ARTS alive - program 13, 1997

new major dance company selected: the state of Victoria has selected Chunky Move as its new contemporary dance company. Premier Jeff Kennett explains the selection.
australian exhibition at the venice biennial: the Australian exhibition at the Venice Biennial has received good reviews.
sweet charity begins in sydney: the stage musical 'Sweet Charity' will open 12 July in Sydney. Cast member Deb Mitchelmore speaks to Arts Alive.
alternate support for the arts: the Australian Foundation for Culture and the Humanities is now finding its feet as an alternate source of support for the arts.
a short story: read by writer Bill 'Swampy' Marsh of Adelaide, taken from the frothcoming 'Looking for Dad' (ABC Books).
the news read by Fiona Parker [4 minutes 59 seconds]: news script