National

Do we need a National Indigenous Theatre?
The new conversation about a National Australian Theatre has a feeling of deja vu for Indigenous performers who have long…

Young performers grapple with mortality and manhood
A new series of forums presented by St Martins Youth Arts Centre explores young people’s thoughts about death and masculinity.

Photographer snaps up National Portrait Gallery People’s Choice Award
Canberra photographer Andrew M Lance has taken out the People’s Choice Award at the 2014 National Portrait Gallery National Portraiture…

Sunshine on Leith
The back catalogue of Scottish outfit The Proclaimers takes prime position in this assemblage of three intertwined love stories.

Developing the potential of the digital revolution
The recent Remix conference explored how technology and entrepreneurship are remaking culture in the information age.

Interior Design awards announced
The best in Australian design has been celebrated at the 2014 Australian Interior Design Awards & the winning creations revealed.

An exhibition of furniture design at its best
Mid-Century Modern is the first exhibition dedicated to Australian furniture from the 1940s to the 1970s.

NICA and Flying Fruit Flies join forces to strengthen circus sector
The two national schools have signed a Memorandum of Understanding designed to strengthen career pathways for circus students.

New Australia Council grants system on the way
With a new grants system and a five-year-strategic plan in preparation, the sector can expect significant changes from the Australia…

Surrealist artist and Alien creator dies
Swiss artist H.R. Giger died this week aged 74.