Australia

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Dark Mofo on hold for ticket release, Margaret River Open Studio hits new record, David Roche Museum celebrates anniversary, QSO…

News in Brief: What Melbourne's lockdown means for screens
Plus a round-up of all the week's news and reviews from the world of Australian film, television and games.

How Melbourne’s latest restrictions leave the arts exposed
Major events continue to cancel as Victoria enters its fourth COVID-19 lockdown - but what does this mean for the…

Exhibition Review: Ramsay Art Prize, Art Gallery of SA
For its third edition, the Ramsay Art Prize cements its reputation for edgy materiality, while staying open to new making…

What Melbourne's lockdown means for the arts sector
Another blow for Victorian arts organisations as a 7-day snap lockdown closes doors again, just as events were returning.

Australia Council announces $2.4M recovery investment
39 arts organisations and individuals have received Re-imagine funding specifically targeted at sector recovery, ranging from digitisation projects, mentoring programs…

ArtsHub’s 2021 Archibald, Wynne and Sulman predictions
112 artists vie for this year's Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prizes. Who will win Australia's most prestige gongs? We offer…

Digital is here to stay: how funders can support artists in the post-COVID landscape
With snap lockdowns and hybrid events part of the new normal Dr Jackie Bailey sees an opportunity for the creative…

How a Brit revolutionised Australian fashion, and engendered a new future
From miniskirts to jersey knits and branded labels, Mary Quant captured a youthful energy and quest for female independence in…

Opportunities and Awards: The Next Chapter, Ravenswood Prize and more
China residencies announced, The Next Chapter calling writers, Ravenswood Women Arts Prize winner, black&write! Fellowships announced, Writing NSW mentorship, plus…