National

In Hugh Jackman’s footsteps
Superstar Jackman is giving students the chance to learn where he did, at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts…

How to survive - physically and mentally - on an artist’s income
We asked artists and arts workers to share their tips for dealing with the economic realities of working in the…

Shock resignation leaves art school rudderless
The Director of the National Art School has resigned at a critical moment when the school faces a potential sell-off…

Sex, scandal and politics – is Canberra our Versailles?
In a one-stop global tour, the world’s greatest Palace comes to Canberra with a good dose of pomp and politics…

Why you’re dealing with rejection the wrong way
Actor, director, and AFTT teacher Lex Marinos schools us on how to overcome the fear of putting yourself out there…

The Wider Earth
The Wider Earth is a brilliant piece and another wonderful production developed by Dead Puppet Society.

At Last The Etta James Story
Vika Bull has one of the best voices around; an instrument of sweetness and power.

Torres Strait shell carving translates to winning paper work
A young Torres Strait Islander has applied the traditions of carving pearl shell to produce a winning work on paper.

Dark Mofo promises to double its audience for $10.5 million
The Tasmanian Government has set ambitious targets to match a generous five-year funding package for the idiosyncratic winter arts festival.

Opportunity to challenge traditional portraiture
The National Portrait Gallery’s annual Digital Portraiture award has one rule: no still portraits.