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Move over majors, independents do more with less
Majors gets more funding but dollar for dollar, independent theatre provides hundreds more works and 26 times the ticket sales.
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Biennale ducks discussion of Transfield controversy
The Biennale of Sydney has backtracked on its offer of a public discussion over the Transfield sponsorship issue.
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Public to the people
Perth’s art scene will receive a shake-up courtesy of an upcoming public art event.
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Kids are good programming
AGNSW and QAGOMA both turned their attention this week to kids programming with the announcement of major sponsored projects.
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Dumb Things I've Done
Alex Williamson's set felt like a generation sticking its middle finger up at politically correct expectations.
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Westfield partners with Australian designers
The retail empire will sponsor three Australian designers at Australian Fashion Week.
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Australia Council announces 2013 Visual Arts Awards
The Visual Arts Awards honour the outstanding contributions of artists and art professionals to the development of Australian art.
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New award for creative industries
Prizes are usually individual but the NSW Government has created an award aimed at recognising teams.
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Meet South Australia’s new Arts Minister
The Labor Right Minister's portfolios also include Defence Industries, Health, and Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
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Omar
Teeming with the inescapable tragedy of ill-thought-out decisions, Omar canvasses universal themes in its moral quandary.