Australia

Opportunities and awards
Fringe commissions, literary travel fund, plus CAT Studio Residents announced, plus finalists of Siliceous Award for Ceramic Excellence.

Could every university student benefit from a creative arts elective?
More than 'just a bit of fun', evidence suggests creative arts electives for any undergraduate student – regardless of discipline…

APY Art Centre Collective vindicated, but calls for wider sector inquiry
APY Art Centre Collective has been cleared of any wrongdoing via creative interference, but says the two-year ordeal demonstrates a…

Ballet review: The Wild Between Stars: Ballet at the Quarry, Perth Festival
Three different performances showcase different choreographic styles and ambience.

Theatre review: The Flea, New Theatre, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
In its annual contribution to the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, New Theatre explores the consequences of sexual repression…

Theatre review: Anatomy of a Suicide, Meat Market Stables
Alice Birch's prize-winning play is presented in Melbourne for the first time.

Theatre review: Macbeth, Royal Botanic Gardens
An expedited but faithful adaptation in the Botanic Gardens.

Where to see Patricia Piccinini's Skywhales in 2025
The second national tour of Patricia Piccinini’s incredible Skywhale balloons, has been announced.

Connections Through Culture grants grow collaboration across borders
Eighty-four artistic projects have been supported with over $1.4 million in the latest round of the British Council’s Connections Through…

Panti Bliss on fighting fascism, changing culture and the art of drag
Rory O’Neill, aka Irish drag star Panti Bliss, discusses career longevity and how standing up to the far right inspired…