Australia

Writers’ Festivals in Australia 2021
This year is shaping up to be a return of the writers festival as events that were cancelled are all…

Creating culturally safe spaces starts with decolonising our minds
At ArtsHub's Visions 2020 conference, cultural safety in the sector for First Nations artists and artists of colour was on…

What Netflix's Bridgerton teaches us about sex and race in Regency London
Adapted from a historical romance novel, Netflix’s Bridgerton is a saucy look at sex, gossip and race in Regency London.

Performance Review: Circa’s Humans 2.0, Carriageworks (Sydney Festival)
A riveting piece of contemporary circus that celebrates the group over the heroic individual and explores notions of trust and…

Opportunities and Awards Wrap
Auditions for We Will Rock You, opportunities for Indigenous artists in the Kinetic Artwork Competition, plus UTS announces its artists…

Tasmania dances out of lockdown
Writer Lesley Graham takes a retrospective look at Tasmania's dance sector, highlighting the range of works performed in late 2020…

Symbolism and the human psyche: The meanings behind still life artworks
What do the objects we leave behind say about us? Coffs Harbour Regional Gallery is looking for works for Still:…

Exhibition Review: Wendy Sharpe: Ghosts, Mosman Art Gallery
Wendy Sharpe’s exhibition possesses an undeniable, animal vibrancy, giving breath to shared anxieties, frustrations and ennui.

Outside the capitals, COVID-era festivals adapt to the new normal
Festivals in regional Victoria and the Gold Coast demonstrate their adaptability as the sector adjusts to COVID-safe conditions.

The 2021 Craft and Design Planner
From design festivals to solo exhibitions, we take a look at what the craft and design sector has planned for…