Visual Arts

Blood on the floor (literally) as Parr takes on Pollock
A bloody encounter between two icons sets the tone for a new survey exhibition of Mike Parr at the National…

New opportunity for artists and designers to animate public space
Ten successful applicants will each receive a total of $12,400 for their design.

New technology catches colour fugitives
The latest science in pigment technology enables artists to push their work in new directions.

$202M for Opera House Renewal
NSW Government has given the green light on the long-awaited rennovation to the Sydney Opera House Renewal.

Art award carries the voice of activism
An art award that responds to contemporary issues offers more than financial rewards for Indigenous artists.

How to start your own arts event (with little-to-no budget!)
No resources? No problem! Here’s how to turn your ideas into a reality and create, program and develop your own…

How to get free advertising on Google
Arts organisations, like other not-for-profits, are entitled to Google Grants but many are not utilising the opportunity.

Art school won't take new students
One of the nation's key arts schools has announced it will not take new studio-based students in 2017 pending a…

Funding culture outside the art world
Art doesn’t just live in galleries and theatres. Community festivals offer many artists a pathway to professional growth.

When car paint is a girl's best friend
Not a diamond in sight, but this contemporary jewellery will make you drool over pieces made of gardening equipment, velcro…