National

What is the role of the artist today?
American theatre-maker Michael Rohd reflects on the importance of listening and curiosity, and the role of art in our turbulent…

Ten Australian niche museums
Have you ever viewed a sculpture 40 feet underwater? Or taken a peek into the bedrooms of Russia's aristocracy? Australia’s…

Book Review: Poly by Paul Dalgarno
In a post Fifty Shades of Grey world, Poly is another story with sex at its heart.

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
New podcast funding, Deadly Fringe is back, $35M bequest for QAGOMA, Orange Gallery redevelopment, Pinchgut turns to film, Children's Book…

Rescinded funding results in a far from Immaculate reception
The war of words between artist Casey Jenkins and the Australia Council has escalated, with high profile artists coming in…

20x20: Your guide to navigating uncertainty
Celebrating 20 years of ArtsHub, we revisit this article from 2016 looking at uncertainty – a topic that's clearly timely,…

Get ready for ArtsHub’s Visions 2020 conference
On 9 December, ArtsHub will bring the arts sector together in an event to mark the end of one of…

Tarnanthi turns to the stories of women to lead us out of crisis
Working with 87 artists during the pandemic and remote lockdowns, Tarnanthi continues to be innovative, and in a first, throws…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Helpmann Academy announces funding recipients, applications open for Arts Access Leadership Awards, Recipient of Schenberg Art Fellowhip named, and more.

New report reveals gaps in music education for primary school children
A new report highlights the importance of learning music for primary school children, and acknowledges the gaps that currently exist…