Visual Arts

A year of directing dangerously
Going to work in a prison revived this theatre-maker and reminded him why he makes theatre.

Speed dating: find your perfect match
Speed dating may have ominous connotations in the romantic world but in the arts it's a different story

Copyright guide for street art and 3D printing
Did you know that copyright can apply to your tattoo and your tag? We bring you copyright updates from the…

Should a commercial gallery receive Catalyst funding?
Half a million is a big piece of the $12 million pie to be awarded to a commercial gallery within…

Great expectations set students up for a fall
Course outlines can offer tantalising visions to prospective students but some who go in planning a creative arts career are…

Overcoming creation guilt in the arts
Should being busy really be a badge of honour? The mounting pressure for artists to create more, more, more may…

Mikala Dwyer: MCA Collection
An exhibition of two newly acquired works by Sydney artist Mikala Dwyer, now on at the MCA.

Conferences shouldn't only be a talkfest
Creating different avenues for learning can turn conferences from a talkfest into an important space for practical education in the…

Beyond Bangarra: the centrality of Indigenous art in Australia
With Stephen Page celebrating his 25th year at Bangarra, we explore how white Australia’s attitude to Indigenous art and culture…

Melbourne Museum frocks up with Gorman
Fashion labels Gorman has found inspiration among the rocks and minerals of Melbourne Museum to create its Autumn '16 collection.