Australia

Ten must-see shows at Sydney Festival
On the eve of the 2015 festival, here are our hot tips as to the shows you absolutely shouldn’t miss…

Audio: Making money in the art market
Around $85 million was traded on the art market last year. How do you get a piece of it?

Minister to review cultural property
The Minister for the Arts has announced his own review just days after the National Gallery admitted to concerns on…

The essential skills of a great choreographer
Craft, collaboration, inspiration, communication: leading choreographers share the secrets of their art.

Spend summer upskilling in the arts
Make the most of the holidays, with a range of summer arts programs to quench any summer thirst.

Why be a peer reviewer?
Australia Council has opened up its lists of peer reviewers and participation can have long term rewards.

Age of Entitlement
This production's greatest criticism can also be seen as a great compliment.

Best of performing arts 2014
From around the nation, here are our picks for the ten best performances, productions and concerts of the year.

Independent review after stolen art gives NGA the Shivas
Fears that the National Gallery may contain more stolen art has prompted a review of provenance in the Asian collection.

A big year for the Australia Council
It's been a huge year for the Australia Council with changes in peer assessment, grants and a new Strategic Plan.