Australia

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Festival news in the wake of lockdowns, major survey of studio clay practice, new art space for Hobart, new theatre…

A future-focused conversation around disability and inclusion
Featuring keynote speaker S. J. Norman, a First Nations artist of Wiradjuri descent, the full program for Arts Activated 2021…

Suzanne Cotter appointed new MCA Director
Australian expat to return home to take up the helm of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, after a 30-year…

Festival Review: Light Creatures, Illuminate Adelaide
Featuring a selection of rainbow light installations, Light Creatures brings some of the zoo’s most exotic inhabitants to life.

Why you should study an arts degree in regional Australia
Based in the heart of Ballarat's historic arts precinct, Federation University’s Arts Academy boasts a strong sense of community, a…

Exhibition Review: A Biography of Daphne, ACCA
Ovid's myth of Metamorphoses inspires many artistic iterations.

Book Review: The Last Bookshop by Emma Young, Fremantle Press
One for the bibliophiles: a small, bespoke business striving for survival in the top end of town.

Wanted: prospective ballet dancers who don’t fit the mould
Auditions for the National Theatre Ballet School are opening soon, and students with a passion for dance from all walks…

Against the grain: the art school that’s expanding careers
The National Art School is fully independent and puts hands-on studio practice first. Their annual Open Day allows you to…

How to pick the perfect acting school
There are many considerations to make when choosing where to study, from industry to artistry. Here’s how to know which…