National

Vale Peter Corris
Corris, described as the godfather of Australian crime fiction died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday night.

Eight mid-career artists announced as 2018 Sidney Myer Creative Fellows
The 2018 Sidney Myer Creative Fellows each receive a tax-free grant of $160,000 over a two-year period.

A generous space: the strengths and challenges of experimental performance
Despite being under-resourced, the experimental and contemporary performance sector in Australia punches well above its weight.

Truth or Dare – how art gets us asking questions
Conversation Starters returns to the MCA, a weekend-long program that asks life’s biggest questions through art and play.

Barry Keldoulis on what makes a mature art fair
On the eve of Sydney Contemporary, ArtsHub speaks with fair director Barry Keldoulis on closing the gap on elitism and…

The rise and rise of Indigenous ceramics
As this year’s finalist commissions are unveiled for the Indigenous Ceramic Award, we talk to the artists to help understand…

Audiences thrown in the deep end of unconventional performances
Two upcoming productions use the unusual setting of a swimming pool to tell an immersive story.

Applause: latest funding and prize winners
Miles Franklin Literary Award winner revealed, Hear For You Film Festival winners announced, Shortlist for Hindmarsh Prize announced, and many…

Review: Calamity Jane, Belvoir
Shows are almost always better when you can barely tell the difference between the stage and the stands – Calamity…

ArtsHub Monthly Briefing: August
Politics, policy and passion set the tone for August 2018.