http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/newsLatest news2010-03-18 10:36:32http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/news_items/2010/request_for_tender_audience_surveyThe Australia Council invites tenders to conduct an "audience survey" for the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra and the State Theatre Company of South Australia.2010-03-17 14:13:17http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/news_items/2010/aussie_bands_hit_centre_stage_today_at_the_south_by_southwest_music_festival_in_austin,_texas.Thirty eight Australian bands kick off performances today at what is without doubt one of the biggest platforms in the world for the music business.2010-03-17 11:40:23http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/news_items/2010/registration_opens_for_indigenous_australian_art_commercial_code_of_conductRegistration is now open for art dealers, including agents, galleries and arts centres to register their interest in becoming signatories to the Indigenous Australian Art Commercial Code of Conduct.2010-03-05 11:31:20http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/news_items/2010/more_reasons_to_get_reading!_in_2010Arts Minister Peter Garrett today announced a fresh new name and 10 new author ambassadors for Australia’s largest annual promotion of books and reading.2010-03-02 12:13:37http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/news_items/2010/something_to_write_home_about_international_publishers_to_hit_adelaide_writers_weekPublishing 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.2010-03-01 12:13:28http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/news_items/2010/australian_15-24_year_olds_are_the_new_creative_generationAn 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.2010-03-01 08:48:54http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/news_items/2010/arts_participation_researchOver 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.2010-02-18 17:28:22http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/news_items/2010/vale_ruby_hunterThe Australia Council for the Arts today expressed its deep sorrow at the sudden passing of one of Australia’s leading artistic treasures, Ruby Hunter.2010-02-18 09:08:49http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/news_items/2010/biennale2011The 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 2011.2010-02-17 11:09:01http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/news_items/2010/ted_snell_reappointedMinister 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.2010-02-11 09:26:06http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/news_items/2010/australias_publishers_take_on_the_digital_revolutionWith 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.2010-02-11 10:01:05http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/news_items/2010/artists_rewarded_for_community_leadershipThe 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.2010-02-03 09:43:53http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/news_items/2010/air_tenderThe Australia Council invites tenders from suitably qualified individuals and organisations to undertake an ongoing evaluation of the Artists in Residence initiative.2010-01-25 15:28:52http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/news_items/2010/artists_bounce_into_action_as_artstart_grants_openApplications open today for the second round of ArtStart grants. With over one hundred $10,000 ArtStart grants up for grabs, thousands of recent arts graduates across all artforms are expected to apply.2010-01-20 17:25:22http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/news_items/2010/review_launched_into_protocols_for_artists_working_with_childrenOne year after releasing protocols for artists working with children, the Australia Council for the Arts is now reviewing their effectiveness in protecting the rights of children and their impact on the creation, exhibition and distribution of art work involving children.2010-01-19 11:44:59http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/news_items/2010/australia_leads_the_way_in_childrens_theatreA record number of Australia’s children’s theatre companies are appearing at the International Performing Arts for Youth (IPAY) Showcase, the world’s premiere gathering of performing arts professionals for young audiences, in Pittsburgh, USA.2010-01-18 13:36:24http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/news_items/2010/jump_into_a_new_mentoring_program_for_young_artistsThe Australia Council for the Arts today launched JUMP – Australia’s largest national mentoring program for young and emerging artists.2009-12-18 09:41:23http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/news_items/kathy_keele_reappointed_ceo_of_australia_councilMinister for the Arts Peter Garrett has announced the reappointment of Ms Kathy Keele as Chief Executive Officer of the Australia Council for the Arts for a further five years.2009-12-16 13:27:32http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/news_items/first_artstart_grantsThe Australia Council for the Arts announces 53 grants to kick start the careers of budding artists under the new ArtStart grant initiative.2009-12-08 15:27:23http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/news/news_items/virtual_art_lab_open_for_expressions_of_interest_from_australian_artistsThe Australian Centre of Virtual Art (ACVA) is pleased to announce the launch of ACVA Lab 2010.