Visual Arts

Conservation in closure – making this time work
From conserving Australia’s oldest dress to outdoor sculptures, we take a look at the "other jobs" art museums are taking…

Why art museums will open before performing arts venues
What the data tells us about when, and how, to reopen while getting the cost-wellbeing equation right.

ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Sydney Contemporary Fair cancelled, AGSA first art museum to reopen, $5.2m in AusCo Grants announced, Opera Australia cancels entire national…

Conquering fear in your reopening strategy
As a national roadmap has been laid out for arts and cultural venues to again welcome visitors, we ask: 'how…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Audible announces $20,000 podcast writing competition, Musica Viva reveals FutureMakers, Australia Institute announces writer-in-residence longlist, and more awards.

Casual workers remain exposed as arts institutions draw support
In the coronavirus crisis there have been calls from all sides to 'save the arts', but we should also ask…

Prepare to fail: how to be successful in a virtual AGM
For Rachael Coghlan, Craft ACT's first virtual AGM offered lessons for many arts orgs needing to deliver reporting, acquittals and…

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
City Recital Hall appoints new CEO, Regional Arts WA welcomes new Chair and Board members, and more.

State of play: Comparing government support, or lack thereof
It’s no secret there's a lack of government relief for the arts sector in the wake of COVID-19, but how…

'A mother is what you are now': How motherhood impacts arts careers
Motherhood can often mean reassessing your career and surrendering to the demands of small children.