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Examining the relationship between politics and the arts, and whether Australians are sensitive towards topics of war or violence.

29 arts organisations and festivals celebrate a milestone anniversary in 2023. Who are they? ArtsHub takes a look.

Looking back over the Artspace Mackay 20-year journey of providing agency to the region’s diverse communities.

Eventbrite - Artspace Mackay presents CANCELLED: Artist Talk: Jasmine Togo-Brisby - Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Artspace Mackay. Find event and ticket information.

Eventbrite - Artspace Mackay presents Artist Talk: Jasmine Togo-Brisby - Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Artspace Mackay. Find event and ticket information.

Eventbrite - Artspace Mackay presents Exhibition opening: Lindy Lee: Moon in a Dew Drop, + more - Friday, November 5, 2021 at Artspace Mackay. Find event and ticket information.

Premium Content Subscriber only Bookmark this article, save it and send it to your friends and family for it will become your go-to guide for what’s on for the rest of the year. There are more than 200 events on the list, all in date order with still more to come. If you know an event that should be on the list, email heidi.petith@news.com.au This list will be updated as more events are announced so make sure to keep check on what’s happening, right here. MAY Mackay Roadshow by Audi Ce...

Premium Content Subscriber only Art lovers, researchers and the like can now find more than 40 years of collected artworks at the click of a button. About half of Mackay Regional Council’s collection, which surpasses 1200 pieces, has been digitised and made available online via Artspace Mackay. Mayor Greg Williamson said works could be searched by colour, object/type or artist with users able to make and share their shortlists. “It enables anyone and everyone to search the collecti...

Premium Content Subscriber only Were at the halfway mark of Mackays Australia Day Awards, with five community advocates recognised for their service to the region. Unveiled at a gala dinner at the MECC, people have been awarded the prestigious awards for their dedication to the arts, community and sports. Mayor Greg Williamson said all nominees and winners across all categories deserved the recognition they had been given this evening. "We all know last year was a tough year, but theres an ...

Mackays 2021 Citizen of the Year Mabel Quakawoot has been many things to many people - an active citizen, an educator, a mentor and volunteer. Her tireless efforts for the community were recognised at a gala dinner at the MECC on Monday night. Young Citizen of the Year went to Emmett Withers and the Lori Burgess Community Volunteer Award winner was Russell McLennan. Emmett Withers began his charity Emmett 4 Animals when he was five years old and has gone on to help thousands of stray animal...