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Elaine Chia resigns as Adelaide Festival Executive Director
The Adelaide Festival Board has announced the resignation of Elaine Chia from her role as Executive Director and will leave Adelaide Festival. Chia will depart in November to...
Sep 23, 2021
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NSW communities to benefit from improved cultural infrastructure
The NSW Government’s Creative Capital program aims to benefit communities through its delivery of $60 million towards new and improved cultural infrastructure. Applications for...
Sep 23, 2021
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Brand X to operate Sydney’s new creative studios and appoints General Manager
Brand X - one of Sydney’s leading providers of affordable space for artists - will operate the five-storey City of Sydney Creative Studios on Bathurst Street when it opens early...
Sep 23, 2021
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Shepparton Art Museum set to be unveiled in November
Shepparton Art Museum - the new landmark cultural destination designed by internationally renowned architects Denton Corker Marshall - is scheduled to open to the public on 20th...
Sep 23, 2021
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Queensland Events to support local tourism recovery
Queensland Events support local tourism recovery 23 events held across Queensland from January to May 2022 will receive $581,500 in funding to support the local tourism sector....
Sep 20, 2021
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Invercargill City Council partners with iwi to protect forest and support jobs
A groundbreaking new partnership between Iwi and the Invercargill City Council is set to support job growth, training and address climate change. The Council and the Te Tapu o...
Sep 19, 2021
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Maritime heritage and skate culture converge at Sunshine Coast’s beachside park at Dicky Beach
A $1.6 million upgrade of the Dicky Beach precinct by the Sunshine Coast Council is proving popular with its combination of public amenities, a new skate park and recognition of...
Sep 19, 2021
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Four architectural firms shortlisted to design Melbourne’s new NGV Contemporary
Four major architectural and multi-disciplinary design teams have been shortlisted to take the next step in the NGV Contemporary Design Competition, bringing the project -...
Sep 17, 2021
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Australia Council investment supports performing arts to tour nationally from 2022
The Australia Council is investing just under $3 million delivered through Playing Australia to support performing arts to tour across Australia including to audiences in...
Sep 15, 2021
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Tender for Wiradjuri Tourism Centre awarded to Peter Stutchbury Architecture
Dubbo Regional Council has awarded the successful tender for the construction of the long-awaited Wiradjuri Tourism Centre to Peter Stutchbury Architecture. Stutchbury has...
Sep 14, 2021
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South Australian peak youth arts body Carclew welcomes new Chair
South Australia’s longest standing multi-art form and cultural organisation Carclew has welcomed one of Australia’s leading arts identities, Rachel Healy, as its new Chair....
Sep 12, 2021
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Queensland Government calls for organisations to lead regional arts service delivery
The Queensland Government is calling for strong and adaptable organisations to lead regional arts service delivery across Queensland in the next phase of the Regional Arts...
Sep 8, 2021
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Phnom Penh’s Raffles rolls out ‘hybrid’ hotel model
Raffles Hotel Le Royal Phnom Penh, celebrated for more than 90 years as one of the ‘Grandes Dames’ of South east Asia, has reopened its northern wing as an ASQ (alternative...
Sep 8, 2021
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Orange Regional Gallery calls for central west artists to participate in pilot educational program
Experienced and motivated central west artists are being sought by Orange Regional Gallery to participate in its Artist Educator Pilot Program. Expressions of interest are open...
Sep 6, 2021
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Shanghai Municipality releases five-year cultural development plan
The Shanghai Municipal People's Government has released a five-year cultural development plan, revealing its expanded plans for new museums and cultural venues in the city. The...
Sep 4, 2021
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North Queensland’s oldest gallery celebrates 40th anniversary
North Queensland’s oldest gallery – the Perc Tucker Regional Gallery in Townsville - is marking its 40th anniversary with the new exhibition ‘Journey Through Images’. The...
Sep 2, 2021
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Vision for Perth to be the events heart of Western Australia
More than $800,000 has been committed by the City of Perth to support a diverse range of inclusive arts and cultural events for 2021 and 2022 with City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil...
Sep 2, 2021
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Australian National Maritime Museum announces new manager of Indigenous Programs
The Australian National Maritime Museum has appointed Matt Poll as their Manager Indigenous Programs. Poll will lead the Indigenous Programs team from mid-September with the...
Sep 2, 2021
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Bands in the Park series returns to Darwin
City of Darwin is bringing back the free Band in the Park Sunday Series with the Arafura Wind Ensemble performing for people to enjoy throughout September and early October. The...
Sep 2, 2021
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Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres continues to deliver online entertainment
Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres is delivering the excitement of live theatre into homes across Australia with a new season of online programming, including its popular...
Sep 1, 2021
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Largest cultural exchange between Australia and the United Kingdom launches in both countries today
With the UK/Australia Season, the largest cultural exchange between Australia and the United Kingdom (UK) launching in both countries today - the UK/Australia Season Ambassadors...
Sep 1, 2021
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Kal City Centre upgrade commences and will include playspaces and entertainment areas
Jointly funded by the Western Australian Government and the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, the much-anticipated $16 million Kal City Centre project has commenced which will see...
Aug 31, 2021
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Art Week Tokyo inaugural edition to celebrate Japan’s diversity of contemporary art
Organised by Japan Contemporary Art Platform, in cooperation with CADAN (Contemporary Art Dealers Association Nippon), Art Week Tokyo’s inaugural edition will take place at 50...
Aug 25, 2021
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Adelaide Festival Centre prepares for exciting Spring season of events
Adelaide Festival Centre is preparing for an exciting Spring season of entertaining and inspiring performances for people of all ages to enjoy. Adelaide Festival Centre Chief...
Aug 24, 2021
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