WA budget a sombre affair for the arts

Funding for regional development and a new museum are the only bright spots in the Barnett government’s 2015-16 budget.

Shermans show AGNSW how to Go East

The Gene and Brian Sherman Contemporary Asian Collection is unveiled across two venues, with the surprise announcement of two major…

On-again off-again Depot Theatre cancels early closure plans

After pre-emptively announcing their early closure on Sunday night, Sydney’s Depot Theatre has announced a sudden about-turn.

Jazz festival fights on despite core funding loss

Despite having had its funding axed by Queensland’s now-ousted Newman Government, the festival is fighting on.

The secrets to surviving the commercial gallery sector

While real estate has soared, top end prices for art works have remained relatively consistent so how has Gould survived…

SBS Advertising: hopes up in smoke

Riding the auction highs - but are they real?

Deutscher and Hackett's Melbourne auction wraps up the autumn season with more realistic results, in comparison to record highs this…

Kudos: this week’s winners

From a new acquisitive prize in Bayside Victoria to recognising legend Paul Kelly's contribution to the live performance industry.

Aboriginal art focus leaves Sotheby's Australia for London

Sotheby’s London will stage its first Aboriginal Art auction in June, in the wake of Sotheby’s Australia’s closure of its…

MSO bounces back with surplus of almost $300,000

A boost in ticket sales, sponsorship, and donations and a tight control on costs has seen MSO spring back from…