Australia

Arts West opposes National Programme for Excellence
A coalition of cultural organisations have spoken out against the proposed funding reduction to the Australia Council.

Largest number of Australian artists selected for APT8
Australian artists make up 20% of APT8 placing our local artists at the heart of this internationally recognised regional forum.

The House on the Lake
Kim Hardwick's artful direction leaves no fingerprints on the perfect crime.

Children and Art
Tyran Parke crafts a compelling family narrative with honesty, tenderness and immense talent.

The essential skills of public speaking
The latest in our series looks at how to overcome our greatest fear and master the art of public speaking.

Unveiled: Latest announcements
A musician remembered, and an expanded program at Cairns Indigenous Art Fair are amongst this week's announcements.

The Dream
This Australian Ballet's crowd-pleasing retelling of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is gorgeous and it is not the only joy in…

Mobilising audiences to oppose Australia Council Budget cuts
Arts companies are enlisting the weight of audience opinion to protest the Minister's Budget move redirecting funding from the independent…

Crowdfunding acquisitions: the next fundraising trend
Our museums use social media to stimulate audiences, so why not use technology’s reach to grow their collections?

Boycott call prompts questions about self-publishing
Art dealer Beverly Knight has called for a boycott of a monograph by collector Pat Corrigan. We investigate the line…