Visual Arts

The Arts Market in the United Kingdom – Fact Sheet
With growth of almost 10% in 2012, the UK Creative Industries out-perform all other sectors of UK industry.

Melba encore: where is the value?
At the heart of controversy behind special funding of Melba is whether the money is delivering value to the community.

Glaring omission of artists among Women of Influence
CEOs, scientists, activists and innovators have been named on a list of 100 Women of Influence released today but not…

Artists can shine a light on nature in the dark
Do artists have a role or a responsibility to address ecological problems in their work?

What makes a festival a festival?
Festivals are not just about the presentation of work: they celebrate communities.

Making an impression: 39 years of the Fremantle Print Award
Over four decades, the Fremantle Arts Centre Print Award has played a central role within Australian printmaking.

Public and private meet to fund arts
The Queensland Government has partnered with a family trust to invest in a $1 million fund to improve arts businesses.

Adelaide Fringe Director to step down after 2015 festival
Chief Executive and Director Greg Clarke will move back to Sydney following his fifth and final Fringe.

Paul Yore cleared of child pornography charges
Magistrate finds that artist’s collage does not constitute the production and possession of child pornography.

Hobart Art Prize winners announced
Two $15,000 prizes have been presented to winners in two categories, Glass and Printmaking.