARTS - is offering paid career development opportunities to young artists and arts workers, with applications now open. Up...
Oct 22, 2021
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child prepares for return to Melbourne stage
The Australian production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is preparing to return to the stage in November, in line with the Victorian Government’s roadmap out of the...
Oct 22, 2021
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Melbourne International Jazz Festival unveils updated program and new national industry summit
Melbourne International Jazz Festival has revealed an updated program of more than 70 live performances and events as well as a major new national industry summit for jazz and...
Oct 21, 2021
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OzAsia Festival offers free entertainment and immersive attractions
OzAsia Festival which runs from 21st October to 7th November.officially opens tonight in Adelaide with free entertainment on offer including the interactive inaugural Moon...
Oct 20, 2021
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MODA DAO raises $5 million as it prepares for public token launch within music industry
MODA DAO, the first Decentralised Autonomous Organisation (DAO) - created to bridge the legacy music industry into the emerging Web3 entertainment world - has announced it has...
Oct 19, 2021
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New screen studio site revealed for Cairns
A state-of-the-art film and TV studio complex is scheduled to be operational in Cairns from mid-2022. Screen Queensland Studios, Cairns will complement Screen Queensland Studios...
Oct 18, 2021
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Sydney receives multi-million dollar support to boost its COVID recovery
The City of Sydney has approved more than $3 million in support for projects that will boost Sydney’s COVID including more live music and cultural performances, pop-up theatre...
Oct 18, 2021
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