Australia

How the visual arts are leading Perth Festival
Approached as a considered, curated component rather than as hastily-considered add-ons, Perth Festival offers a fresh model for the visual…

Curtain soon to close on right Royal exhibition at Bendigo Art Gallery
Now in its final weeks, Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits traces the history of the monarchy through the eyes…

National Art School's future secured
With a 45-year lease locked in and State Significance Organisation status secured, Australia's oldest art school is set to soar…

Vale Paul Blackwell
The popular South Australian actor has died aged 64, after a long battle with cancer.

Vale Dame Margaret Scott
Described as a woman of vision and passion, the founding director of The Australian Ballet School has died aged 96.

Review: Desert River Sea, Art Gallery of Western Australia
Six years in the making, and funded to the tune of $1.8M, Desert River Sea doesn't disappoint and offers a…

Exit Interview: Perth Festival’s Wendy Martin
As her fourth and final festival nears its end, Wendy Martin reflects frankly on her triumphs and challenges in the…

9 things to know when planning your first exhibition
Having your first exhibition can be both daunting and exciting. We speak with artists who offer practical suggestions for getting…

Why the arts sector must commit to real cultural change
Are we really on the cusp of genuine transformation, or is this just more virtue signalling from a sector which…

Top tips for emerging journalists
Whether you're starting out in print or an online publication, or considering a position in radio or TV, here are…