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Buoyant mood for tethered debut of ‘Skywhalepapa’

Skywhalepapa only had a tethered flight in Canberra on Sunday morning for what was to be his debut public flight with Skywhale.

Jasmin Durham ‘on pointe’ for 2020 Telstra Australian Ballet Dancer award

Australian Ballet coryphée Jasmin Durham was yesterday named one of six nominees for the 2020 Telstra Australian Ballet Dancer Awards.

New exhibition celebrates love in all its guises

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article may contain images of deceased persons. The National Portrait Gallery (NPG) is celebrating love in all its guises, from the romantic to the...

Warehouse Circus back with an ‘Interrobang’

Canberra’s Warehouse Circus have traversed a host of obstacles over the last 12-months while they’ve developed new show 'Interrobang'.

Shane Dundas lends his vocal talents to ‘Maya the Bee’ films

Ahead animated movie Maya The Bee: The Golden Orb releasing in January, Shane Dundas said he had a ball recording for the film.

Australians of the Year showcase significant objects

The National Museum of Australia’s 2021 Australian of the Year exhibition is open, displaying an object of significance from each recipient.

Arts & entertainment Christmas gift guide

If you’re scratching your head thinking of a gift for the art lover in your life, look no further than this creative Christmas gift guide.

National Opera will put Canberra on the international music map

The curtain will soon go up on National Opera’s inaugural season for 2021. Artistic director Peter Coleman-Wright discusses his vision.

Meet new Ausdance ACT director Dr Cathy Adamek

In late September, Ausdance ACT appointed Dr Cathy Adamek from South Australia as the organisation’s new director, their first in some time.

Tallagandra Hill’s live music a ‘revelation’ ahead of Rising Star festival

Next month’s Tallagandra Hill Rising Star Music Festival will feature three and a half hours of live music from five Canberra-based artists.

New book shows how Trevor Dickinson put Canberra’s concrete bus shelters back on the map

Having created art of Canberra’s Clem Cummings bus shelters over the last eight years, Trevor Dickinson has now written the book on them.

Know My Name showcases the often forgotten art of Australian women

A celebration and showcase of Australia’s female artists from 1900 to present, the first instalment of the National Gallery of Australia’s new flagship exhibition Know My Name features more than 350 works...

DESIGN Canberra 2020 festival launches

With over 200 events spanning across Canberra including open studios, talks, public art, and tours, DESIGN Canberra 2020 launched today.

Canberra artist Mick Ashley designs 2020 NRL premiership ring

An internationally acclaimed artwork by Canberra artist Mick Ashley of Leafy Sea Dragon Artwork will adorn the 2020 NRL premiership ring.

Emerging director’s debut work explores ‘Mess’ of isolation

Belco Arts’ latest production, Mess, taps into social isolation and withdrawal by way of the Japanese culture-bound syndrome, hikikomori.

Canberra Glassworks ‘thrilled’ to reopen fully this week

From Wednesday 16 September, the entirety of the Canberra Glassworks will reopen to the public for the first time since late March.

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