National

An Absolute Idiot’s Guide to Art
A whimsical, accessible and entertaining introduction to the basics, the philosophy and history of art.

Apologies to roadkill
From a video lament, to a comic spin on The Last Supper, this exhibition rethinks the physical and psychological reaction…

Nostalgia is a dirty word for arts programmers
From rock concerts at wineries to day-time concerts at performing arts centres, programmers have found ways to engage ageing audiences…

Music under the Moon
A glorious musical celebration at the Sydney Opera House to welcome the Chinese New Year.

Not crediting images is not good enough
Not crediting artists' images online is an ongoing problem, from the top down.

An opportunity to be a cultural diplomat
Cultural diplomacy grants recognise the capacity of the arts to showcase the complexities and riches of Australia.

When you need a lawyer
There are a few things to consider before you seek legal representation.

Picasso to bring big dollars to Australian non-profit
The sale of a rare collection of Picasso prints valued at $9.3 million will result in a generous gift to…

Ditch the director!
Why do Australian festivals have a mania for moving their Artistic Directors on after only three or four years?

The name of the game
Is acknowledgement just a case of name-dropping, or is the honouring of benefactors more than a complex deal for dollars?