Australia
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Funding news, long awaited Margel Hinder exhibition, art trail celebrates 150 years of Children's Hospital, new dates for MAMMA MIA,…
Artists of the South Asian diaspora ‘share the future’ in program launch
Over 100 artists have been announced for the return of the Sangam Festival 2021. Held over four weekends in Melbourne,…
Sector alarmed as latest JobKeeper cuts draw blood
The latest reduction to the JobKeeper payment is already causing stress, with the scheme due to end completely on 28…
Hamlet inspires immersive theatre experience at the Malthouse
Designed to be COVID-safe for actors and audiences alike, 'Because the Night' is Malthouse Theatre's major production for 2021.
An art prize that encourages critical thinking
Starting from the position of a well curated exhibition, the Wyndham Art Prize expands this year to include a new…
Why an acquisitive art prize is a win for many
Including sponsored freight, a sponsored car wrapping deal, an artist’s residency and a pool of cash prizes, the Sunshine Coast…
What inspiration looks like: Amanda Gorman
A 22-year old poet stopped the world in its tracks this week, and demonstrated the power of poetry at the…
Writers’ Festivals in Australia 2021
This year is shaping up to be a return of the writers festival as events that were cancelled are all…
Creating culturally safe spaces starts with decolonising our minds
At ArtsHub's Visions 2020 conference, cultural safety in the sector for First Nations artists and artists of colour was on…
What Netflix's Bridgerton teaches us about sex and race in Regency London
Adapted from a historical romance novel, Netflix’s Bridgerton is a saucy look at sex, gossip and race in Regency London.