Queensland

Visiting Creatives Program brings Jeff Koons and Jeffrey Gibson to town
The US artists will be in Canberra this year to present public talks and help bring recognition to Australian art.

State Library of Queensland withdraws $15,000 Fellowship from First Nations writer over Gaza post
Fellowship cancellation by State Library of Queensland raises questions about artistic freedom, political interference and the future of First Nations…

Hand-cut papers map out intricate Japanese-Australian histories in Townsville
Artist Elysha Rei hopes to create an emotional reaction to a lesser known history of Japanese migrant workers.

Pay Attention! – and maybe learn a thing or two
Cairns Indigenous Art Fair returns with an empowering message and new cultural experiences in tropical Queensland.

Theatre review: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged), Cremorne Theatre, QPAC
A riotous romp through all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays, this Abridged version is as hilarious as it is joyful.

BLEACH* 2025 unveils new vision under guest artistic director Michael Zavros
Gold Coast’s contemporary arts festival BLEACH* announces world premieres, national artists and new venues.

Dance review: Blue, Playhouse Theatre, QPAC
The Australasian Dance Collective celebrates its 40th anniversary with 'Blue', a powerful and beautifully realised trilogy.

Exhibition review: A Narrow Strip Along a Steep Edge, Fort Lytton, Brisbane
An artistic activation of a Victorian-era fort in Brisbane could signal a passing of the (avant) guard.

The pros and cons of a self-directed craft education
If you can't go to art school, you may be able to carve out a career via a self-directed studio…

United in voice: Melt Festival launches 1000 Voices project
Registration is now open for the public to participate in 1000 Voices for Melt Festival – a massed choral event.