News
Australian contingent selected for Venice Biennale 2009
20 May 2008
The Australia Council for the Arts today announced Australia’s official representation for the Venice Biennale 2009.
Australia Council mourns Dr Rodney Seaborn
19 May 2008
The Australia Council for the Arts today expressed its sadness at the passing of arts patron Dr Rodney Seaborn, AO, OBE.
Australia Council welcomes arts initiatives in Budget
14 May 2008
The Australia Council for the Arts today welcomed the announcement of several major initiatives in the Australian Government’s 2008-09 Budget.
Books Alive 2008 ambassador announced
05 May 2008
Best-selling Australian crime writer Michael Robotham is the ambassador for Books Alive 2008.
Australia Council mourns John Hooker
30 April 2008
The Australia Council for the Arts today expressed its sadness at the passing of writer and publisher John Hooker.
My Favourite Australian launched
28 April 2008
My Favourite Australian celebrates great Australians and allows the nation to collectively honour those who have made a significant contribution to our society.
Australia Council launches next wave virtual world arts initiative
24 April 2008
The Australia Council for the Arts today announced its latest virtual world initiative – MMUVE it! – offering up to $30,000 for a collaborative arts project in any massive multi-user virtual environment (MMUVE).
Australia Council submissions to 2020 Summit
11 April 2008
The Australia Council for the Arts has made submissions to three topic areas of the Australia 2020 summit.
Australia Council governing body appointments
11 April 2008
The Australia Council for the Arts today welcomed the appointment by the Minister for the Arts the Hon Peter Garrett of three new members to its governing Council.
Australia Council launches innovative art project in Second Life
11 April 2008
Australia Council chairman James Strong AO tonight will take avatar form to officially launch an exciting new artwork in the virtual world of Second Life - the result of a groundbreaking Australia Council for the Arts residency.
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Events
Frankie Airey discusses arts fundraising
06 May 2008
Philanthropy expert Frankie Airey will throw down the gauntlet to arts organisations in free lectures around Australia.
Visual Arts - Public briefing - Darwin
21 May 2008
The Visual Arts Board of The Australia Council for the Arts will host a briefing about its funding programs for 2008.
Visual Arts - Public briefing - Alice Springs
22 May 2008
The Visual Arts Board of The Australia Council for the Arts will host a briefing about its funding programs for 2008.
trope: Promoting new writing in Second Life
22 May 2008
trope is a new space in Second Life promoting creative writing in virtual environments.
Lyndal Jones - Darwin with Tears
24 May 2008
Australian artist Lyndal Jones’ long and successful career at the forefront of video and performance art in Australia will be celebrated with a survey exhibition at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) from May 24.
Cutting edge: Matt Costello in conversation
24 May 2008
Novellist, games writer and scriptwriter Matt Costello is appearing at the 2008 Sydney Writers' Festival.
Experimenta: Media Art Curating Forum - Dubbo
02 June 2008
Media art curating forums for regional gallery, museum & library professionals.
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