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Liberty and Anarchy: Nike Savvas at Leeds Art Gallery
27 March 2013
This English winter, Leeds Art Gallery presents the first, major solo exhibition of Australian artist Nike Savvas’ work in the country for over a decade.
The 2013 Australian Arts Writer Residency Announced
15 January 2013
Edward Colless has been announced as the 2013 recipient of the Australian Arts Writers Residency at ACME Studios, London
2013 Kunstlerhaus Bethanien Studio Residency announcement
20 December 2012
The Kunstlerhaus Bethanien, Berlin has selected Sam Smith as its 2013 recipient of the Visual Arts Board year long residency
International Art World Leaders Visit APT
04 December 2012
Acclaimed Indigenous dancer Gary Lang has been named the recipient of the Australia Council for the Arts Dance Board Fellowship: a prestigious $100,000, two-year grant.
Tom Polo on Time and Vision
22 November 2012
After chatting to Sally Smart days before she was due to jet off for the opening of the Time & Vision exhibition in London, I had the opportunity to chat with another exhibiting artist Tom Polo during the final days of Time & Vision.
Radical Art in Vienna
12 November 2012
Prof. Anne Marsh discusses Mike Parr's new exhibition at the Kunsthalle Wien, Vienna.
It’s a small world- Daniel von Sturmer in Melbourne & London
02 November 2012
The Australia Council for the Arts is the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body.
Australian arts and culture central in Asian Century
29 October 2012
The Australia Council for the Arts welcomes today’s release of the Australia in the Asian Century White Paper, by the Prime Minister Julia Gillard at the Lowy Institute.
Time & Vision- celebrating 20 years of Australian artists at ACME Studios
22 October 2012
Sally Smart reflects on the purpose of an artist residency in light of the'Time &Vision' exhibition in London.
Celebrating 20 years of residencies with Time & Vision
16 October 2012
Over the past 20 years Acme Studios, London, has hosted 70 Australian artists in residence, supported by the Australia Council for the Arts, resulting in an extraordinary body of work and career building opportunities.
Resisting the fold: the work of Jemima Wyman
10 October 2012
The Australia Council for the Arts is the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body.
dOCUMENTA (13) Wrap up
26 September 2012
The Australia Council for the Arts is the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body.
Punk & politics: the work of Marco Fusinato
07 September 2012
A look into the practice of Marco Fusinato.
What the Birds Knew- Ken and Julia Yonetani
07 September 2012
Ken and Julia Yonetani in the exhibition What The Birds Knew, at 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art, express concerns over the Fukushima nuclear accident and broadly, cultural expressions of environmental anxiety.
Simryn Gill to represent Australia at the Venice Biennale 2013
29 November 2011
The Australia Council for the Arts today announced Simryn Gill has been selected to represent Australia at the 55th International Art Exhibition, Venice Biennale 2013.
Australia Council announces shortlist for Venice Pavilion redevelopment
23 November 2011
The Australia Council for the Arts today announced the architects shortlisted for the redevelopment of the Australian pavilion in Venice. The shortlist completes the first of a two-stage selection process endorsed by the Australian Institute of Architects. Find out which architects were shortlisted >
Brisbane to host Australian Performing Arts Market
03 November 2011
The Australia Council for the Arts announces that Brisbane Powerhouse has been awarded the tender for the Australian Performing Arts Market 2014, 2016 and 2018.
67 submissions received for redevelopment of the Australian Pavilion in Venice
14 October 2011
The Expressions of Interest stage of the development of the Australian Pavilion in Venice, Italy has now closed. 67 submissions were received. Find out more about the redevelopment process >
5th World Summit on Arts and Culture wraps up as Chile takes the baton for 2014
07 October 2011
The World Summit on Arts and Culture concluded yesterday, marked by the official handover to the Chilean National Council for Culture and the Arts, the host of the 6th World Summit on Arts and Culture, 13-16 January 2014.
Find out more about the Summit >
Let the proceedings begin: The 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture kicks off today in Melbourne
04 October 2011
The 5th World Summit of Arts and Culture kicked off earlier this morning with over 450 delegates from 74 countries gathering at the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre.
Find out more about the Summit >
ATELIER EDENS - remote art labs
27 September 2011
A series of field laboratories for sustainably creating networked arts projects in remote natural environments. This project was supported by the ArtLab initiative.
IETM-Australia Council for the Arts Collaboration Project Program update 2010-2011
03 June 2011
The Australia Council for the Arts and the International Network for the Contemporary Performing Arts (IETM) are pleased to announce the final projects taking place in 2010-2011.
Australia Council announces significant pledge to rebuild Australian pavilion in Venice
01 June 2011
As Australia opens its doors to its exhibition at the 54th Venice Biennale – Hany Armanious The Golden Thread - Australia Council announces plans for a new Australian pavilion in Venice.
Armanious' golden thread glows at the 54th Venice Biennale
01 June 2011
The Australia Council officially opened the Australian exhibition for the 54th Venice Biennale - Hany Armanious The Golden Thread - this morning at a press conference in Venice.
Vale Dr Ann Lewis AO
23 May 2011
The Australia Council for the Arts and the Australian arts community deeply mourn the passing of Dr Ann Lewis AO.
Hany Armanious takes off for the Venice Biennale
03 May 2011
Innovative Sydney artist Hany Armanious will be farewelled tonight by the Australia Council for the Arts at the Museum of Contemporary Art before setting off to represent Australia at one of the world’s most prestigious contemporary art exhibitions – the 54th International Art Exhibition, La Biennale di Venezia.
Congratulations to Shaun Tan on receiving Academy Award
02 March 2011
Australian author and illustrator Shaun Tan has received an Academy Award this week for his 15 minute animated short film, The Lost Thing.
Simon Mordant appointed Venice Biennale Commissioner for 2013
23 February 2011
James Strong AO, Chair of the Australia Council for the Arts, today announced that Simon Mordant will be the Commissioner for the Australian exhibition at the 55th National Art Exhibition, Venice Biennale 2013.
Windmill Theatre takes out Victor Award at 2011 IPAY conference
04 February 2011
The Australia Council congratulates Adelaide’s Windmill Theatre for winning the illustrious people’s choice honour – the Victor Award - for its production of Grug at the International Performing Arts for Youth (IPAY) Showcase.
New Projects through Australian Export Strategy for Latin America
27 January 2011
The Australian Export Strategy for Latin America aims to broker and develop sustainable partnerships in the performing arts between Australia and Latin America, with a specific focus on Mexico and Brazil.
Open application for a climate-related art commission
20 December 2010
Groups of artists and/or scientists are invited to submit an application for the creation of a new artwork conceived in the context of climate change. The budget is $A30,000.
Leading international curator selected for Australian Exhibition at Venice Biennale 2011
07 December 2010
The Australia Council for the Arts today announced that high-profile US curator Anne Ellegood has been selected to curate artist Hany Armanious’ 2011 Venice Biennale exhibition.
New projects through IETM-Australia Council for the Arts Collaboration
22 October 2010
Artists and organisations from Australia and Europe will collaborate in 2010-2011 through artist-residency programs, producer placements, a one-off commission, workshops and a special ‘green’ project.
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.
New international travel opportunities for independent producers
26 May 2010
The Australia Council for the Arts’ Market Development department announces a new initiative supporting career Australian independent performing arts producers to conduct their business internationally.
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