Australia

The art of tradition
Why do some events resonate so strongly with audiences that they become instant favourites, whereas other programming decisions quickly fall…

Applause: latest funding and awards announced
Brett Whiteley Travelling Art Scholarship winner announced, NSW Premier's History Awards winners celebrated, finalists for tidal.18 revealed, and more.

$2 million boost for First Peoples with new Creative Industries Action Plan
The Victorian Government’s Action Plan is designed to boost employment opportunities for First Peoples in the creative industries, and raise…

Can a new arts precinct put Karratha on the cultural map?
A major new arts precinct in the heart of the Pilbara demonstrates how the arts enrich community while also strengthening…

Australia Council delivers $6.3 million to Australian artists
Female artists lead the way in the latest Australia Council grants, with female artists receiving more than half the project…

Review: National Art – Part One, at NAS Gallery
Building upon a teaching and touring archive, 50 artists have gifted significant artworks to the National Art School Collection. Those…

Review: The Elements of an Offence, Queer Fringe: New Theatre
The Elements of an Offence showcases a cast who bring considerable charm and comic timing to their work.

Assembling the next generation of diverse theatre-makers
Embedding culturally diverse young people in the theatre-making community requires more than just offering them opportunities to write, act or…

Cracking the US market: Art Money’s Paul Becker on changing the culture of collecting
An Australian art business takes on the toughest art market in the world – and it’s making waves.

Review: Amphibian, Space Theatre Adelaide Festival Centre
Amphibian is a tantalising schools show, a considered, collaborative work from Adelaide’s Windmill Theatre Company that seeks to broach topics…