Visual Arts

Review: Refuge 2019: Displacement, Arts House (VIC)
A timely and necessary program that calls on us to be active participants as we face this state of emergency.

OzCo’s new Corporate Plan sees limited growth
The Australia Council has unveiled its next five-year Corporate Plan with limited growth despite strong performance. What does the future…

Who should lead the Australian War Memorial?
With announcement of the retirement of Brendan Nelson as Director of the AWM, several names have been in the mix…

8 must see shows at Brisbane Festival 2019
With Brisbane Festival all set to open, we pick through a program that’s chockfull of international premieres while still showcasing…

Why we desire to be exhausted by art fairs
Sydney Contemporary art fair is about to open its doors, showcasing over 450 artists and attracting more than just sector…

SA Arts Plan light on substance
The South Australian government today released its long-awaited arts policy, the first for the state since 2000.

On the move: new Melbourne art fair director and who is leaving Crikey
Melbourne Art Fair appoints Artistic Director, first female Chair for WA Ballet, and more appointments

Leading for change – who’s leading disability arts?
From being disability-led from the top down to making everyone share responsibility to be leaders for change, those doing it…

Fun palace or community hub: What is an arts centre?
The multi-purpose nature of art centres means they can redefine the role of art in society.

Australian all women art gallery opens
A Melbourne gallery puts women first as it decides to represent only female artists and rebalance the gender scales.