Australia
NZ launches $175 million arts support package
Valued at AUD $163,483,753, the new program was launched on Friday by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and colleagues.
Morrison Government's complete abandonment of the arts is shocking
Tony Burke, the Shadow Minister for the Arts, is stunned by the Coalition's apparent willingness to let the arts and…
Reconciliation is not only remembering, but advocating for change
To mark National Reconciliation Week #InThisTogether2020 we dive into our archive to share some of the meaningful conversations along the…
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
First Nations Awards, orgs reopening, MSO Music Marathon, Darwin Festival goes ahead, artist opportunities, major survey at MAGNT, and more…
Book review: Fuck Happiness By Ariel Gore
Writer Ariel Gore asks an important question: Is there a gender bias in the positive psychology movement?
$30,000 Bowness Photography Prize is calling for entries
A reduced entry fee and supported logistics are COVID-responsive measures that will assist artists to enter Australia’s most important contemporary…
Artists face financial vice over cancelled residencies
COVID-19 has made it hard for artists seeking professional development opportunities. We look at advice for those who have been…
Book review: The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams
You will emerge with a deeper understanding not only of words but of the subtle biases of language.
Review: Head on Photo Festival 2020
In a first, Head On Photo Festival went online this year, delivering over 100 virtual exhibitions. So what might that…
The problem with arts funding goes back to its inception
To fix funding for the cultural sector, Karen Hands argues that you need to look at its origins.