Visual Arts
Off the rack and into the museum
You can’t buy a dress worn by Grace Kelly or the Ballet Russe off-the-rack. But you can see Collette Dinnigan…
$10 an hour: harsh realities before Senate Inquiry
The Senate hearing on arts funding in Hobart was told the arts sector in Tasmania is close to collapse.
Stimulating audiences for Indigenous art
Nine in ten Australians value Indigenous art, but only one-quarter engage with it. A new report inspects the barriers and…
Moneybag: latest money news
Five Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts professionals have been announced as the 2015 participants of British Council’s ACCELERATE.
Fringe to mainstage: how does it happen?
Every year thousands of shows open at fringe festivals and independent venues. A few go on to mainstage productions and…
Why art merchandising is for you too
When you visit a museum or gallery, there is no escaping the gift shop. But individual artists can also take…
Unveiled: Latest program announcements
From Perth to Newcastle and Melbourne to Darwin, this week's summary of festivals and events includes film, design and video…
Bare: Degrees of undress
A diluted theme and over design misses the opportunity of a more serious conversation about Australian social mores.
WA arts community protests to Senate Inquiry
The Senate Inquiry into Budget cuts to Australia Council has heard fears that vulnerable communities will lose out most .
Ten reasons you should be attending Brisbane Festival
David Berthold’s first festival as Artistic Director has much to offer: here are our anticipated highlights.