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The Minderoo Artist Fund gives artists the chance to go deeper
Mid-career WA artists Tim Meakins and Andrea Gibbs found something rare with the Minderoo Artist Fund: the time, space and…
How can artists make the most of the rise in affordable art fairs?
Australia is one of the Affordable Art Fair's fastest growing markets. While there are opportunities for artists, the big investment…
Reflecting on Country and creative practice with the UQ Art Museum's online reading group
At the UQ Art Museum, an online reading group for artists and creative practitioners explores Aunty Mary Graham’s writings on…
Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week
Opportunities for 24 to 30 August 2026 include new fellowships, funding and arts prizes.
Hyun Lee on French Girls: ‘You experience all of these magical things that reward you for taking the risk’
Hyun Lee shares the many moments of serendipity that led to showing her debut feature film at both SFF and…
What I've Learned: Thomas Gorham, acrobat
Acrobat and circus artist Thomas Gorham of Head First Acrobats discusses his career, what it's like to perform naked and…
Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week
Opportunities for 17 to 23 August 2026 include several new artist residencies.
What I've Learned: Merran Hamilton, animal wrangler
Merran Hamilton was once a teacher – now she's on a US movie set being shot in Melbourne.
Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week
Opportunities for 10 to 16 August 2026 include prizes, production opportunities, exhibition slots and fellowships.
Leading the change: where Australia's cultural leaders are made
Byron Writers Festival's Jessica Alice says NIDA's MFA in Cultural Leadership not only helped her understand good leadership, but also…