Visual Arts
When friends go feral
Tensions between volunteers and governance are inevitable. Poorly handled, they will destroy a cultural organisation.
More than Ten Days on the Island
The biennial Tasmanian festival launched its new brand this week, marking a major shift in programming and community engagement.
Accountants warn on crowdfunding
Crowdfunding is booming but a major accounting firm has warned investors to be cautious as the US loosens regulations.
Events Tasmania has a new director
With tourism booming in Tasmania, thanks to 'the MONA effect', Events Tasmania has a new director.
Measuring the value of the arts
Ticket numbers don't tell the whole story but how do you calculate the value of empathy, transformation or community-building?
Victorian Indigenous Art Awards announced
With a total prize pool at over $50,000 the Victorian Indigenous Art Awards were announced this week.
AGNSW acquires major Helen Eager
Abstraction gets new life with the AGNSW's acquisition of a major painting by Helen Eager this week.
Author honoured for lifetime achievement
The Australia Council has named its 2013 Lifetime Achievement in Literature recipient, joining the ranks of Bruce Dawe, Christop
The Dynamics of Museum Design - a symposium
Leaders in Museum Design speak with architects and curators in the impact of new architecture of the viewing experience.
California Design 1930 – 1965: Living in a Modern Way
This major new exhibition at the Queensland Art Gallery features some of the 20th century’s most iconic designs.