Visual Arts

Artists face financial vice over cancelled residencies
COVID-19 has made it hard for artists seeking professional development opportunities. We look at advice for those who have been…

Review: Head on Photo Festival 2020
In a first, Head On Photo Festival went online this year, delivering over 100 virtual exhibitions. So what might that…

The problem with arts funding goes back to its inception
To fix funding for the cultural sector, Karen Hands argues that you need to look at its origins.

Who’s reopening: the organisations leading the charge
Arts Minister Fletcher gives national collecting institutions the green light to reopen and signals a chain reaction as orgs set…

Situation Critical: The ArtsHubbub episode five
Ever got a bad review or unhelpful feedback? In the latest episode of our podcast we speak with artists, writers…

Sydney Fringe goes global despite cancelling its 2020 festival
While the 11th Sydney Fringe has been cancelled, an alliance with international Fringe Festivals will ensure important independent works can…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Winners of Levi's Music Prize announced, Merrigong Theatre Company announces $40,000 in opportunities, APRA AMCOS winner of The Lighthouse Award…

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
Co-Artistic Director appointed at Darlinghurst Theatre Company, Slingsby’s Chair steps down, and more.

Steering 12 organisations out of crisis: Adam Lindsay
As Executive Director of Sydney Living Museums and NSW State Archives and Records, Adam Lindsay oversees 12 organisations. We talk…

Inconsistencies in NSW funding as $50M fund announced
Within days of the NSW Government announcing a lifeline of $50 million to arts company, a scathing account accuses rampant…