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US-Australian cultural exchange launched with major First Nations exhibition in Washington
Over 200 works by legendary and contemporary First Nations artists are drawn from the NGV collection to land in Washington…

Determined to 'drive men crazy', Mona’s Ladies Lounge saga continues in the Supreme Court
Artist Kirsha Kaechele has appealed the ruling to allow men inside Mona’s Ladies Lounge and feels “inspired” by the Supreme…

Opportunities and awards
Emerging composer fellowship open for applications, plus Victorian live music investment, finalists of play award and more!

So you want my arts job: Photography Curator
Understanding the powers of photography to reflect the zeitgeist and tell a story is vital for anyone interested in the…

A diasporic theatrical take on AI, with an Asian immigrant mother in futuristic Brisbane
In a new bilingual theatre production, an immigrant mother seeks solace in a humanoid following the death of her daughter.

So you want my arts job: Wildlife Illustrator
Peter Schouten has been a freelance wildlife illustrator for five decades, with the depiction of prehistoric animals being his speciality.

Transforming a car warehouse and reviving a flooded city: what 2 private galleries bring to the regional ecology
Commercial galleries in regional settings are attracting artists and visitors through innovative means.

Roxane Gay on fierce opinions and why it’s good to be a little delusional
The New York Times writer Roxane Gay spoke in front of an enthusiastic Melbourne crowd on Tuesday night.

Opportunities and awards
Dark Mofo 2025 call-out, last chance to enter Ulrick and Schubert Photography Award, plus winners of Impact Awards and more!

A giant in photography falls – for now
The Centre for Contemporary Photography has laid off staff and will vacate its existing premises at the end of this…