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Urgent financial investment in the arts would ease four-year funding fallout
After the shock of Friday's announcement, arts leaders have called for greater investment in the arts in order to secure…
COVID-19 closure threatens the future of Mudlark Theatre
Bans on gatherings of more than 100 people meant Mudlark’s production of a new Tasmanian play could not go ahead.…
Australia Council CEO explains new Resilience Grants
$5 million in re-purposed funding will help artists survive, adapt and create, explains Australia Council CEO Adrian Collette.
Sector in shock as Australia Council 4-year funding announced
Only 95 organisations have received 4-year funding from the Australia Council, down from 128 in 2016, though 49 organisations will…
Performing arts centres may face permanent closure without government assistance
Venues across Australia are facing an uncertain future following the mass closures required to slow the spread of COVID-19, with…
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie’s missed marketing opportunity
An actor of colour has been cast as the lead in the Australian production of the musical Everybody’s Talking About…
States step up with funding aid as coronavirus impact spreads
South Australia and the ACT have announced new measures to assist the sector during the COVID-19 emergency, while QLD has…
Exit interview: Joseph Mitchell, Artistic Director, OzAsia Festival
After five festivals, Mitchell has moved onto new challenges. Just before he left, he spoke with ArtsHub about the highs…
So you want my arts job: Artistic Director
If you can balance strategy, business and networking with creative inspiration, then working as an artistic director might be the…
$66 billion package will support the arts but does it go far enough?
The Federal Government has thrown the sector a lifeline, but more needs to be done if the cultural industries are…