Performing Arts
Why are 'feminine' crafts like basket weaving disparaged by politicians?
We don’t see such sneers at woodwork, metalcrafts or other "manly" pursuits.
Career spotlight: Contemporary dancer
Three dance professionals, from Bangarra, Australian Dance Theatre and Sydney Dance Company, offer advice for aspiring dancers and shed light…
Australia’s largest contemporary art gallery to be constructed in Melbourne
NGV Contemporary will be constructed as part of a multi-million revamp of the Southbank arts precinct, though experimental space Testing…
Review: My Sister Feather at La Mama Courthouse
An impressive new work. My Sister Feather is a terrific play, fully resourced in its theatricality and economy.
Alone time leads to new creative worlds
A group of children, with help from The Rabble, examine the complex relationship between loneliness and aloneness in a new…
On the move: the latest appointments and resignations
New Director for Writers SA, new Board for Music SA, and Bridging Hope Foundation welcomes new advisory chair.
Art, politics, money: current issues for a revisited cultural policy
In this extract from the latest Currency House platform paper, David Throsby discusses important issues and areas for concern that…
How the National Theatre is changing the face of ballet and drama
Making the arts accessible to working class kids and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, is a passion for the directors…
Australians in Venice for the architecture biennale
Australians make a global impact at the world’s premier architectural event prompting greater environmental and gender considersations.
$588,000 game-changer to improve festivals for people living with disability
Eastern Riverina Arts has been granted over half a million dollars in funding by the NDIA for a much needed…