News: Culture
Whitestone to open largest gallery space in Asia
Whitestone Gallery Co., Ltd is to open one of the largest gallery spaces in Asia with its Singapore Gallery occupying over 1200 square metres when it opens in January 2023....
Dec 27, 2022
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Woodford Folk Festival triumphantly returns
The annual Woodford Folk Festival sees the return of live performance, artists and audiences from 27th December 2022 to 1st January 2023. Queensland Minister for the Arts...
Dec 26, 2022
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Visit Victoria delivers record number of events in 2022
The Victorian Government has delivered a record year of major events with an impressive 6.9 million attendees to sporting, music, arts and cultural events across the state. The...
Dec 25, 2022
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New director appointed to Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority board
The Tasmanian Government has appointed Richard Mulvaney as a new non-executive Director to the Port Arthur Historic Site Management Authority board while also reappointing Grant...
Dec 23, 2022
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New owners of site of Rotorua's Rainbow Springs Nature Park consider new tourism venture
Following their acquisition of the site of Rotorua's Rainbow Springs Nature Park, a spokesperson for the new Māori owners has advised that it is considering a new tourism...
Dec 22, 2022
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9th TarraWarra Biennial 2023 focuses on interconnectedness of Australia, Asia and the Great Ocean
The 9th TarraWarra Biennial, presented from 1st April – 16th July 2023, will feature newly commissioned works by 15 artists/artist groups focused on the interconnectedness of...
Dec 22, 2022
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Opera Australia names first female Artistic Director
Opera Australia has announced the appointment of Jo Davies as its new Artistic Director - the first woman to hold the role in the company's 66-year history. Welsh-born Davies...
Dec 21, 2022
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Black Swan State Theatre Company among recipients of WA Theatre Development Initiative funding
Two local theatre productions have received $243,009 in funding through the 2022-23 round of the WA Theatre Development Initiative (WATDI) to produce works which will be staged...
Dec 20, 2022
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Northern Territory Government boosts Aboriginal cultural experiences, products and services
In an effort to ensure the Northern Territory remains the preferred destination for authentic Aboriginal cultural tourism experiences, the Territory government has announced the...
Dec 20, 2022
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First stage of $14.8 million Broadbeach Cultural Precinct opens
With design and construction work completed by Paynters Pty Ltd and Peddle Thorpe Architects, the Broadbeach Cultural Centre has been unveiled with an upgraded auditorium, new...
Dec 18, 2022
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City of Newcastle to invite tenders for expansion of Newcastle Art Gallery
City of Newcastle will invite tenders in January for the construction of Newcastle Art Gallery's $40 million expansion, as work continues on grouting the historic mine tunnels...
Dec 18, 2022
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Gold Coast's NaturallyGC program offers an array of immersive experiences
Gold Coast City’s NaturallyGC program is offering the opportunity to be immersed in wildlife encounters, underwater experiences and Indigenous culture these summer holidays. The...
Dec 18, 2022
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Slim Dusty Centre buildings and contents transferred to Kempsey Shire Council
The Slim Dusty Centre buildings and its contents - excluding the Slim Dusty Museum exhibits and memorabilia - have been officially handed, at no cost, to the people of Kempsey...
Dec 15, 2022
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City of Parramatta approves business case for transformation of Riverside Theatres
City of Parramatta has approved the business case for the redevelopment and transformation of the Council owned and operated Riverside Theatres into Western Sydney’s pre-eminent...
Dec 14, 2022
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Adelaide Festival announces international arts leader Wouter Van Ransbeek as Associate Director for 2024-26
International arts leader Wouter Van Ransbeek will be joining Adelaide Festival’s senior leadership team as Associate Director for delivery of the 2024 to 2026 Adelaide...
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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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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La Trobe University students graduate with qualifications in aboriginal cultural heritage management
A Victorian Government funded course at La Trobe University, and the only course of its kind in Australia, has seen the latest group of Aboriginal Victorians to graduate with...
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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30 years of K’gari World Heritage listing acknowledged
Queensland Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon today joined K’gari’s (Fraser Island) Traditional Owners the Butchulla People, the K’gari World Heritage Advisory Committee and...
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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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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Great Barrier Reef Female Indigenous Rangers secure prestigious Earthshot Prize
The annual Earthshot Prize, an independent charity founded by HRH Prince William and the Royal Foundation in 2020, awards $1.8 million each to winners in five categories with a...
Dec 3, 2022
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