Visual Arts
Yes to visibility and queer (re)tellings
Authentic narratives are vital for equality, and art can empower these voices and their retelling of history.
Opportunities and awards wrap
Plenty of grants and development opportunities plus winners of the CIAF Awards, Arthur Guy Memorial Painting Prize, Deborah Cass Prize…
ArtKeeper program puts artists on payroll
An arts organisation trialing an employment scheme for artists hopes it gives stability and new directions in uncertain times.
Immersive art is the much needed IRL fix
IMMERSE festival is on point as audiences hunger for IRL (in real life) experiences and Victorians return to embrace art…
Have Radiohead made a gallery from the PS5?
Legendary alternative band Radiohead have built a free interactive art exhibition for the PlayStation 5 and PC. It’s very cool.
Program nurtures mental health alongside art
A new program involves those living with mental heath issues to build their creative practice.
Philanthropy awards celebrate risk and spirit of sharing
The winners of the 2021 Creative Partnerships Awards have been announced, featuring recipients who re-define what giving means.
Vale Robert MacPherson
Closing a long career, Brisbane artist Robert MacPherson leaves an incredible legacy of weaving the conceptional with the everyday.
Why local engagement is key in repatriating cultural artifacts
Community-based initiatives in culture and heritage help break down colonial power structures at home and abroad, say Meaghan Peuramaki-Brown and…
‘Temple of culture’ opens in regional Victoria
The new Shepparton Art Museum has been conceived as a land sculpture nestled into the surrounding landscape.