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Spirit of displacement: Fugitive Structures 2015

Spirit of displacement: Fugitive Structures 2015

Sack and Reicher + Muller with Eyal Zur: Sway
Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation Exhibition, 21 August - 12 December 2015
ArchitectureAU Review by Genevieve Lilley, published 31 August 2015

Two installations at the Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation provoke questions about the increasingly transient nature of dwelling for much of the world’s population.

Family investment funds secure Good360’s local future

Family investment funds secure Good360's local future
The Australian, 21 September 2015

The Australian arm of the US-based Good360 charity group, which is chaired by 2016 Republican presidential candidate Carly Fiorina, has secured the financial backing from a band of prominent family investment funds as it moves towards self-sufficiency.

Donor assistance increasing opportunities and driving change

Donor assistance increasing opportunities and driving change

The impact of the humanities and social sciences in fostering progressive educational and social change has been boosted, with up to $400,000 made available by donors to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney.

Primavera at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney

Primavera at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney

We are delighted to be supporting the MCA's annual exhibition of young Australian artists aged 35 and under, Primavera, for the 4th year. Featuring the work of seven artists drawn from South West, South Central and South East Australia, Primavera 2015 opens to the public on 22 September.

Sydney Dance Company wins a record four Helpmann Awards

Sydney Dance Company wins a record four Helpmann Awards

At the Helpmann Awards announced on July 27, 2015, Sydney Dance Company achieved yet another first, winning every single award in the dance categories, including the big prize for Best Ballet or Dance Work.

Venice Biennale 2015 opens, showcasing Australia's new Pavilion

Venice Biennale 2015 opens, showcasing Australia's new Pavilion

Fiona Hall AO has represented Australia at the 56th International Art Exhibition, Venice Biennale 2015. Her installation marks the debut of a new Australian Pavilion, the first twenty-first century pavilion to be built in the historic Giardini, marking a new phase for the representation of Australian art and architecture on the international stage. The May 2015 opening saw over 19,000 visitors to the pavilion and many positive reviews.

Interview: Choreographer Rafael Bonachela

Interview: Choreographer Rafael Bonachela.
Student Youth Network www.syn.org.au

Andrew from www.syn.org.au discusses Sydney Dance Company's production Frame of Mind and the process of choreographing a work of dance with choreographer and director Rafael Bonachela.
To hear the audio, click here.

Centennial Park Labyrinth Events

Centennial Park Labyrinth
Upcoming Labyrinth Events

Regular monthly walks at the labyrinth in Centennial Park Sydney are held at 9.30am on the first Sunday of the month. These events are free and open to all. The labyrinth is not signposted within the park. For directions go to Sydney Labyrinth.

Marina Abramovic selects 12 Australian artists for Kaldor project residence

Marina Abramovic selects 12 Australian artists for Kaldor project residence.
By Joel Meares SMH 4 May 2015

Sydney artists Frances Barrett (left) and George Khut have been selected by Marina Abramovic to participate in her in residence program when her exhibition opens at Pier 2/3 in June 2015, curated by Emma Pike (centre). Photo: Dallas Kilponen.

Announcing the 2015 Stella Prize Winner

Announcing The Stella Prize
2015 Winner

The winner of the 2015 Stella Prize is Emily Bitto for The Strays. This is the first time a debut work has won the Stella Prize. The inaugural winner, in 2013, was Carrie Tiffany for her second novel, Mateship with Birds,and last year’s winner was Clare Wright for her second work of history, The Forgotten Rebels of Eureka. The winner of the Stella Prize receives $50,000 in prize money.

Black Diggers reclaims lost history

Black Diggers reclaims lost history
Trista Coulter
11 March 2015 Adelaide Festival Review

Black Diggers tells the story of a group of Indigenous men who, despite not being recognised as official citizens, lied about their age and heritage to enlist with the British Commonwealth during World War I.

Australian art has a new home at Venice Biennale

Australian art has a new home at Venice Biennale
by Katrina Strickland
AFR Magazine 26 February 2015

The 56th International Art Exhibition at the Venice Biennale runs from 9 May to 22 November 2015 and Australia now has a brand new base in which to show off. The story of how it got there is a work in itself.

Announcing the 2015 Stella Prize Shortlist

Announcing The Stella Prize
2015 Shortlist

On the 12 March 2015, The Stella Prize announced the six extraordinary books on the 2015 Stella Prize shortlist. From more than 150 entries, this year's Stella Prize judges selected a longlist of twelve books, which they have now narrowed down to a shortlist of six.

Beyond Empathy The Maven project

Beyond Empathy
The Mavan Project

The Maven project is about creating a hub for creativity, imagination, collaboration, learning, skills, cultural exchange and community. Professional Aboriginal artists, working as artistic leaders and teachers, develop new multidisciplinary Australian works and unlocks the potential of young emerging artists from across regional NSW. Music, dance, physical theatre, film and design are all a part of the new works created.

Milk Crate Theatre 2015 Program

Milk Crate Theatre
2015 Annual Program

Milk Crate Theatre has announced their 2015 Annual Program, outlining all of their exciting events planned for 2015.

Announcing the 2015 Stella Prize Longlist

Announcing The Stella Prize
2015 Longlist

The Stella Prize is delighted to announce the 2015 Stella Prize longlist. From more than 150 entries, this year's Stella Prize judges – critic and writer Kerryn Goldsworthy (chair); journalist and broadcaster Caroline Baum; writer and lecturer Tony Birch; singer–songwriter Sarah Blasko; and acclaimed author Melissa Lucashenko – have selected twelve great books by Australian women.

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