First Nations

A light shone on First Nations writers
A new anthology features stories wholly by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander creatives from Western Sydney and beyond.

So you want my arts job: Aboriginal Art Centre Manager
Working remotely on Country has its challenges, but also its rewards. Bryce Hartnett of Keringke Arts spoke with ArtsHub about…

Putting people at the centre of desert festival
Parrtjima – A Festival in Light continues to evolve while enthralling visitors with holistic cultural experiences on Country.

Triennial: a case for less is better in a complex world
Curator Hetti Perkins renews and extends our perceptions of Ceremony in her fourth Indigenous Triennial.

Theatre review: City of Gold
A semi-autobiographical play about family, grief and systemic racism.

First Nations drama shaping us in the 1990s
The potency of drama in the development of our national story has been greatly under appreciated, argues Professor Julian Meyrick…

Desert Mob to move to Desart management
With a view for greater independence and flexibility, Araluen Art Centre’s signature exhibition will be handed over to the First…

COVID recovery must have diversity in mind
COVID struggles for First Nations and culturally diverse creatives have been exacerbated by racism, finds latest Diversity Arts Australia report.

New Central Australian gallery supports emerging artists in the region
As cultural tourism again drives visitors to the Red Centre, a new gallery aims to deepen the learning experience and…

Floor-to-ceiling First Nations art at State Gallery
A month-long, gallery-wide celebration of First Nations art at The Art Gallery of Western Australia reveals a breadth of Indigenous…