News

On the move: latest sector appointments
New Board members, Artistic Directors, managers and more announced across Australia and New Zealand.

‘How is the Great Australian Novel going?’
Author Nicholas Jose says the Great Australian Novel 'isn't doing too badly, thanks'.

Repositioning Emily Kam Kngwarray, and why now
A rethinking of the work of Emily Kam Kngwarray reminds us that Country and Community come first.

Education in brief: a Hive for kids, a conference for art educators and news from around the web
Sensory art for kids in Sydney, and the National Visual Art Education Conference in Canberra. Plus Australian schools and universities…

This week's arts news and trending topics
What's in the headlines and what arts news people are talking about this week.

LUME not Louvre? Leonardo da Vinci up next for immersive spectacular
Viewers will receive an intimate encounter with Leonardo da Vinci's 'Mona Lisa' on THE LUME's big screens – closer than…

Hands on the art please
Artist and designer Lucy Simpson offers an experience of Country for gallery-goers living with disability, in a new sensorial installation.

US ‘warrior librarian’ Tracie D Hall speaks at State Library Victoria
Prominent American advocate for libraries, Tracie D Hall visits Melbourne to talk about book banning and the concomitant decline in…

Opportunities and awards
Studios open for applications, plus recipients of glass and craft fellowships, winners at DanceRites, Nature Writing Prize and finalists of…

Theatrical ceramic-based installation shakes up tradition at Tramway, Scotland
Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran has changed the face of ceramics in Australia; now he is bringing his vision to Scotland.