Canberra

Egyptian fans account for biggest cultural spend in 23-year history
The Egyptian blockbuster exhibition delivers a $27.7 million boost to Canberra – the highest in the National Museum’s history.

Exhibition review: Lindy Lee’s Ouroboros and exhibition, NGA
Lindy Lee pulls off $14 million sculpture commission 'Ouroboros' at the National Gallery of Australia.

For the past four decades, this platform has helped secondary students realise their dance dreams
Students from more than 20 schools in the ACT will perform as part of the 40th Youth Dance Festival.

Sensitive yet ambitious, team announced to redesign NGA's Sculpture Garden
Winning team announced to shape new vision for NGA’s National Sculpture Garden.

ACT election: Supporting artists, not just creative infrastructure, through real growth in the arts budget
A Canberra Liberals Government will support local artists by offering immediate financial relief through a one-off 10% increase in grants…

War memorial sculpture takes on new resonance after Defence Royal Commission report
As Australia faces difficult truths about its Defence Force this week, we are reminded of the power of art to…

NGA launches its 2025 exhibition program, early
In an unprecedented early announcement for the visual arts, the National Gallery has laid out its 2025 program for early…

Celebrating connection and story: Canberra Symphony Orchestra’s 75th anniversary season
Jessica Cottis, Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the CSO, discusses her 2025 season and the importance of commissioning new…

2024 Canberra Art Biennial launches month-long program of public art
Canberra Art Biennial participating artists include Nell, Jenna Lee, Clare Peake, Bronte Cormican-Jones and more.

Shaking up the past: Katherine McMahon tells how
Katherine McMahon is shapeshifting how we engage with museums - from under six-year-olds to now tapping international engagement.