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Make your year more musical with a star-studded orchestra line-up
Willoughby Symphony Orchestra’s 2025 subscription bundle includes a rarely performed Beethoven concerto, pieces from the composer of ‘The Godfather’, Oscar-winning…
Newcastle Art Gallery reveals 2025 reopening date following ambitious expansion
Newcastle Art Gallery will reopen in time for the city's flagship festival with new space for exhibitions and a sculptural…
The best art I saw in 2024 across 11 cities and over 200 exhibitions
A note of appreciation to all the artists and artworks that left a mark on my year.
99% of Victorians are ‘in the market’ for culture – what does this mean?
Victoria is ahead of New York and the UK in terms of culture market interest with $3.4 billion in annual…
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia introduces admission fees, reversing free entry after 25 years
In 2025 Australia’s only public museum dedicated to contemporary art will charge $20 for admission in what appears to be…
Opportunities and awards
EOIs open for Melbourne Design Week and NT Performing Arts Development, plus winner of Emerging Playwright Commission, and more!
Exhibition review: Yayoi Kusama, NGV International
An overdue retrospective in the name of love, Yayoi Kusama has got little (time) to offer.
Opportunities and awards
Quilters get ready for $37,000 prize, plus winners of Koorie Art Show 12, SA celebrates Ruby Awards and more!
Sick of mega art fairs? 2 alternative models offer a more intimate experience
The return of Quarantine Art Fair and The Other Art Fair offers opportunity for respite and connection.
The secret behind the screen: what does Beeple's first museum solo reveal about the future of digital art?
Backed by big names and budget from Deji Art Museum in China, Beeple's retrospective features digital art, kinetic sculptures ...…