National

More prime time arts TV promised
Arts coverage has been in decline on the ABC but now the national broadcaster is back in the arts business.

Arts lead the way in online presence
Arts organisations are among the savviest users of the web, even beating media and communications professionals in social media.

MTC celebrates 60
31 August marks the 60th anniversary of Melbourne Theatre Company’s first production: Colombe by Jean Anouilh.

Kickstarter to launch Down Under
Kickstarter will soon be opening its service to Australian and New Zealand projects.

Street art blues in Rutledge Lane
A bit of back-story casts a dim light on the officially-sanctioned blue-ing of a Melbourne street art icon.

Original tribute for Australian Brandenburg Orchestra's 25th season
The Brandenburg Orchestra will kick start its season next year with a tribute to the composer who inspired its name.

White Night’s call to arms
Artists are now invited to submit their ideas for Melbourne’s White Night 2014.

Elias String Quartet
This visiting UK quartet were balanced and energetic, with a bit of vim that can often lack in chamber concerts.

Richest Indigenous art prize awarded
Multidisciplinary artist Brian Robinson of Waiben (Thursday Island) has won the 2013 Western Australian Indigenous Art Award.

Ten Days on the Island brings in $27 million
Tasmanian biennial arts festival, Ten Days on the Island, reports economic benefit of $27.25 million.