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Savage Queensland arts cuts

The defunding of fifteen mid level arts organisations in Queensland has sent the sector reeling, while others look to an increase

8 Nov 2013 12:00

Tamara Winikoff

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source: thegardenlobby.com

The Queensland arts sector is reeling following the announcement by the Arts Minister of the complete defunding of 15 arts organisations and cuts to a number of others estimated at 30%.

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Tamara Winikoff

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Tamara Winikoff OAM is Executive Director of the National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA).

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