News
Rose Hiscock appointed new Executive Director of Arts Development
27 August 2010
The Australia Council for the Arts today announced the appointment of Rose Hiscock as its new Executive Director of Arts Development.
Regional artists earn less – but love the life
26 August 2010
Australians are showing an unprecedented love of the arts, but our artists remain amongst the lowest paid in our society – especially in regional Australia.
Health check for careers of Australian artists
17 August 2010
Artist Careers, two research projects released today by the Australia Council for the Arts, paints a comprehensive picture of the working lives of Australia’s 44,000 professional artists.
Warning: Scam representation of the Australia Council
09 August 2010
The Australia Council for the Arts is warning people about a current scam involving callers who claim to be from this organisation.
Matchmaking in Western Sydney
07 August 2010
Western Sydney artists and NSW Aboriginal artists will soon have a mentor to help them raise funds and build relationships with philanthropists.
Investment delivers for visual artists
06 August 2010
A $90 million investment in the visual arts and craft sector has delivered significant benefits to individual artists and arts organisations, according to a report released today by the Australia Council for the Arts.
Arts cubed: join the digital challenge
27 July 2010
The What makes me website (www.whatmakesme.com.au), launched today by the Australia Council for the Arts, invites all Australians to share their own stories about what the arts add to their everyday lives.
Vale Ken Tribe
26 July 2010
The Australia Council for the Arts mourns the loss of Ken Tribe, lawyer, arts administrator and former Chair of the Australian Council’s Music Board.
Vale Sir Charles Mackerras
16 July 2010
It is with a deep sense of loss that the Australia Council for the Arts notes the passing of Sir Charles Mackerras AC, CH, CBE, on Thursday 15 July 2010, aged 84.
Australia Council delivers international pathways for local bands
09 July 2010
The Australia Council for the Arts is giving 10 Australian bands the opportunity to take their music across the oceans through its International Pathways initiative, assisting contemporary musicians with the cost of touring internationally.
Annual Report 2008-09
Operations for the 08-09 financial year.
Events
ArtStart information session - Bathurst
09 September 2010
Fertiliser for budding artists and more. Come find out if the new ArtStart grants are for you.
Newcastle National Young Writers Festival
29 September 2010
Expect more fiery debates, invaluable workshops, bigger literary explosions and a general mash up of interactive art-making goodness at the 2010 Newcastle National Young Writers Festival from the 29th September o 4th October.
Soundclash Showcase
03 October 2010
The Australia Council for the Arts and Sound Summit presents the Soundclash showcase featuring previous grant recipients kyü, Holy Balm and Collarbones. Free event in Newcastle.
Melbourne International Arts Festival
08 October 2010
Melbourne International Arts Festival is Australia's premier celebration of international performing and visual arts and Melbourne's flagship cultural event and will be held this year from the 8th to the 23rd of October.
Wangaratta Jazz Festival
Starts 29 October 2010
An annual event since 1990, the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz is recognized nationally and internationally as Australia's premier jazz and blues event.
Artsupport Australia - Sydney masterclass and lecture
16 November 2010
Artsupport Australia invites you to the 2010 Masterclass & Lecture Series - DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE BEQUEST STRATEGIES. Presented by Richard Radcliffe, held in Sydney on 16 November.
Artsupport Australia - Melbourne masterclass and lecture
18 November 2010
Artsupport Australia invites you to the 2010 Masterclass & Lecture Series - DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE BEQUEST STRATEGIES. Presented by Richard Radcliffe, held in Melbourne on 18 November.
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