Gina Fairley

Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's Senior Contributor, after 12 years in the role as National Visual Arts Editor. She has worked for extended periods in America and Southeast Asia, as gallerist, arts administrator and regional contributing editor for a number of magazines, including Hong Kong based Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. She is an Art Tour leader for the AGNSW Members, and lectures regularly on the state of the arts. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Instagram: fairleygina

Gina Fairley's Latest Articles

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Festival review: OpenField, Berry

A regional festival that trades on being genuine.

three people working and chatting in a ceramic studio. North Queensland Potters
Features

The pros and cons of a self-directed craft education

If you can't go to art school, you may be able to carve out a career via a self-directed studio…

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Features

6 reasons why teaching art workshops can boost your own creativity

Teaching art workshops is not an add-on – they can also creatively boost your own artistic practice.

Artist table in studio covered with paintbrushes. Money tips for artists
Features

12 money tips for visual artists in a looming recession

Artists are always on a budget, but the purse strings have just been pulled tighter. Here are a few studio…

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Ballet review: Manon, Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House

A technically and emotionally challenging ballet that, despite its traditional staging, still asks relevant questions today.

View of gallery exhibition with large ceramic sculpture in glass case. Wynne Prize.
Q&A

2025 Archibald finalists announced: conversation with curator Beatrice Gralton

This is the curator's first time delivering the finalist exhibition for three of Australia's most prestigious and best loved prizes.

Outdoor light installation at night of hanging blue illuminated rods. Illuminate Adelaide
News

Velvet Underground co-founder, 10-minute dance parties, drones: it’s all in for Illuminate Adelaide

Illuminate Adelaide has announced its 2025 program, including nine world premieres and plenty of winter immersive experiences.

Picture of an artist's palette with paint splotches, and woman looking through hole in it. Arts news watch.
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Arts news watch: this week's trending topics

We report it – you read it. Keep your eye on this week's top arts news stories.

Bald man in black jumper sitting in red chair in artist studio. Allan Mitelman.
News

Vale Allan Mitelman – a bold and prolific printmaker  

A humble gentleman with a deep legacy, Allan Mitelman's loss has saddened the visual arts sector.

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Opinions & Analysis

4 Aboriginal arts and culture centres underway … or not

What is the status of the four major new Aboriginal arts and culture centres underway around the country?

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