Dr Diana Carroll

Dr Diana Carroll is a writer, speaker, and reviewer currently based in Adelaide and London. Her work has been published in newspapers and magazines including The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, Woman's Day and B&T. Writing about the arts is one of her great passions.

Dr Diana Carroll's Latest Articles

Brian Robinson with his work Zugubal at Newcastle Art Gallery, 2026. Photo: Peter Stoop.
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The bold vision of Brian Robinson's Multiverse at Newcastle Art Gallery

The major Newcastle Art Gallery exhibition explores the expansive storytelling of Brian Robinson, where Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledge and…

Support Act's Dr Ash King leads the 'Sound Minds' workshop. A fair-skinned woman with long brown hair speaks into a microphone held in her right hand.
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How Support Act is reshaping wellbeing in the creative industries

Mental health risks are common across Australia's creative industries – but Support Act is here to help.

SWELL Sculpture Festival – Drew McDonald, Beach Ball Spider. Image: Ravel.
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More than a festival: how SWELL connects art, people and place

The annual SWELL Sculpture Festival transforms the stunning Gold Coast coastline into one of Australia's most accessible and inspiring arts…

Basil Sellers, the man behind the art prize. Photo: Kat Patton.
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The Basil Sellers Art Prize: rethinking what it means to welcome artists

A direct question from one local artist helped reshape the Basil Sellers Art Prize and set a new standard for…

The inaugural UniSQ Biennial Art Award exhibition in 2024. Photo: David Martinelli Photography.
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The new art award making its mark on Australia's contemporary art scene

The UniSQ Biennial Art Award returns for its second iteration in 2026 and entries are now open.

Winner of the 2025 Hornsby Art Prize Silke Raetze with her work Green Tea with Alex. Photo: Supplied.
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The Hornsby Art Prize could change your artistic journey

Entries are now open for the 2026 Hornsby Art Prize.

Taiwanese theatre producer BaoBao Chen and Australian music and film producer Tim Cole won at Creative Australia's 2026 Asia Pacific Arts Awards. Photo: Pia Barrera.
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Creative Australia's Asia Pacific Arts Awards: nominate someone today!

Do you know someone making a difference through their art? Get them in the running for the Asia Pacific Arts…

The Australian Youth Orchestra in 2025. Photo: Don Arnold.
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Australian Youth Orchestra: apply now for 2027

The Australian Youth Orchestra could help you take your music to the next level – apply now.

Hayley Coulthard and Anita Ratara with Mbitjana Ceramic. Hermannsburg Potters is one of 80 art centres exhibiting at the 2026 Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair. Photo: Alana Holberg / Hermannsburg Potters.
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Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair celebrates 20 strong years

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Australia loves its festivals, including the Adelaide Festival, pictured here in 2025. Photo: Morgan Sette.
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I've been an arts lover in both the UK and Australia – here's the difference!

Australian arts audiences are more relaxed, but maybe sometimes too relaxed.

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