News

Cambodian sculpture return is a win-win
Three Cambodian sculptures have been formally returned, and then loaned back to the National Gallery of Australia.

Review delivered on interference in Aboriginal paintings
The National Gallery of Australia has tabled its independent Review into Art Centre interference in the painting of Indigenous artworks.

Returning festival aims to make playwrights more visible
The second annual Australian Playwrights’ Festival, presented by Currency Press, will be held in Sydney in late August.

Opportunities and awards
New international funding opportunities, plus winner of the 2023 Griffin Award for playwriting and finalists of Bowness Photography Prize, and…

On the move: latest sector appointments
A new Director for MUMA, Performance Space appoints next Artistic Director, and more.

Design revealed for National Aboriginal Art Gallery, Mparntwe
The design for Australia's First National Aboriginal Art Gallery has been revealed, putting gathering spaces first.

Regenerative design a focus of 2023 Sydney Design Week
Sydney Design Week has announced its program, with a focus on interconnected social change and environmentally sensitive design.

This week's arts news and trending topics
What's in the headlines and what people are talking about in the arts this week.

What happens when a tram line throws a party?
The Eighty-Six is a new festival celebrating the concentrated cluster of live music venues in Melbourne’s inner north.

Opportunities and awards
Carclew grants for SA young creatives, glass artist heads to Japan, longlist for the 2023 ABR Elizabeth Jolley Short Story…