News
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.
Leading Voices presentation - audio now available
10 April 2008
Keith Khan's Leading Voices talk on cultural diversity and the art of making creative cities is now available in MP3 audio format.
Australia Council and ABC TV help artists go digital
10 April 2008
A new strategic partnership between the Australia Council for the Arts and ABC TV will give Australians greater access to more of the Australian arts across ABC TV’s expanding digital delivery platforms.
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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.
ASSITEJ world congress and performing arts festival for young people
Starts 09 May 2008
ASSITEJ is an international network of member organisations and individuals active in the area of theatre for young people, creating links through ASSITEJ centres in 80 countries.
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.
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