The energy, intensity and strong physicality that has won Queensland's performing artists national renown is set to capture an international audience at the upcoming Australian Performing Arts Market (APAM). Read full story >

The first-round of the new $12 million public art fund, art+place, attracted more than 55 applications from across Queensland for projects as diverse as town centre redevelopments, memorials and children's play centres. Read full story >

Leah Purcell, the Aboriginal Centre for the Performing Arts' (ACPA) Resident Artistic Director, played a central role in the historic Federal Government apology to the Stolen Generations on 13 February. Read full story >

Writer, producer and company director Des Power has taken the helm of the Pacific Film and Television Commission (PFTC) Board following the resignation of Sir Llew Edwards. Read full story >

Those who believe romance is dead should visit the State Library of Queensland’s new exhibition, Travelling for Love. Read full story >

A famous feminist taken hostage, discontent daughters and an annoyed taxi driver adds up to an outrageously funny night with the Queensland Theatre Company's 2008 premiere play The Female of the Species. Read full story >

Few artworks can rival a huge tapestry chosen as the first major piece for the new Melbourne Recital Centre for its spirit of collaboration. Read full story >

Queensland bands The Red Paintings, The Gin Club and Small Mercies will cement Brisbane's reputation as one of the world's top cities for new music talent when they travel to Los Angeles in April for MUSEXPO 2008. Read full story >

All things Queensland will be celebrated in 2009, with the 150th anniversary of Queensland's independence from New South Wales. Read full story >

It's not clear who shined more brightly at the Gold Coast premiere of Fools Gold, Hollywood star Kate Hudson or our very own Sunshine State but one thing is for sure Queensland has established itself as a filmmakers haven. Read full story >

A passionate railway reformer and the man who helped avert the extinction of the Mahogany Glider are the 2008 recipients of Queensland Museum Medals. Read full story >

More than 100,000 people have passed through the doors of the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA) to view the exclusive Andy Warhol exhibition after only 60 days of its 114-day season. Read full story >

The Ideas Festival, Queensland's foremost public vehicle driving debate on the major issues will move to 2009 as part of Queensland’s 150th anniversary celebrations. Read full story >

Meet Gail Mabo Artistic Director of The Mabo Dance Company. The daughter of land rights activist Edward 'Koiki' Mabo, Gail has toured nationally and internationally as a dancer and choreographer with the Aboriginal and Islander Dance Theatre, taking dance to many remote Indigenous communities. Read full story >

It's time for the design talent of Brisbane to see and be seen and Pecha Kucha Night at the Brisbane Powerhouse is the place to do it. Read full story >

One of North Queensland's most iconic eco-systems is captured in The Museum of Tropical Queensland's exciting new exhibition Enchanted Rainforest. Read full story >

March at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts is a month of music, circus, comedy and dance. Read full story >

The colour and chaos of India arrives in Cairns this month with the JUTE Theatre/Crossroad Arts production Gods of Spicy Things – A Divine Comedy. Read full story >

At a time when droughts and floods dominate images of the Darling Downs, the stunning watercolours of Millmerran farmer Kenneth Macqueen, a key Australian modernist, reveals the innate beauty of the district and the farming lifestyle. Read full story >

The State Library is seeking nominations for the Library Board of Queensland Award, John Oxley Library Award and the John Oxley Library Fellowship for 2008. Read full story >

The Visions of Australia Grant, from the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, provides funding for individuals and galleries to create and tour exhibitions of Australian cultural significance. Read full story >

The Pacific Film and Television Commission are calling for applications to the Indigenous Development Scheme. Read full story >

Griffith University is offering a Masters of Arts in Cultural Leadership for the second consecutive year to meet the needs of individuals that aspire to a leading role in the arts and cultural sector. Read full story >

The Australia Council for the Arts and Arts Queensland invite proposals to deliver managing and producing services to Queensland theatre and dance groups. Read full story >

http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/
Write in Your Face - closing date 1 February 2008.
Projects with public outcomes (category C) - Round 1 application - closing date 3 March 2008.
Project and professional development (category B) - Round 1 application - closing date 3 March 2008.
International pathways - closing date 31 March 2008. Read full story >

http://www.abaf.org.au/skillsdevelopment/ artistbusiness.html#FiftyTopTips
AbaF has compiled 50 tips for visual artists grouped under headings of developing and maintaining a client base; documenting artwork; exhibiting artworks; marketing, and media relations. Read full story >

http://www.biff.com.au
The 17th Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF) is back again in 2008! Be among the first to receive the latest BIFF updates simply by subscribing to our e-news! Read full story >

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