News
National touring initiative for contemporary performance
29 August 2008
The Australia Council for the Arts invites tenders to develop, produce, manage, market and present a major national touring initiative for contemporary performance for the next three years.
Australia Council invites public comment on children in art protocols
21 August 2008
The Australia Council for the Arts invites submissions from individuals and organisations who wish to comment on issues surrounding the depiction of children in art.
Arts marketing study grants available
20 August 2008
The Australia Council for the Arts is teaming up with Deakin University to provide study grants for arts marketing in 2009.
Australia Council mourns Alan Becher
19 August 2008
The Australia Council for the Arts today expressed its sadness at the death of Alan Becher, artistic director of Perth Theatre Company.
National review of visual education released
14 August 2008
A new report, First We See: The National Review of Visual Education, provides a vision for the visual education of Australian students into the future.
From Kakadu to Connecticut- Christine Christopherson selected for prestigious international art residency
13 August 2008
Iwaidja artist Christine Christopherson has been selected as the second Australian ever to be offered an artist residency at the Joseph and Anni Albers Foundation studio in Connecticut, USA – supported by the Australia Council for the Arts.
Toy Symphony takes best new Australian work gong
29 July 2008
Michael Gow's first full-length play in more than a decade has taken out the 2008 Helpmann Award for Best New Australian Work.
Australia Council mourns Jan Wawrzynczak
28 July 2008
The Australia Council for the Arts today expressed its sadness at the passing of community arts representative Jan Wawrzynczak.
Books Alive opens new chapter for Aussie readers
27 July 2008
The nation’s largest annual promotion of books and reading promises Australians an experience they won’t be able to put down.
Exciting young artists get a SPARK
24 July 2008
The SPARK mentoring program will give 11 young artists a step up in their careers.
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Events
Biennale of Sydney
18 June 2008
The Biennale of Sydney celebrates its 35th birthday with a sensational line up of artists and projects.
trope - writers and their works in a virtual space
28 August 2008
trope is a new space in Second Life promoting creative writing in virtual environments.
Beyond Read/Write: A literature remix masterclass
29 August 2008
Remix My Lit and Story of the Future in conjunction with Creative Commons Australia invite you to cut, paste, tweak, twist, shuffle, add and republish as part of this remixable literature masterclass.
Live literary remixing in Federation Square
30 August 2008
Bring your laptop computer or mobile phone and be part of a live multimedia remix event at Federation Square, where you can freely remix brand new stories by Australian authors such as Cate Kennedy, James Phelan, Kim Wilkins and Danielle Wood.
Biennale of Sydney - Wrap up - Biennale Hub
30 August 2008
A purpose-built ‘Biennale Hub’ will fill Customs Square with springtime festivities, nightly DJs, and an al fresco party mood of wining and dining. Day and night, an information booth will help people find out what to do and see before the exhibition closes, and help plan your visit.
Biennale of Sydney - Wrap up - Art in the Dark
04 September 2008
On Thursday, 4 September from 6-9pm, the Biennale of Sydney will be holding a special one off night-time opportunity to experience Pier 2/3 and Cockatoo Island by moonlight.
Creating Cultural Capital: APACA Annual Conference
10 September 2008
The Association of Performing Arts Centres 22nd annual conference presents itself at an exciting time in the development of the arts in Australia.
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