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From bark painting to video: innovation goes bush
Embedded in a history of self determination and activism, YolĹ‹u artists are rethinking traditional storytelling with a 21st century inflection,…

Solid studio time the secret to artists' success
Situated in the heritage precinct of the old Darlinghurst gaol site, the National Art School offers a unique study experience…

New targets for female participation in screen
From 2019/2020, the goal is to have women make up 50% of directors, writers and producers on projects that receive…

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Revisiting Beethoven's masterpieces, new work from Mike Parr; networking for women and finding the value public art.

Artist accused of yellowface withdraws from Fringe Festival
An artist has pulled her show out of the Melbourne Fringe Festival after offending members of the Asian Australian community.

If you’re not being rejected, you are not applying enough
Award-winning printmaker Mark Graver has four tips for any artist wanting to kickstart their practice.

Exhibition calls for solidarity with Hong Kong
Sleepless Summer endeavours to rally support for democracy protests with works from Australian and Hong Kong artists.

Studios as fertile ground for mid-career desert
A model for artists’ studios in Western Sydney shifts the paradigm from mere workspace to career catalyst – at a…

Writers hit back at funding cuts
Industry fears for future of Australian writing, as national infrastructure is cut back again.

Icon of visual theatre moves to the next stage
Kim Carpenter, the founder of beloved visual theatre company Theatre of Image, is closing his company after 30 years.