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Talking the talk: arts conferences to watch out for
Over 10 specialty visual arts conferences are slated between September and December, so now’s the time to book and change…
Art meets ecology in bushland festival
Sydney's bushlands will be transformed for Siteworks, a weekend of performance, art and ecological initiatives.
ABS cuts valuable arts and culture statistics
The Australian Bureau of Statistics cuts research and reporting on the arts in a call to tighten its belt.
When fashion thinks local, acts global
Melbourne lends fashion flair to ASEAN-Australia diplomacy as big brands and local talent join forces in an international runway extravaganza.
Tearing up funding agreements is sovereign risk
The community sector is especially vulnerable to funding cuts. But why is there so little noise about it?
Politics and plays: telling truths while telling stories
Conversations at the 2014 Victorian Theatre Forum were squarely focused on politically aware theatre-making.
Should arts funding be indexed to the consumer price index?
Some states do it and some states don’t. But just how significant is indexation and are there viable alternatives?
City of Melbourne injects confidence into arts community
La Mama and CircusOz are among the recently announced recipients of next year’s Triennial Arts Grants Program.
$1.2 million plan to fast-track Gold Coast culture
Council’s new action plan includes investing in local talent, developing a flagship festival and securing major cultural partners.
Tasmanian events grant: A call out for tourists
Auto tours, sporting competitions and the marketing of new events are all encouraged by a 2015 grants program.