Australia
The art prize with a 75,000 year tradition
A $20,000 acquisitive prize is offered by the Shepparton Art Museum’s Indigenous Ceramic Award, entries for which are now open.
Theatre review: Peter Quince Presents A Midsummer Mechanical’s Dream
Shakespeare, but not as you know it (and that’s a good thing!)
A Queensland art prize that offers a national gateway to acquisitions
The Redland Art Awards are clear; they are there to support artists and push the boundaries of contemporary painting.
Circus review: Crème de la Crème, FRINGE WORLD Festival
Cheeky physical comedy bring mischief to traditional circus acts.
Delve into a weekend of festivities at the National Indigenous Art Triennial
With an opening weekend full of programming that welcomes all, the NGA’s 4th National Indigenous Art Triennial opens on 26…
Taking the greenwashing pulse on this festival season
When it comes to funding, the arts are showing they are less imaginative than bankers, says author Tim Winton.
Promising graduates set the zeitgeist
Want to know why woven dresses and a record player encapsulate the spirit of our times? PICA’s national graduate exhibition…
Theatre review: Opening Night, Belvoir
Stage adaptation of a film that explores ageing and gender in creative spaces.
Opera review: The Golden Cockerel, Adelaide Festival
A never before seen opera in Australia given the surreal Kosky touch.
An historical tale of race, resistance and sporting prowess
Plays like Black Cockatoo are an important way to explore contemporary Australia, says Ensemble Theatre’s Mark Kilmurry.