National

Melbourne artist takes 5th John Fries Award
A sculptural-performance work is this year’ winner of the John Fries Award for an emerging artist.

Visual art expands across the vast Riverina
The Cad factory partners up with national art organisations to bring the region’s vibrant and diverse artistic culture to life.

Brisbane ticks off another lane refurbished with art
Two new public art commissions create a signature for Fortitude Valley, the latest in an ongoing citywide project.

A swan on an iceberg
The Australian Ballet joins an international trend thinking beyond the tutu with creative marketing that democratizes the artform.

Regional galleries proved to add value
A recent report by M&G NSW confirms that cultural venues in Evocities have bolstered regional domestic product and household income…

Pace will determine success for Deutscher and Hackett
Works by Margaret Preston, Rupert Bunny, Brett Whiteley and Jeffrey Smart feature in the company's upcoming August auction.

Sex workers accuse Griffin, Malthouse of exploitation
The theatre companies deny claims that Peta Brady's Ugly Mugs exploits sex workers, saying it is a work of fiction.

The Brisbane Declaration: a blueprint for the musical world
The vulnerability of local music traditions in an increasingly globalised world is a major challenge for 21st century musicians.

David Bowie Is: ACMI’s next Winter Masterpiece
The iconic rocker and cultural icon David Bowie will be the subject of the next Melbourne Winter Masterpieces Series.

Students given design tools of the future
Schools say goodbye to shoe box dioramas and hello to 3D robots, space observatories, mini satellites and race cars.