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Middle East Film and Comic Con event to run in Abu Dhabi in March
The 10th edition of the Middle East Film and Comic Con global pop culture festival is set to take place in Abu Dhabi from 4th to 6th March. Aimed at the region’s cinema, TV and...
Jan 6, 2022
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Adelaide cultural scene to thrive with $2 million in new projects and programs
Each of the City of Adelaide’s Cultural Strategic Partnerships - which represent an exciting and dynamic range of partner-led initiatives - will receive between $10,000 and...
Jan 5, 2022
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Sydney Festival issues statement on escalating boycott over Israeli embassy funding
Sydney Festival has issued a statement following the withdrawal from its 2022 line-up of a number of artists and organisations over the festival’s decision to accept $20,000...
Jan 4, 2022
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Northern Territory artists supported through Arts Projects grants
A $300,000 Northern Territory Government grant will support artists and arts workers to further their career paths, build professional networks and partnerships, grow audiences,...
Dec 30, 2021
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Arts Tasmania continues to support cultural heritage organisations and activities
The latest Arts Tasmania funding rounds for cultural heritage organisations will see $465,000 in grants distributed to 11 museums, collections, and galleries across the State to...
Dec 28, 2021
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Future secured for Queensland’s Woodford Folk Festival
The future of the Woodford Folk Festival has been secured through the Queensland Government's ongoing backing, with investment totalling $4 million over four years. The Woodford...
Dec 27, 2021
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Screen Queensland farewells Jo Dillon as Chief Creative Officer
Screen Queensland farewells Jo Dillon as their Chief Creative Officer with Dillon having been in the role for seven and a half years and now commencing a new position leading a...
Dec 20, 2021
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Feedback sought on review of Queensland’s cultural heritage laws
Queenslanders are being invited to offer their feedback on a review of the state’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage laws – especially on ways First...
Dec 20, 2021
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More than 40 Queensland arts projects to share in over $1.6 million funding
The Queensland Government is delivering over $1.6 million in arts funding, aiming to help realise a diverse, rich and colourful range of projects covering contemporary art,...
Dec 19, 2021
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Hopgood Theatre transfers ownership to Onkaparinga Council and secures $5.3 million to upgrade
The South Australian Government will provide $5.3 million to upgrade Noarlunga’s Hopgood Theatre to modern standards, in a deal that will see its ownership and management...
Dec 16, 2021
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Screen Queensland announces inaugural members of its Equity and Diversity Taskforce
The inaugural members of Screen Queensland’s Equity and Diversity Taskforce have been announced with the taskforce set up to develop a comprehensive, three-year diversity plan...
Dec 15, 2021
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Australian arts and culture support falls by 11% during pandemic
Private sector cash sponsorship for the arts and cultural sector in Australia has risen by $26 million from $351 million to $377 million since the onset of the pandemic...
Dec 15, 2021
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Newcastle Art Gallery to illuminates city spaces through interactive smart city technology
Selected artworks from Newcastle Art Gallery's collection will provide interactive night-time attractions to liven up underutilised public spaces across the city. The works will...
Dec 13, 2021
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Australia Council announces latest investment of $8.49 million in diverse creative projects
Following revelations last week that it would no longer back Circus Oz, the Australia Council has today announced that it is investing almost $8.5 million in 173 projects...
Dec 13, 2021
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Seoul promotes itself as an accessible tourism city
Seoul, the dynamic capital of South Korea is offering barrier-free tourism and presenting itself as an accessible tourism city that is convenient for everyone to travel to and...
Dec 13, 2021
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Saudi Arabia partners with France to host Villa Hegra at AlUla as hub for tourism training and cultural exchange
Saudi Arabia has partnered with France to introduce the 'French villa' model of Villa Hegra at AlUla - a region of outstanding natural and cultural significance in north-west...
Dec 6, 2021
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$112.9 million announced for Victorian youth outdoor camps, cultural and sport workshops and swimming lessons
The Victorian Government has recognised the disruption that COVID restrictions caused for primary and secondary school students, and has announced a $112.9 million ‘Positive...
Dec 5, 2021
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Tenth edition of Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art opens at QAGOMA
The internationally acclaimed art exhibition - Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art - has opened at the Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) and is...
Dec 3, 2021
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New art precinct and gym proposed for Fremantle’s East End
A proposal for a major new residential and arts precinct in Fremantle’s East End - to include a gym, arts studio and performing arts centre, 272 apartments and two restaurants -...
Dec 2, 2021
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Rebecca Coates leaves her role as Director of Shepparton Art Museum
Rebecca Coates has today announced she will be stepping down from the role of Artistic Director and Chief Executive of Shepparton Art Museum after six transformational years at...
Dec 1, 2021
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Future tourism development plans unveiled for East Arnhem Land
The Northern Territory Government has released the East Arnhem Land Destination Management Plan unveiling a road map for future tourism development and investment for the...
Nov 29, 2021
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Surfing Victoria launches ‘Surf Her Way’ program to create more diverse and inclusive culture
Surfing Victoria recently launched the ‘Surf Her Way’ women and girls’ program to help create a more diverse and inclusive surf culture and community in Victoria and to achieve...
Nov 27, 2021
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HOTA announces details of inaugural summer exhibition
The Gold Coast’s Contemporary cultural precinct Home of the Arts (HOTA) has released details of a major new exhibition, 'Art Mixtape: Yours for Summer', opening on 18th December...
Nov 26, 2021
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Adelaide Festival Centre reveals plans for interactive children's gallery
Adelaide Festival Centre has today revealed plans to open a new interactive children’s gallery - Children’s Artspace – which will become part of an international network of...
Nov 26, 2021
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