Australia
Gippsland communities welcome artists
The communities of Gippsland host six artist residency programs, art workshops and more in May at Come and Play 2017.
Contemporary jewellery goes to the people
A major award for contemporary jewellery has made a move to increase public engagement with a people’s choice award.
Olley and Hockney, together
Portraits are a link between Margaret Olley and David Hockney, two very different artists being shown at the Tweed Regional…
My Fair Lady
A trip down memory lane especially as Andrews, if not on stage, was in the audience as Director.
Vale: a tribute to three important artists we have lost
The Australian art world farewelled three important artists recently – abstractionist Robert Rooney, painter Eric Smith and Indigenous legend, Hector…
The Australian who beat Renoir
An exhibition by a contemporary Melbourne artist was the second most visited art show in 2016, beating exhibitions by Renoir,…
Proof arts make kids smarter, healthier and better adults
Consolidated evidence gathered by Britain’s Cultural Learning Alliance provides new proof that arts education is an excellent investment.
Redressing literature's gender imbalance
Book advertisements on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day betray how gendered the publishing world remains.
Transforming regional towns with the arts
The arts can transform regional communities through different approaches. Here are four strategies that often work.
Free tools for students who want work in the arts
Your degree is important but it’s not enough. The arts industry is incredibly competitive so getting work will require using…