Museums, libraries and galleries Museums, libraries and galleries
8 February 2016
Vale Dr John Hirst
Arts Minister Senator Mitch Fifield has released a statement on the death of Dr John Hirst, an Emeritus Scholar and eminent historian....
Dr John Hirst, image courtesy of La Trobe University website
Museums, libraries and galleries Museums, libraries and galleries
4 February 2016
Re-appointment to National Portrait Gallery Board
The Australian Government has re-appointed Mr Alan Dodge AM to the Board of the National Portrait Gallery for a term of three years....
National Portrait Gallery
Cultural heritage Cultural heritage
3 February 2016
National Cultural Heritage Committee Re-appointments
The Australian Government has reappointed the eight members of the National Cultural Heritage Committee for a term of two years including the...
Cultural heritage Cultural heritage
3 February 2016
Final report for review of Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986 released
The Australian Government has released the final report of the independent review of the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986....
Image: Sidney Nolan, Ned Kelly, 1946, enamel paint on composition board, 90.8 x
Doc website icons separate artboards - general General
2 February 2016
First Catalyst recipients announced
The Australian Government has announced the first projects to be funded under Catalyst, the new $12 million national arts and culture fund created...
Catalyst image - decorative
Museums, libraries and galleries Museums, libraries and galleries
1 February 2016
First ebook enters the National Library collection
In February 2016, the National Library of Australia added the first ebook to its collection – following the introduction of amendments to the...
People celebrating, clapping hands - National Library legal deposit.
Performing arts Performing arts
29 January 2016
New residence for Australian Ballet School students
The Australian Ballet School has officially opened Marilyn Rowe House, a new student residence in Melbourne that will house Australia's next...
Arts Minister Senator Mitch Fifield at the opening of the Australian Ballet School.
Literature Literature
29 January 2016
Speech at the 2016 Lysicrates Prize for Playwriting
Arts Minister Senator Mitch Fifield announced the 2016 Lysicrates Prize for Playwriting at the Sydney Conservation of Music....
Group of people at the National Visual Education Conference 2016.
Visual arts Visual arts
27 January 2016
Australian contemporary visual arts organisations secure four year support
The Australian Government has committed $18 million over four years to 36 of Australia's most outstanding contemporary visual arts organisations,...
Australian contemporary visual arts organisations secure four year support
Museums, libraries and galleries Museums, libraries and galleries
22 January 2016
Funding for cultural exhibitions to tour Australia
The Australian Government has announced more than $1.6 million to develop and tour cultural exhibitions to 76 venues across Australia through the...
Sculpture artwork on display.

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