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Artist table in studio covered with paintbrushes. Money tips for artists
Features

12 money tips for visual artists in a looming recession

Artists are always on a budget, but the purse strings have just been pulled tighter. Here are a few studio…

Outdoor light installation at night of hanging blue illuminated rods. Illuminate Adelaide
News

Velvet Underground co-founder, 10-minute dance parties, drones: it’s all in for Illuminate Adelaide

Illuminate Adelaide has announced its 2025 program, including nine world premieres and plenty of winter immersive experiences.

Bald man in black jumper sitting in red chair in artist studio. Allan Mitelman.
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Vale Allan Mitelman – a bold and prolific printmaker  

A humble gentleman with a deep legacy, Allan Mitelman's loss has saddened the visual arts sector.

A colour installation that appears to resemble a meat and vegetable stall made with paper or cardboard. Museums to travel.
Features

Travel destinations: 2 new museums setting the scene in Asia

With an eye on innovation, Taiwan and Thailand are both opening new contemporary art museums this year.

A First Nations hand hangs down from the top of the frame reaching to another coming up, with a brown backdrop.
Opinions & Analysis

4 Aboriginal arts and culture centres underway … or not

What is the status of the four major new Aboriginal arts and culture centres underway around the country?

Exterior view of red brick historic building turned into art centre
News

Former Ambulance Station proves successful regional model as creative hub

As artists flee our cities with rising costs, this model proves that vibrancy and connection need not be lost.

women in black t-shirt with feminist slogan against blue sky
News

Poll: 50 women making an impact in the visual arts sector

Recognising 50 Australian women leading the visual arts sector today.

Warhol is just one of the many artists who relied on dogs for artistic inspiration. Image: Jack Mitchell on WikiMedia.
Features

From Frida Kahlo to Andy Warhol: celebrating the artistic bond with dogs

It's no secret that artists love dogs as much as anyone else, but one breed in particular has been used…

hiker on top of mountain in foggy environment. Visual artists and arts workers
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Shortfall in incomes draining visual arts sector, says new report

Australia’s visual and craft arts sector is likened to the gig economy in a new four-year study.

Portrait of woman against orange black ground. So you want my arts job.
Features

So you want my arts job: V&A Chief Curator Wedgwood Collection

Charged with looking after one of the world's most famous collections, curator Catrin Jones talks about her job ahead of…

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