Visual Arts

Biting the hand that funds you
A controversial play about eco-terrorism and climate change is set to reignite debate at this year’s You Are Here festival.

What is the value of a remote residency?
We look at the popular Hill End Artists in Residence program to find out why remote residencies are so beneficial…

Gippsland artist residencies announced
A creative program involving month long workshops and artist residencies will celebrate the arts in the Gippsland region this May.

Major acquisitive prize sets new standard for regional galleries
The MAMA Art Foundation National Photography Prize has increased to $50,000 and provides opportunity for collectors to purchase original works…

Mildura Arts Centre: Gateway for the arts in North West Victoria
Mildura Arts Centre offers a diverse experience for its audience with its unique location and creative collaborations.

Artistic careers boosted by $25,000 Art Prize and residency
Applications are now open for the Sunshine Coast Art Prize, one of the largest acquisitive awards for two-dimensional works in…

Australia Council invests in arts leaders
Grybowski said investing in the development of arts leaders was critical to building the strength and artistic vibrancy of arts…

How to build a national profile
Building a profile is important in the Australian art scene. We spoke with six leading regional arts organisations to find…

Why we need adaptive resilience
Innovation, change, sustainability – they are words that plague our art landscape today and unless we adapt, we are doomed.

A budget for the spontaneous creative
Planning isn't the first thing that comes to mind for those who enjoy a spontaneous lifestyle. But for artists and…