Australia
Arts community laments the loss of Souris
With last week’s cabinet reshuffle George Souris was stripped of his portfolio as Arts Minister. This is what you thought:
Curator appointed at NZ gallery
An opportunity to oversee the physical and aspirational expansion of regional NZ gallery has been filled.
Why go back to the bush?
Thirty years ago arts enthusiasts couldn’t wait to leave regional Australia. Now some are going home.
Australia, Europe and the search for a soul
Australia benefits from its broad view of culture but cultural programming needs values and excellence not just face-painting.
Reduce arts funding, recommends Commission of Audit
The Federal Government’s Commission of Audit released today demands efficiencies from the arts sector. It wants some arts programs abolished,…
Byron Bay Bluesfest
This is a festival (or should that be music orgy?) for genuine music lovers, despite some of the hiccups.
Good-bye Miss Monroe
This is a fine production regardless of your taste for 50s Hollywood or Monroe and a fascinating perspective on a…
Stella prizewinner finds gold in them thar hills
The $50,000 Stella Prize for women’s writing has been awarded to a work reclaiming masculine territory.
Emerging Writers' Festival Program
EWF is offering more quirks, parties and late night activity as it announces its 2014 program.
Australian venue named one of the world's most beautiful theatres
An Australian classic rubs shoulders with Shakespeare's Globe and Dusseldorf's Schausspielhaus in CNN's list.