Visual Arts

So you think you've seen this year's Australian films
24 films are nominated for AACTA 2016, the authoritative list of feature films. How many have you seen so far?

Meme wars: Lush, Hillary Clinton and graffiti on Instagram
The suspension of Lush’s Instagram account makes visible some serious issues about the governance of Instagram and the place of…

Australian festivals have turned their back on Asia
Instead of encouraging an artistic conversation with our neighbours, our festivals tend to focus on European culture.

Blood on the floor (literally) as Parr takes on Pollock
A bloody encounter between two icons sets the tone for a new survey exhibition of Mike Parr at the National…

New opportunity for artists and designers to animate public space
Ten successful applicants will each receive a total of $12,400 for their design.

New technology catches colour fugitives
The latest science in pigment technology enables artists to push their work in new directions.

$202M for Opera House Renewal
NSW Government has given the green light on the long-awaited rennovation to the Sydney Opera House Renewal.

Art award carries the voice of activism
An art award that responds to contemporary issues offers more than financial rewards for Indigenous artists.

How to start your own arts event (with little-to-no budget!)
No resources? No problem! Here’s how to turn your ideas into a reality and create, program and develop your own…

How to get free advertising on Google
Arts organisations, like other not-for-profits, are entitled to Google Grants but many are not utilising the opportunity.