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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.