National

National code of conduct for disability access and inclusion to be developed
Arts Access Australia is developing a national, self-regulatory and voluntary Code of Conduct for disability inclusivity, accessibility and equity for…

The Line Must be Drawn Here! City Gallery Wellington in crisis
The City Gallery Wellington saga may be reaching a final outcome – but it's a long way from over. Arts…

Australian art world buys into NFTs
With a new dedicated NFT gallery opening and artists launching their work in new marketplaces, NFTs seem like they're here…

First artists revealed for 10th Asia Pacific Triennial
21 artist and collectives revealed for APT10 - as well as region specialisations - offering a balance between the deep…

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
Australia Council farewells Executive Director Advocacy and Development; Brisbane Powerhouse appoints new CEO/Artistic Director; NAVA announces new Advocacy Director and…

Distinguished public figures but only one politician in a telling 2021 Archibald shortlist
If the Archibald reflects who Australians value and honour, the lack of politicians as subjects among this year's finalists is…

Book Review: The Believer by Sarah Krasnostein, Text Publishing
From the author of The Trauma Cleaner comes a new book about the depths and nuances of belief

Opportunities and Awards
AusCo First Nations Awards announced, Geelong Contemporary Art Prize winner, The Lighthouse Award for arts managers named, plus composers, comics…

Australians at Venice Biennale – what does the history say?
A new book maps out the cultural aspirations and artistic accents of Australian representation at Venice Biennale, once Anglo-derived, now…

Imagining 2030: A New Approach sets the horizon on a national cultural policy
The need for a national cultural policy has long been touted as critical for the arts to be better valued…