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Australia Council puts grants on hold following budget cuts
Timelines for the implementation of the new Six Year Funding for Organisations model are now uncertain.

Kudos: Amnesty and UNESCO recognise the arts
Joan Baez, Melbourne’s and NSW Literary community are saluted this week, plus Miles Franklin shortlist and NAS Fellows announced.

Unveiled: latest program announcements
A children’s classic comes to the stage, a David Bowie symposium, Indigenous video art, and more.

Arts Funding: Why It's Unwise to Cut Off Your Arm
Principles of arms-length funding are being sacrificed to a 'trickle down' approach the Federal Government would not countenance in other…

A budget without a policy is directionless
Two entirely separate funding entities disbursing the same combined pot cannot be adding to ‘efficiencies’ so what is the Government…

Permanent open house makes private collection public
Charles and Leah Justin's new house won't just be a private home but also a museum where visitors can see…

The secrets to surviving the commercial gallery sector
While real estate has soared, top end prices for art works have remained relatively consistent so how has Gould survived…

Australia's biggest year at Venice
There are more Australians showing at the Venice Biennale than ever before and it is not only the new pavilion…

Shermans show AGNSW how to Go East
The Gene and Brian Sherman Contemporary Asian Collection is unveiled across two venues, with the surprise announcement of two major…

On-again off-again Depot Theatre cancels early closure plans
After pre-emptively announcing their early closure on Sunday night, Sydney’s Depot Theatre has announced a sudden about-turn.