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Jake Chapman wants to ban kids from galleries
Museum of Brisbane director responds to Chapman’s irresponsible comments, joining a global swell against the publicity stunt.

VIDEO: Circus arts flourish at Edinburgh Fringe
Artists in Edinburgh are taking advantage of the presence of friends and colleagues to collaborate, experiment and train together.

The rise of the Art Advisor
With galleries increasingly under pressure, and universities pumping out a stream of arts professionals, other job options are flourishing as…

Australia's most prestigious Indigenous art award goes to...
From rural to remote to urban, the winners of Australia's longest running Indigenous Art Award were announced last night.

Composer Peter Sculthorpe dies aged 85
Tributes flow in for the ‘musical giant’ who passed away in a Sydney hospital on Friday morning.

Respected conductor to receive major award
An Australian music career spanning half a century will be recognised at the upcoming Art Music Awards.

Wage earners need not apply here
Performance artist Marina Abramović is under fire for exploitative work practices.

Active arts engagement the key to healthier living
In light of Australia’s looming obesity crisis, engaging with the arts is more important than ever before, especially given the…

Surviving on the Fringe: the reality for Edinburgh's arts community
The Fringe brings thousands of visiting artists to Edinburgh but what impact does this have on artists who call the…

Five films expose WA artists
Mobile and internet-connected release has brought a renaissance in short-films, championed by ABC Arts profiling WA artists.