News
More reasons to Get Reading! in 2010
05 March 2010
Arts Minister Peter Garrett today announced a fresh new name and 10 new author ambassadors for Australia’s largest annual promotion of books and reading.
Something to write home about: international publishers hit Adelaide Writers’ Week
02 March 2010
Publishing industry representatives from around the world will visit Australia this week as guests of the Australia Council and Adelaide Writers’ Week to search for Australian literary talent.
Australian 15-24 year olds are the new creative generation
01 March 2010
An Australia Council for the Arts survey of over 3000 Australians has revealed that 15-24 year olds are vastly more creative than any other age group.
More than bums on seats – Australians are participating in the arts
01 March 2010
Over 16 million Australians are actively participating in the arts, according to new research released today by the Australia Council for the Arts. The study provides the most comprehensive picture this century of the way Australians are involved with the arts. It covers both creative participation and attendance in all major art forms.
Request for Tender - Travel Management Services
19 February 2010
The Australia Council for the Arts announces a tender for the provision of travel management services. Closing date is 15 March 2010.
Vale Ruby Hunter
18 February 2010
The Australia Council for the Arts today expressed its deep sorrow at the sudden passing of one of Australia’s leading artistic treasures, Ruby Hunter.
Hany Armanious to represent Australia at Venice Biennale 2011
18 February 2010
The Australia Council for the Arts today announced that artist Hany Armanious has been selected to represent Australia at the 54th International Art Exhibition of the Venice Biennale in 2011.
Ted Snell reappointed Chair of Visual Arts Board
17 February 2010
Minister for the Arts Peter Garrett today announced the reappointment of Professor Ted Snell as the Chair of the Visual Arts Board of the Australia Council for a further three years.
Australia’s publishers take on the digital revolution
11 February 2010
With escalating demand for e-books, over 400 members of the Australian publishing industry are gathering for a landmark two-city symposium to address the impact and opportunities of digital publishing.
Artists rewarded for community leadership
11 February 2010
The Australia Council for the Arts today commends the achievements of three arts-workers for their contribution to social and community cohesion, with work demonstrating the power of art as a mechanism for social change.
Annual Report 2008-09
Operations for the 08-09 financial year.
Events
Art Month Sydney
01 March 2010
Art Month Sydney is a new month-long festival that celebrates the vibrancy and diversity of Sydney's thriving visual arts scene
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