Australia

Opportunities and Awards: Vogel announced, Minderoo grants and more
Big opportunities to support the music industry, plus a bumper week for writing prizes and an Australian artist flying the…

Book Review: The Octopus Man by Jasper Gibson, Hachette Australia
Whatever the reason you pick up this book, you will not be disappointed.

Music review: Hand to Earth, Canberra International Music Festival
Hand to Earth offered an extraordinary insight into the ceremonies of our First Nations peoples.

Music review: Do I Matter?, Canberra International Music Festival
Do I Matter? distills the thoughts of some 200 women to a confidential survey about their private thoughts, though the…

Bringing a new lens to arts coverage on the ABC: Namila Benson talks Art Works
The host of ABC TV’s new weekly arts program promises to be much more than just a talking head.

Lure of community brings MTC’s next Artistic Director back to Melbourne
Anne-Louise Sarks came of age artistically in Melbourne, and is excited about championing the city's artists and playwrights in her…

Finding a place in the strange new world of NFTs
Some artists are jumping into NFTs while others see pitfalls. Jane O’Sullivan looks at both sides of this emerging meld…

Looking for art in regional NSW? Here’s a roadmap
A new web portal has been designed to showcase cultural opportunities in regional NSW and offer local knowledge to city…

The Northern Territory’s newest arts festival
A new festival in Ali Curung offers great opportunities to see inside Arlpwe Art and Culture Centre including meeting artists…

Residency in National Park offers transformative career experience
Working with park rangers, map curators, national archives and a leading design organisation, this unique residency is calling for artists.