Australia

A recipe for a sustainable arts practice
If a sustainable arts practice were a meal what ingredients would it need? Dancer and choreographer Alison Plevey thinks arts…

Sector responds to invisible arts department
Last week’s announcement by Prime Minister Scott Morrison that the arts will no longer have a prominent or titular role…

ICYMI: A wrap of this week’s arts news
Key NSW organisations make Board announcements, plus festival and program announcements for Theatre Works, ACO and Summer Nights as well…

Celebrating Australian artists showing abroad
One of the healthiest ways of supporting contemporary art practice might be placing it beyond our shores – and then…

Coming Together, Melbourne Recital Centre (VIC)
Adam Simmons and the Australian Chinese Music Ensemble offer an intimate exploration of the craft and beauty in a musical…

Water, QAGOMA (QLD)
Bouncing between spectacular installations and intimate considerations, Water is a nuanced exhibition that tackles tough climate challenges.

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
$450,000 in Copyright Agency's Culture Fund grants, Design Tasmania 2019 Award winners, John Fries Finalists, 2020 Stand Up! Grants plus…

5 ways you can protest the arts department being axed
Artists across Australia are speaking up to defend our sector disappearing in the latest public service shake-up.

Punk Rock, fortyfivedownstairs (VIC)
Put your fear of missing out into gear and get to this. Rock and roll is dead but punk rock…

Sick, NICA (VIC)
NICA students and Gavin Marshall deliver a sophisticated, contemporary circus work.