Australia

The art of the artisan
Craft takes centrestage in a month-long event at Federation Square celebrating the art of the handmade.

Theatre gains new Manager
The Brisbane Arts Theatre will soon be joined by a new face to head the team.

Reworked myth wins Queensland Premier’s Drama Award
A contemporary take on the legend of Oedipus has been selected as the 2014-15 award winner.

And the Mosman Art Prize goes to…
From a field of 702 entries, the winning painting for this $30,000 Prize jostles between reality and abstraction.

Mangrove painting takes top prize
The Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize has been awarded to a Queensland-based artist for her eco-conscious artwork.

Art program underway in regional Queensland
La Boite Theatre Company artists and local communities are working together to create a new performance.

Making a powerful impact
An arts seminar will be hosted during a one-day event later this month, as well as a follow-up discussion later…

Australia's Top 30 most popular artists
Good news: Australians are interested in contemporary local visual artists and they want boundary-pushers more than ram-shearers.

Ready for the cultural gold rush of the year
The city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder is gearing up as host to the largest regional arts gathering in Australia.

Art for life’s sake
Indonesian artists speaking at the Regional Arts Australia Summit believe art should transcend beauty alone to question history.