Visual Arts
How artists really make money
Often how artists really support their creative practice is hidden. We ask emerging and established artists to get candid.
Reasons you really should network
Despite being a tired industry buzzword, networking does create real opportunities. We ask industry experts how to boost your skills…
Unveiled: Latest program announcements
Writers, filmmakers, musicians and play readings feature among this week’s arts news.
Big opportunity for big ideas
Art & About Sydney is eschewing the festival format, providing up to $85,000 per project to transform the city year…
Singapore career opportunities for Australian arts professionals
As international art attention turns to Singapore for this week’s Art Stage Singapore, we meet the Australians who are shaping…
How to talk about your work
Letting your art speak for itself is a luxury you probably can’t afford. Confident public speaking on and offstage increases…
Six risks to know before growing your arts organisations
For arts organisations, bigger is often not better. Unless you are ready aiming high could just mean a heavier fall.
Australia needs a Charter for the Arts
An Australian Charter for the Arts has been proposed in the wake of last year’s government cuts to the arts.…
Tom Roberts
If the NGA was hoping to break new ground in its approach to addressing national identity, then it falls short.…
Three lessons from a summer success story
Who would have predicted that Ai Weiwei would outstrip Monet in quick sales to an Australian audience? There are lessons…