Media releases

Sharing Australian talent with the world Seven unique performance and exhibition projects have been backed by the Albanese Labor Government to showcase Australian talent across the globe. 

Sharing the National Collection: Kusama comes to Dubbo An installation by one of the world’s most influential contemporary artists, Yayoi Kusama, will be on display in Dubbo as part of the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program. 

Exhibitions to tour Australia Australia’s most cherished collecting institutions will share their exhibitions right across the nation. Thanks to the Albanese Labor Government, 14 captivating exhibitions will make their way to museums across the country.

Sharing the National Collection: Sculpture to be unveiled in Caloundra A sculpture from the National Gallery of Australia’s Sculpture Garden will be loaned to Caloundra Regional Gallery on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast for two years thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program.

Broken Hill Sharing the National Collection loan spotlights women artists A new Sharing the National Collection loan featuring works exclusively by women artists will go on display at Broken Hill City Art Gallery for two years as part of the Albanese Labor Government program.

Australian premiere of Archie Moore’s kith and kin Queensland Art Gallery l Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) will tomorrow unveil kith and kin, an installation by Kamilaroi/Bigambul artist Archie Moore. 

New data highlights the value of Australia’s cultural and creative sector The Albanese Labor Government has released updated figures highlighting the significant contribution of the cultural and creative sector to our economy.

Warhol heading to Mudgee as Sharing the National Collection celebrates one million Over a million people have experienced the wonder of the national collection closer to home since it launched in 2023, and now it’s Mudgee’s turn.

Investing in Remote Communities with a new Utopia Art Centre The Albanese Labor Government continues to deliver on its commitment to invest in remote communities, with the official opening of a new Utopia Art Centre in Central Australia.

Creative Australia Board appointments The Albanese Labor Government has announced the appointment of Ms Rosheen Garnon as Deputy Chair, the reappointment of Ms Caroline Wood AM, and the appointments of Ms Hannah Pelka-Caven and Dr Michael Brand as members to the Australia Council Boar

New appointments to arts councils The Albanese Labor Government has appointed Ms Amanda Heyworth as Chair of the National Archives of Australia Council, Mr Gary Quinlan AO FAIIA as a Member, and Ms Tanya Hosch as a member to the National Library of Australia Council all for

New advisory group to champion Equity in the arts The Albanese Labor Government has appointed the first members to the Implementation Advisory Group supporting Equity: the Arts and Disability Associated Plan (Equity)

Howzat! National Museum catches Bradman’s Baggy Green One of Sir Donald Bradman’s Baggy Green caps has been secured by the National Museum of Australia with help from the Australian Government’s National Cultural Heritage Account. 

Revive Live to amp up Australian music Critical support is now available for live music venues and festivals through the Albanese Labor Government’s successful Revive Live program. 

Two archaeological objects returned to Ukraine As part of a special ceremony marking Ukraine’s Independence Day, the Albanese Labor Government has returned two archaeological objects that were illegally exported from Ukraine and imported into Australia in late 2023.