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Arts boards in crisis: how have we landed here, yet again?
As the Adelaide Writers Week crisis worsens, many are asking why arts boards aren’t taking note of others’ past actions.
Must-see museum blockbusters in 2026
Dive in to a stunning range of major museum shows in Australia this year – from exciting new permanent displays…
Objet d’Art – Theo Koning review: a dynamic tribute to the late WA artist
Across a five decade career, artist Theo Koning explored his unique perspectives on the human experience.
Pippin Drysdale's Infinite Terrain review: charting 40 years in ceramics
Infinite Terrain celebrates the work of Pippin Drysdale in radiant style.
Alana Hunt’s A Deceptively Simple Need review: a meticulous study of Australia’s housing crisis
In her solo exhibition at PICA, Alana Hunt offers compelling perspectives on modern ideas of home ownership.
Latest Theatre Network data on salaries in the small-to-medium performing arts sector
Theatre Network Australia's latest salary survey reveals the number of permanent full-time staff in the small-to-medium performing arts sector is…
5 powerful highlights from this year’s Fremantle Biennale
The 2025 Fremantle Biennale brought to life over 25 ambitious, site-responsive artworks. Here are the five that stood out from…
Successful arts philanthropy fund winds up in scarce donor environment
A promising philanthropy initiative that has raised significant sums for independent arts projects in Western Australia has closed due to…
AusArt Day, first ever government-backed giving day for the arts: was it a success?
Billed as an important new initiative to boost arts philanthropy, Creative Australia’s inaugural AusArt Day achieved mixed results.
Which Australian Fringe festival is achieving the greatest growth?
All four of our major fringe festivals continue to draw strong crowds, but one looks likely to be on the…