Visual Arts

Season’s greetings from the ArtsHub team
We hope you have a fun and festive end to the year. Here are our opening hours over the break.

What's in a name?
With the announcement of the loss of the word ‘arts’ from the new super department many are concerned, but Justin…

The ten most-read stories of 2019
From news and reviews to features and forecasts, here are the ten most popular ArtsHub stories published this year.

Facing challenges, not faltering. Creative Director responds to Cementa19
Responding to a recent review, Cementa19 make the point, that like all good art, a festival should make you uncomfortable,…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
Sydney Theatre Awards, the Horne Prize, Australia’s Eurovision contenders, and more awards and nominations.

Winning design for new Powerhouse Museum revealed
The design by architectural team Moreau Kusunoki and Genton has been called ‘a monstrosity on stilts’ by its detractors.

Apply now for one of 12 Marten Bequest Scholarships worth $50,000
Australian artists under 35 years of age can now apply through the Australia Council for a Marten Bequest scholarship to…

10 buzzwords that dominated the arts in 2019
Our language tells us a lot about who we are: our embrace of trends, our professional priorities and where we…

On The Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
Meet Create NSW’s new Executive Director, Griffin Theatre appoints playwright as Artistic Director, Dancehouse announces new AD, Sydney Symphony reveals…

Why do the arts continue to be marginalised?
Culture Counts CEO, Michael Chappell says now is the time for the arts to show their value.