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Request for Tender - Evaluation of the Artist in Residence Initiative - 03 February 2010
The Australia Council invites tenders from suitably qualified individuals and organisations to undertake an ongoing evaluation of the Artists in Residence initiative.
Artists bounce into action as ArtStart grants open - 25 January 2010
Applications 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.
Review launched into protocols for artists working with children - 20 January 2010
One 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.
Australia leads the way worldwide in theatre for young people - 19 January 2010
A 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.
JUMP into a new mentoring program for young artists - 18 January 2010
The Australia Council for the Arts today launched JUMP – Australia’s largest national mentoring program for young and emerging artists.
Kathy Keele reappointed CEO of Australia Council - 18 December 2009
Minister 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.
53 budding artist careers fertilised with first ArtStart grants - 16 December 2009
The Australia Council for the Arts announces 53 grants to kick start the careers of budding artists under the new ArtStart grant initiative.
Virtual Art Lab open for expressions of interest from Australian artists - 08 December 2009
The Australian Centre of Virtual Art (ACVA) is pleased to announce the launch of ACVA Lab 2010.
Artists announced for new independent theatre and dance initiative in NSW - 08 December 2009
Performing Lines will be working in creative partnership with six of New South Wales’ finest artists and companies handpicked to create ambitious new works.
A peace corps for artists? Obama adviser shares insights with Australia’s arts community - 01 December 2009
One of America’s leading experts in arts education and artists working in communities , Eric Booth, is now in Australia to meet arts and political leaders.
