Visual Arts

Why we need to value our time
Resources are shrinking and there is never enough time, but we have collected advice on how to develop strategies to…

David Walsh reveals âStuff we are planning to doâ
Dreams have become plans for Mona's next stage with a reveal of designs, acquisitions and footprints for the future

What art market? 2015 the year under the gavel
With just shy of 20,000 lots offered across 2015, we look at how the artworks faired in auction and the…

The 10 most expensive artworks sold in 2015
Totaling just shy of $13.6 million, these ten paintings bolstered the art market in 2015, seven breaking the $1 million…

MYEFO brings more bad news for the arts
Galleries, museums and books are the arts sector losers under the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO).

Being part of the arts
Encouraging transparency and participation, the 2016 ArtsHub Conference will provide the sector with an opportunity to get answers from industry…

What to do when facing an uncertain future at work
We live in uncertain times, as Australia Council employees know only to well, so you need a plan beyond your…

Merger creates improved community arts opportunities
Creating Australia and the Cultural Development Network will merge to enhance their philanthropic work with local governments and communities.

Unveiled: Latest program announcements
From Perth to Brisbane, this week's announcements include exhibitions, festivals, and ambitious seasons.

Lurid Beauty: Australian Surrealism and its Echoes
The exhibition successfully highlights the pervasive relevance of surrealist principles throughout contemporary Australian art.