News: Arts
Live performance paused in Brisbane as Queensland Premier announces city-wide lockdown
Live performance venues across Greater Bribane are entering a three-day lockdown as of this afternoon following Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's announcement of an...
Jan 7, 2021
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Full program released for inaugural Heide Summer Festival
Heide Museum of Modern Art has announced its full program details for the inaugural Heide Summer Festival which will see a nine week outdoor program of live music, dance and...
Jan 7, 2021
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NGV to receive $20 million grant from for new contemporary art gallery
The National Gallery of Victoria has announced that The Ian Potter Foundation has pledged $20 million - the single biggest grant in the Foundation’s history - towards the build...
Jan 6, 2021
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Parliamentary Committee advised to back creative arts to improve regional Australia
A Federal Parliamentary Committee looking at the economic and social benefits of Australia's creative and cultural industries and institutions Governments should ensure the arts...
Jan 5, 2021
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Sydney Festival transforms Sydney Town Hall into tennis court
As one of the many celebrations being delivered by the 2021 Sydney Festival - which opens today - the Sydney Town Hall will transform into a tennis court as it unveils 'Sunshine...
Jan 5, 2021
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Sydney Observatory names artists and scientists selected for inaugural residency program
Sydney Observatory has announced the 11 residents selected for its inaugural residency program beginning this summer. Working across a diverse field of practices from...
Jan 5, 2021
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McClelland Sculptural Park to host a series of summer programs
This summer McClelland Sculptural Park – situated in Langwarrin Victoria - will be hosting a series of outdoor programs highlighting the beauty of their bushland setting while...
Dec 31, 2020
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Hobart's MONA reopens after lengthy Coronavirus closure
Tasmania's Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) has reopened to the public, having undergone a revamp of its displays during its lengthy closure. Closed since March due to COVID-19,...
Dec 30, 2020
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Record-breaking voting sees new stars celebrated on Adelaide Festival Centre's Walk of Fame
Adelaide Festival Centre's Walk of Fame will feature three new names of accomplished performers in recognition of their artistry and hit shows presented in 2019. The recipients...
Dec 30, 2020
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Blue Mountains Theatre secures funding for Wanderlust Concert Series
Blue Mountains City Council has announced the receipt of $37,869 in funding from Live Music Australia for the Blue Mountains Theatre to deliver an exciting new concert series...
Dec 27, 2020
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Western Australian firm to develop Perth Cultural Centre masterplan
The Western Australian Government has announced that the contract for the masterplan for the revitalisation of the Perth Cultural Centre has been awarded to local architectural...
Dec 23, 2020
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In the House expands arts and cultural activity in regional Western Australia
In the House grants program will see ten regional Western Australian venues share in $1,570,290 to expand their arts and cultural programs delivered by regional performing arts...
Dec 22, 2020
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Queensland Performing Arts Centre selects SWIFTPOS to modernise guest experience platform
The Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) has selected MSL’s SwiftPOS software to simplify and modernise its Point of Sale (POS) and guest experience platform. Welcoming more...
Dec 20, 2020
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Adelaide Fringe launches innovative and creative 2021 festival program
Adelaide Fringe has unveiled its most innovative and creative program to date for the 2021 festival running from 19th February to 21st March. On offer are close to 800 events...
Dec 20, 2020
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Reaction to localised Sydney Northern Beaches COVID outbreak a model for localised pandemic action
In response to the number of active COVID cases being reported on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Northern Beaches Council has taken strong measures to protect the health of the...
Dec 17, 2020
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Inaugural Cultural Infrastructure Framework released for Western Australia
The WA Cultural Infrastructure Framework 2030+ - Western Australia's inaugural roadmap for holistic cultural infrastructure planning and investment in the State - has been...
Dec 16, 2020
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Inaugural ArtAccord to launch at 2021 SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit
SportAccord has announced the launch of the inaugural ArtAccord at the 2021 SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2021 in Ekaterinburg - bringing a new creative concept to...
Dec 16, 2020
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New advisory group aims to strengthen performing arts touring network
Regional Arts Australia and PAC Australia have announced the formation of the Touring Advisory Group (TAG) which the two organisations will co-convene. TAG will provide...
Dec 15, 2020
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Sydney’s redeveloped Walsh Bay Arts Precinct welcomes back performing arts companies
The NSW Government today announced the successful completion of Wharf 4/5 of Sydney’s Walsh Bay Arts Precinct, officially welcomed back its performing arts tenants. The $371...
Dec 14, 2020
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$18 million upgrades to cement reputation of National Art School as leading arts and education precinct
The National Art School - housed in Sydney’s old Darlinghurst Gaol - is to benefit from over $18 million in upgrades, critical maintenance and stonework remediation to...
Dec 13, 2020
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Arbour Festival to celebrate a new year in the Snowy Valleys region
Led by local bushfire-affected artists and presented by Eastern Riverina Arts, the Arbour Festival – will run from 28th December to 15th February and will be a celebration of...
Dec 10, 2020
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Opera Australia extends partnerships with Dr Handa and Destination NSW and announces return of Handa Opera in 2021
Opera Australia has announced the extension of their long-standing partnerships with Dr Haruhisa Handa’s International Foundation of Arts and Culture and Destination NSW, that...
Dec 10, 2020
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VicHealth delivers $3.9 million to support Victorian communities in COVID-19 recovery
VicHealth grants will see 460 local organisations across Victoria share in more than $3.9million to support their communities to connect socially, get active and access healthy,...
Dec 10, 2020
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Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens sees return of ‘The Wind in the Willows’ production for summer school holidays
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...
Dec 9, 2020
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