Visual Arts
Lisa Havilah on programming for the future
Climate change innovation. Studio ceramics. Eucalyptus. Persian artefacts. Diversity is the key to Powerhouse’s 2021 program, as it steps into…
Opportunities and Awards Wrap
COVID grants available for artists, Powerhouse names creatives for residency program, Laura Greaves announced as WestWords writer in residence, plus…
How to survive digital overload - From the archive
A successful blog or community management role has users contacting you 24/7. Here's how to survive.
Latest arts money isn’t enough; we need transparency
Over the past decade, Australia’s national arts funding has shrunk while the demand has increased. Writer Jo Caust looks at…
Rebooting the museum of the moving image
After closing for a major make-over (and pandemic postponement) the Australian Centre for the Moving Image is re-opening with a…
Soft politics or celebration? How the arts promote diversity at Lunar New Year
Is it just a calendar date, or is it opportunity to promote acceptance and diversity via the arts? We speak…
Exhibition Review: False Sense of Security, The Lock-Up
An intriguing theme and an ideally suited venue produce an often provocative exhibition.
11 must see First Nations Exhibitions in 2021
From tracking ancient Songlines to the most contemporary artworks by First Nations artists, we pinpoint 11 must see First Nations…
How to embrace criticism when your ideas are unconventional
Persevering through rejection and criticism are vital for successful artists but they are even more important when your ideas are…
The adage ‘fake it till you make it’ has become easier thanks to Zoom
Since COVID-19, the virtual job interview has become de rigueur. We talk with ANAT, an organisation that has recently appointed…