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Chihuly in the Botanic Garden opens in Adelaide with world premiere masterpieces

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Springing spectacularly to life TODAY, 27 September 2024 by day and night over three seasons until 29 April 2025, the Adelaide-exclusive, Australian-first Chihuly in the Botanic Garden exhibition will include two brand-new artworks by the world’s most celebrated contemporary artist, Dale Chihuly, among an astounding collection of 15 large-scale hand-blown glass art installations. This highly … Continued

Accidentally Wes Anderson: The Exhibition, Lands Down Under This Spring

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Embrace the enchanting allure of Accidentally Wes Anderson: The Exhibition as it makes its Australian debut this spring at 360 Bourke Street, Melbourne. Co-created by Fever and inspired by the whimsical world of renowned filmmaker Wes Anderson, this immersive art experience promises to transport visitors into a realm of pastel-hued grandeur and idyllic landscapes. Featuring … Continued

Monash leads the way in impactful design research

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Monash Art, Design and Architecture (MADA) staff, students and collaborators are celebrating a proud achievement at the 2024 Good Design Awards, winning a total of 12 gongs. The Australian Good Design Award, commonly known as the Good Design Tick, is one of the most esteemed and recognised design endorsement symbols in the industry. The awards … Continued

Media Release: New initiatives to invest in First Nations art and culture shaped by community voices

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  Creative Australia has launched the first round of First Nations First industry development initiatives, informed by extensive community consultation on the sector’s priorities and needs.   The new programs include a range of opportunities for young people. There is also investment in creative business development, music and a suite of new awards to recognise … Continued

ALCHEMY OF A RAINFOREST LAUNCHES AT ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN SYDNEY

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A new immersive horticultural exhibition showcasing the lifecycle of rainforests is opening in The Calyx.   This September Botanic Gardens of Sydney invites visitors to explore Alchemy of Rainforest – Explore a Vibrant Tapestry of Life, a sensory exhibition delving deep into the rainforest.   This unique horticultural display features a cocoon canopy, enormous walk-through sculptures, and … Continued

Creative Australia invests in career defining commissions for visual artists

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Fifteen artists will receive investment through the Visual Arts, Craft and Design Framework (VADF, formerly VACS) Major Commissioning Projects program, which supports the creation of new large scale ambitious works for national and international audiences.   The investment will support the production of compelling works that will be showcased at a variety of venues ranging … Continued

New report highlights persistent challenges in promoting diversity in Australian screen industry

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Lack of diversity in the Australian screen industry is a longstanding issue Despite numerous initiatives and research reports, diversity persists as a problem both on and behind the screen.   A new report from Monash University has assessed existing incentive schemes to encourage more diversity both in Australia and overseas and considered what more needs … Continued

Ocean Photographer of the Year winner announced, Maritime Museum to host premiere exhibition

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Today in London, Spanish photographer Rafael Fernández Caballero has been named Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024 for his striking image of a Bryde’s whale feeding on a baitball, chosen from more than 15,000 ocean images across all disciplines, including underwater, surf and drone.   Caballero’s winning image, along with all other finalist images, will … Continued

Winners of the 2024 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards announced

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Creative Australia has announced the winners of the 2024 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards at a special event at the National Library of Australia in Canberra.   Offering the most substantial literary prize in the nation, with a tax-free prize pool of $600,000, the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards recognise the outstanding literary talents of established and … Continued