Museums, libraries and galleries Museums, libraries and galleries
16 December 2020
Support for major international exhibitions in Australia in 2019–2020
Despite the challenges of 2020, Australian museums and galleries have continued to present major exhibitions of significant cultural material from...
View from behind a female visitor who has long brown hair and is wearing a black and white patterned dress. She is viewing Henri Matisse's painting of the L'Enlèvement d'Europe [The abduction of Europa]. The painting is of a nude, reclining woman resting
Performing arts Performing arts
14 December 2020
Second round of live music program opens
The second round of the Live Music Australia program is now open for applications from small to medium venues....
Microphone with colourful background. Text reads Live Music Australia, Program now open, Apply now
Performing arts Performing arts
11 December 2020
Major banks sign on to loan scheme
All four major banks are now participating in the Show Starter Loan Scheme, with National Australia Bank and Westpac Banking Corporation joining...
Back of stage hand with his arm raised in a positive way on a well lit stage.
Literature Literature
10 December 2020
2020 winners announced today #PMLitAwards
This year's winners were revealed at a livestreamed event from the National Library of Australia!
Prime Minister's Literary Awards 2020 winners.
Museums, libraries and galleries Museums, libraries and galleries
7 December 2020
What's on: December 2020
There is something for everyone at our national institutions this summer, whether you visit in person or enjoy a virtual experience from home.
Ellis Rowan, most likely ''The Empress of Germany's Bird of Paradise (Paradisaea raggiana augustavictoriae)' or 'Raggiana Intermedia Bird of Paradise (Paradisaea raggiana intermedia)'', c.1917, nla.cat-vn2687227, National Library of Australia.
Performing arts Performing arts
4 December 2020
Show Starter Loan Scheme to get the arts back in business
Arts and entertainment entities are now able to apply for the Show Starter Loan Scheme to help them deliver new productions and events.
Back of stage hand with his arm raised in a positive way on a well lit stage.
Museums, libraries and galleries Museums, libraries and galleries
3 December 2020
Marking International Day of People with Disability
International Day of People with Disability is an opportunity to reflect on the contribution of people with disability.
People enjoying iDay at the National Museum of Australia.
Literature Literature
30 November 2020
2020 #PMLitAwards winner's ceremony to be livestreamed!
The winners ceremony will be livestreamed on Thursday 10 December 2020.
Prime Minister's Literary Awards 2020 shortlist. PMLA.
Performing arts Performing arts
20 November 2020
Paving the way for live performances to return
A national plan is set to provide more certainty for the arts and entertainment sector.
neon sign displaying live show
Performing arts Performing arts
20 November 2020
Festivals, performance and visual art benefit from RISE funding
A diverse range of arts and entertainment activities, including festivals, live music and theatre, opera, circus, visual arts and dance, will...
dancer on stage performing handstand

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