14 h. ago ‘Closed shop’: Sculpture by the Sea artists lash arts body over lack of funding

The popular outdoor sculpture exhibition was almost cancelled because of a lack of funding – now more than 100 artists have made an urgent plea.

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6 d. ago Fed up with arts ‘propaganda’, this Archibald winner is debuting at Sculpture by the Sea

Distinguished painter Tim Storrier has a few thoughts about contemporary art – so he’s bypassing the big galleries.

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2 w. ago Why do super funds make this crucial information so hard to find?

Unfortunately, this is just another example of the lack of interest many superannuation funds have in their members’ welfare when they retire.

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3 w. ago Sculpture by the Sea finds lifeline after flagging funding shortfall

A major corporate sponsor has stepped in after federal Arts Minister Tony Burke ruled out federal funding for the event.

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4 w. ago Row erupts over Sculpture by the Sea funding as summit seeks ways to support arts sector

Federal Arts Minister Tony Burke has weighed into the issue of Sculpture by the Sea funding after its founder warned the event may not go ahead this year.

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4 w. ago Bondi’s Sculptures by the Sea at risk of cancellation due to lack of funding

Organisers of the event have warned that unless $200,000 can be raised within the next two weeks, one of Australia’s longest-running events may be cancelled.

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4 w. ago ‘Headed for a financial cliff’: Sculpture by the Sea in doubt amid budget shortfall

The dire warning comes just days before a key arts tax summit at the Sydney Opera House to find ways to extend a lifeline to the bleeding arts sector.

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