Visual Arts
Philanthropy supports Malthouse Theatre initiatives
Opportunities for independent artists, including residencies and placements, are being presented with the aid of philanthropic partners.
The New Rules of Public Art
Tired of the banal cookie-cutter art dished up for public locations? The new rules break the old rules to encourage…
On the Move: latest appointments and resignations
A new gallery director, a key television arts appointment, a conductor and new faces on Creative Partnerships Board are among…
The arts community's diversity problem
The arts are how we tell stories about ourselves, yet our sector is failing to embrace cultural diversity, both internally…
Touring exhibitions receive $1.6 million funding
The Federal Government's Visions of Australia program will enable seven exhibitions to visit 76 venues across Australia.
Super for arts professionals: getting the right advice
The erratic work life of arts professionals means many in the sector are unprepared for retirement – but they don’t…
New director thinks international for regional gallery
Geelong Gallery has a new director who sees the gallery as ripe for major drawcard exhibitions.
Minister moots new specialist high school for art
The Federal Minister for the Arts will investigate opening a new specialist secondary school, as part of a push to…
Life lessons for artists from Gilbert & George
Artists Gilbert and George have a way of transforming the mundane, with their eccentricities teaching us how to pay attention…
From babes to babies
A drag cabaret artist and a comedian with heaps of vagina jokes are not performers you would expect in children's…