Richard Watts

Richard Watts OAM is ArtsHub's National Performing Arts Editor; he also presents the weekly program SmartArts on Three Triple R FM. Richard is a life member of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival, a Melbourne Fringe Festival Living Legend, and was awarded the Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards' Facilitator's Prize in 2020. In 2021 he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Green Room Awards Association. Most recently, Richard received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in June 2024. Follow him on Twitter: @richardthewatts

Richard Watts's Latest Articles

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On the move: latest sector appointments

New Chairs and CEOs, departing arts leaders and more in this week’s round-up of arts sector comings and goings.

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New Indigenous gallery opens with repatriated William Barak works

State Library Victoria's new Indigenous gallery is designed to support the voices and stories of Indigenous Victorians and connect visitors…

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159 organisations receive four-year funding from Creative Australia

The Four Year Investment for Organisations program has seen 45 more organisations supported than were funded in the 2021-2024 cycle.…

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On the move: latest sector appointments

Our weekly round-up of arts sector appointments, from co-CEOs to new Board members.

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Blue Cow Theatre to take its final bow

Lacking secure government support, the Hobart-based Blue Cow has decided to bow out on its own terms.

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RISING announces mass participatory project for its 2024 festival

The first event for next year’s winter festival RISING will see audiences become the artists in a major participatory experience.

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What’s in store for season 2024 in the performing arts (part four)

From state theatres and ballet companies to a brand new play by Patricia Cornelius, here are more potential highlights for…

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On the move: latest sector appointments

New Board members, Artistic Directors, managers and more announced across Australia and New Zealand.

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Does Australian circus have a superpower?

From an innate spirit of innovation to kindness and community engagement, circus arts have a superpower all their own.

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On the move: latest sector appointments

Performing Lines farewells Executive Producer, CircusWA announces patron, new Board appointments and more.

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