News

Arts lose an angel
Betty Amsden, the pioneering philanthropist, known as the Arts Angel, has died aged 90.

10 artists who use water as their medium
Making a splash, these contemporary artists challenge the gallery’s white cube and create a conservator’s nightmare, but people love to…

On the move: appointments and resignations
A new Senior Producer joins the Sydney Opera House, and a symphony orchestra announces the successful applicants to its Fellowships…

Fringe cheaper for artists but not everyone is happy
New funding will ensure Adelaide Fringe is more affordable for artists but some argue the money could be better targeted…

Queensland Theatre scoops Matilda Awards
The best of the state’s 2016 theatre productions were celebrated at Monday night’s award ceremony.

Arts promises ahead of WA election
While the LNP is standing on its record for regional arts, WA Labor is going to the election with extra…

Indigenous creatives oppose Productivity Commission advice
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, writers and performers have published an open letter opposing Productivity Commission recommendations on copyright.

On the move: appointments and resignations
Darwin Festival, the Blue Room Theatre and Chamber Made Opera announce new roles and team members.

Regional initiative engages writers with disability
A three year program for aspiring writers with disability living in regional areas has received federal funding support.

Apologies to roadkill
From a video lament, to a comic spin on The Last Supper, this exhibition rethinks the physical and psychological reaction…