Visual Arts

Gender and age in philanthropy
Australia's top women philanthropists talk gender and generation in the sector of giving.

Where are the arts in Turnbull's agility spin?
Shadow Minister for the Arts Mark Dreyfus QC responds to the 2016-17 budget and the government's failure to support the…

Between two worlds
Canberra’s Segue Festival aims to strengthen cultural ties between Europe and Australia, providing benefits for artists and audiences alike.

Rubbing shoulders with the future
Why cultural entrepreneurship works in our times of funding cuts, and tips from the experts on how to navigate new…

15 quotes we promise won't motivate you
Sometimes you just don't want to feel better. We take a leaf out of 'The Book of Uninspiring Quotes' for…

Why Australian performers struggle in Europe
A tour of European opera companies reveals the roadblocks Australians still face.

$1M donation to new SAM build
Shepparton Art Museum’s visionary build for the future is now ‘real and achievable’, thanks to additional philanthropic support.

Labor promises to return lost Australia Council funding
Last night’s Budget, which failed to address years of cuts to the arts, has prompted an election promise from the…

Creative industries policy doesn't treat arts as industry
The $115m in new funding in Victoria's Creative Industries Policy isn't as new as it looks, says Shadow Minister Heidi…

Risk enables an artist to grow – even at 83-years-old
VIDEO: Sydney Ball knows both sides of the risk equation – success and failure. With a new show opening at…