Visual Arts

Applause: Latest awards and arts success stories
Winner of Hazel Rowley Literary Fellowship announced, Good Design Awards addresses gender imbalance within industry, Inky Awards announces longlist, and…

Artists celebrated at Australia Council Awards & Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards
Artists from across Australia have been honoured at awards ceremonies in Sydney and Adelaide on Monday.

On the move: latest appointments and resignations
Creative Director announced for Hobart Current, Hothouse Artistic Director steps down, ABC welcomes new chair, Adelaide Festival tenure extended, and…

National conference looks into the health of art education
The trends, wins and pressure points in the art education sector, as identified at the National Visual Art Education Conference.

Work for someone or go it alone?
What are the benefits of the different paths? Both ways let you practice your art, and get paid for it,…

Review: Schuldfabrik, Adelaide Festival
Ever felt guilty about an expensive, even extravagant designer purchase? Now imagine how guilty you’d feel if the product you…

ICYMI: this week's arts news in brief
Major Structural Change in the Arts Party announced, LPA's Chief Executive calls for halt on new festival licenses, Historic assets…

Artists campaign against discriminatory pay gap
The disability pay gap in the arts has widened to a staggering 42%. Now artists are calling for real change…

Ben Quilty on self-doubt and the toll of success
Artist Ben Quilty has long been a darling within collecting circles and the media for his championing of causes, but…

Artist takes over abandoned art deco mansion
Real estate is said to be all about location, but maybe it is all about the art? Melbourne artist Rone…