Australia

Practical arts activism for the election year
What can you actually do to swing the federal election? Quite a lot, argues arts advocate Esther Anatolitis.

Artists turn animators
Turning 'stone age animation' into new contemporary narratives thanks to COVID upskilling.

On the move: Latest sector appointments
Acting CEO announced for Arts Centre Melbourne, new Chair at Darlinghurst Theatre Company, Byron Writers Festival appoints new Artistic Director,…

Why RISE fund marks important sector moment
Big hART’s CEO and Creative Director Scott Rankin says RISE shows us it’s time to fund the arts with greater…

Set to repel audiences, Australia goes bold for Venice
No tote bags, no vernissage elitism, and no hero antics - Australia's representation at Venice breaks with the old guard…

Gallery carving space for Australia’s diverse young writers
The National Gallery of Australia’s digital mentorship program is helmed by those wanting to change the landscape for underrepresented arts…

Significant museum acquisitions that shapeshift history
Both the National Gallery of Victoria and National Museum of Australia announced significant acquisitions. But why are they important?

What makes an arts precinct?
Art precincts can drive social and economic value, but what defines them in the first place?

The arts news you may have missed
What's on, what's in the headlines, and the latest program releases – to put you ahead of the game this…

Dance review: Make Your Life Count, Arts House
A beguiling blend of dance and video that explores the vagaries of contemporary life.