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Arts orgs disappointed as funding reality sinks in
A lack of indexation coupled with static funding for another four years has distressed some Victorian organisations. Others are celebrating.
Barbican Centre appoints Arts Centre Melbourne’s Claire Spencer as inaugural CEO
After more than seven years at Arts Centre Melbourne, Spencer is leaving to run the largest performing arts centre in…
New dance company aims to strengthen career pathways
Great Southern Dance intends to strengthen career paths for Tasmanian dancers and reflect the island’s unique history and geography.
Jumping, pivoting and thinking outside the box: growing great writers
NIDA’s Master of Fine Arts (Writing for Performance) offers writers with a passion for expression the tools to fine-tune their…
On the move: Latest sector appointments
New Chairs for ARTRAGE and Music SA, Director-General of the National Library of Australia reappointed, and more.
Memoir about racism and resilience wins $100,000 literary prize
Australia’s richest literary prize has been won by Gunai/Kurnai writer Veronica Gorrie for her memoir about serving in the police…
Vale Glenn Wheatley
The musician turned manager was one of the most significant figures in the Australian music industry in the last 50…
The regional centre that embraces culture year-round
From a chamber music festival to an exhibition celebrating the King of Rock’n’Roll, Bendigo is a cultural tourism hotspot in…
On the move: Latest sector appointments
MAGNT Director to step down, Darlinghurst Theatre Company recruits Executive Director, changes at Circus Oz Board, and more.
New festival celebrates circus arts
To be held in Brisbane in 2022, CIRCfest Meanjin aims to develop touring opportunities for Australian circus acts here and…