Visual Arts
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Arts get more research money (for now)
Creative arts and humanities are receiving more research funding thanks to a rule change but the good news may not…
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New appointments in the arts this week
The Brisbane Powerhouse and Screen Australia are in the spotlight with key announcements this week.
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NICA signs historic four-year, $12.9 million funding agreement
New funding ensures National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) will continue to offer a Bachelor of Circus Arts in 2014…
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Awards in the Arts this week
This week’s awards span across dance, writing, music and festivals.
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Sculpture grant brings new work to Heide
Heide Museum of Modern Art has been granted $100,000 for the latest addition to its Sculpture Park.
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Brisbane Writers Festival announces 2013 program
This year's festival includes a huge variety of events with an impressive list of speakers from the industry.
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New Hamer Hall celebrates successful first year
Arts Centre Melbourne’s New Hamer Hall celebrates its ‘first’ anniversary with 400,000 people attending concerts.
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Museums Board of Victoria's recent appointments
The announcement includes reappointment of Professor Margaret Gardener as President of the Board.
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$1.2m fund for creative entrepreneurs
Creative start-up businesses now have access to a privately-funded Creative Enterprise Fund, the first in Australia.
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Nite Art
Audiences discovered Melbourne’s hidden visual art treasures when galleries across the city opened after hours.