Visual Arts
Beyond Bangarra: the centrality of Indigenous art in Australia
With Stephen Page celebrating his 25th year at Bangarra, we explore how white Australia’s attitude to Indigenous art and culture…
Melbourne Museum frocks up with Gorman
Fashion labels Gorman has found inspiration among the rocks and minerals of Melbourne Museum to create its Autumn '16 collection.
Why this week means I would refuse Catalyst funding
A grants manager argues that arts organisations should reconsider taking money from a government that is deporting babies.
New warrant would allow police to seize museum artefacts
A new model proposed by a government review would give museums clearer public accountability and reduce the chances of another…
Ballet students get a place to call home
The single new major allocation for the arts in the 2014 budget has provided a residence for young dancers.
ACMI X makes a place for living creators
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image will redefine its role, working with screen creators to enable them to make…
Why 24 people need a 350-seat theatre
A tiny town in the Riverina is about to move its popular opera program from a converted pig-pen to a…
Stretching boundaries to find opportunities
Flowers and fashion create new avenues for artists to explore creative exchange and market opportunities.
Money to upgrade regional arts facilities
Regional capital grants enable small towns to become cultural destinations.
Should you do a PhD?
A PhD can open doors for artists and creatives—but only if accompanied by some clever strategising.