News: Culture
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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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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Work commences on Royal Arts Complex at Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Park Foundation
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Park Foundation has begun construction on its Royal Arts Complex, which is spread across more than 50 hectares in the capital of Riyadh. Designed by...
May 27, 2022
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AIS expands Share a Yarn program to include First Nations athletes as mentors
Coinciding with National Reconciliation Week, 27th May to 3rd June, the Australian Sports Commission has today committed to the next steps on its own Reconciliation journey,...
May 26, 2022
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Y NSW takes next step on Reconciliation journey
To honour and celebrate National Reconciliation Week (27th May to 3rd June), the Y NSW has developed a Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) – to deepen their understanding...
May 26, 2022
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Bibbulmun Fund backs Athletics West’s Aboriginal Community Engagement program
Athletics West has announced that the Bibbulmun Fund, through the Fremantle Foundation, has joined it as a new partner for the sport’s Aboriginal Community Engagement (ACE)...
May 25, 2022
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Victoria’s tourist and heritage rail sector receives additional financial support
Victoria’s tourist and heritage rail sector is being offered further financial support from the State Government to continue carrying out projects to preserve or improve state...
May 25, 2022
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Arts, culture, and tourism combine for 2022 South Australian conference
The South Australia Tourism Conference returns in 2022, taking centre stage at the recently renovated Adelaide Festival Centre with the aim of highlighting the strong connection...
May 25, 2022
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Melbourne Art Trams initiative returns for 2022 with theme ‘Unapologetically Blak’
The Melbourne Art Tram initiative returns for 2022, with six trams once again featuring designs by First Peoples artists and curated by artist Jarra Karalinar Steel...
May 25, 2022
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Melbourne artists rising to the occasion
Innovative Australian art festival, The Other Art Fair, is backing some of Australia’s best artists to bring Melbourne’s arts and culture scene back to life. Saatchi Art's...
May 24, 2022
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LPA looks forward to productive partnership with incoming Federal Government
Live Performance Australia (LPA), the arts and entertainment industry peak body, has welcomed the incoming Labor Government along with congratulating the successful Greens and...
May 24, 2022
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New cultural markers installed around Christchurch city centre
Over the coming weeks, four cultural markers (tohu whenua) will be installed at locations around Christchurch to enrich the central city experience for visitors and make it...
May 23, 2022
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Cultural Attractions of Australia looks to entice business events to member venues
Cultural Attractions of Australia (CAAA), which brings together 18 cultural attractions that celebrate Australia’s diverse ethnic, historic, cultural and sporting influences, is...
May 23, 2022
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Coles partners with Mushroom Group to help young Indigenous aspiring musicians
Coles’ new partnership with the Mushroom Group and its creative agency, Mushroom Creative House extends the Coles First Nations Pathway Program beyond sport and into music....
May 20, 2022
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Blacktown Arts Centre presents impressive program of events for Blacktown City Festival
The Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre is offering an impressive program of events during this year’s Blacktown City Festival running until 29th May. Blacktown City Mayor Tony...
May 19, 2022
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Cairns’ strategy report reveals impact of COVID on the arts
An annual review of the Cairns Strategy for Culture and the Arts 2022 has revealed strong opportunities for ongoing growth as the region recovers from the impacts of COVID-19....
May 19, 2022
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Significant expansion sought for Geelong Gallery
Among the City of Greater Geelong’s priority projects is a significant expansion of Geelong Gallery into City Hall and the adjoining conference centre. As such City of Greater...
May 19, 2022
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MPavilion 2022 commission for Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Gardens announced
The Naomi Milgrom Foundation has awarded the MPavilion 2022 commission – to be housed in Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Gardens - to internationally renowned architecture and design...
May 18, 2022
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Shoalhaven’s museum and historical society collections digitised
Shoalhaven City Council has been working over the past 12 months with five volunteer led museums and historical societies in the region to support the digitisation of their...
May 18, 2022
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Shepparton Art Museum appoints new Chief Executive
Shepparton Art Museum, has appointed Melinda Martin as its new Chief Executive, who will commence in the role on 11th July 2022. Following a rigorous recruitment process by the...
May 17, 2022
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City of Sydney approves $3 million for new precinct activation program
Street Festivals, hospitality activations and light installations are among the types of events the City of Sydney has approved to provide funding worth $3 million in cash and...
May 16, 2022
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Redevelopment plans progress to next stage for Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres
After three decades of performances, events and screenings, Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres is preparing for its significant redesign and expansion. The Council owned and...
May 16, 2022
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Walsh Bay Arts Precinct revitalisation secures National Trust Heritage Award
The Walsh Bay Arts Precinct - a cultural precinct on Sydney Harbour foreshore presenting a diverse program of theatre, music and art – has won the 2022 National Trust Heritage...
May 16, 2022
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