A vacancy exists for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person based in Canberra on the Minister’s Creative Council. Applications close 29 April. For more info & to apply visit the ACT Diversity Register: diversityregister.act.gov.au/s/post-details…

EOIs are now open for the 2024 Cultural Arts Program. This funding aims to support local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and groups to participate in their own self-defined cultural projects. EOIs close 26 Feb 2024. For more info visit: arts.act.gov.au/funding/aborig…

Applications are now open for the inaugural Reference Group for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Space at the Kingston Arts Precinct. Applications close Monday 19 February 2024. For more information and to apply visit: diversityregister.act.gov.au/s/post-details…

artsACT is seeking an Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts Engagement Officer. This is a designated position open to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people only. For more info & to apply visit 41442 - Careers and Employment (act.gov.au)

artsACT commends Rasa Daukus on her orchestrated score for Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, co-created with composer Will Larsen, which was taken up by Orchestra Victoria to premiere today at MIFF 2023. Proudly supported by the ACT Government.
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artsACT congratulates Peter Cook on Breaking the Castle, opening at Edinburgh Fringe Festival tomorrow with funding support from Scott Flynn Properties. Kudos to The Street Theatre & Caroline Stacey for their part in the original development & presentation of the play.

Wonderful news for Canberra artist Liz Coats, her work ‘Southern Light’ has been acquired by the Art Gallery of NSW. Liz’s new exhibition of paintings opened at Utopia Art Sydney over the weekend and runs until 19 Aug. Pictured: 'Southern Light', 2002
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Next week concludes the Canberra Arts Workshop series with the third and final free workshop, delivered by the Tourism Collective – Creating Unforgettable Experiences. Wed 2 August 9:30am-12:30pm at Belconnen Arts Centre. To register email Max at [email protected]

Uncharted Territory opens today! Taking place between 7 -16 July, the festival will showcase some of Canberra’s most formidable minds and talents. To explore the full program and secure event tickets, visit unchartedterritory.com.au

Local Canberra artists are set to benefit from funding through the ACT 's Cultural Arts Program & Arts Activities $5-$50k grants totalling over $520,000. Visit the artsACT website for the full list of funding recipients. Image of Bradley Bell by Pablo Codina

ArtsACT would like to congratulate Mayumi Shinozaki and her team on the launch of their new website featuring Hiroe Swen’s ceramic art, an educational resource and digital archive including 120 collection pieces. Proudly supported by the ACT Government. hiroeswenceramicart.org

Reminder: register for the second free Canberra Arts workshop focusing on ways to engage deeply with your guests to create genuine connection & memorable outcomes. Wed 7 June 9:30am-12:30pm at Ainslie Main Hall. To register email [email protected] or call artsACT on 6207 9442

Round 2 of the Arts Activities 5-50k funding for 2023 is now open! Our funding supports ACT artists, groups & organisations to undertake arts activities across a range of artforms. Closes 31 July 2023. More info on the artsACT website. Photo: PewPew Studio featuring Naomi Zouwer.

Bookings are still open for CPA’s free workshop aimed at leaders, fundraisers and artists seeking the tools and confidence to begin their fundraising journey. 12pm-2pm, Thursday 25 May. For more information and bookings visit: events.humanitix.com/introduction-t…

Registrations are open for free workshops to support individuals and organisations in the Canberra region to break into new markets and engage with visitors. For more information and to register, contact Max at [email protected] or call artsACT on 6207 9442.

A huge congratulations to Mel Douglas who’s exhibition, Luminance, opens in Venice today. Proudly supported by artsACT through the Arts Activities Up to $5k funding. Artwork: Disruption, 2022 - Kiln formed, cold worked and engraved glass. Image from meldouglasglass.com

Are you an independent artist, collective or cultural entity eager to learn about private sector fundraising? Join Creative Partnerships Australia for a free workshop. 12-2pm Thursday 25 May at Gorman Arts Centre. Register here: events.humanitix.com/introduction-t…

The 2022 ACT Book of the Year has recognised the breadth of Canberra writers. Well done highly commended authors Merlinda Bobis, Dylan van den Berg and Omar Musa, and shortlisted authors Tim Bonyhady, Hugh Poate and Kaya Wilson.

artsACT congratulates the 2022 ACT Book of the Year winner Lucy Neave on her novel Believe in Me. Find it at ACT Libraries and booksellers.

The ACT Government want to hear your views about Canberra’s nightlife and how it could be improved for everyone - not just in the city centre, but across the whole of the ACT. Have your say on Canberra’s night-time economy here: yoursaypanel.act.gov.au/c/r/canberrani…