Visual Arts

Welcoming asylum seekers, welcoming culture
Australian culture has been enhanced by waves of refugees, a fact that shouldn't be forgotten in the current asylum seeker…

Creative courage: 10 tips for finding, building and working it
We take a look at how to bolster your creative courage or rediscover it when it goes AWOL.

State Library Victoria receives biggest donation ever
Less than six months after launching its ambitious redevelopment campaign, the State Library of Victoria has three quarters of the…

Why funding arts is smart philanthropy
It's hard to argue with clean water but the best philanthropy deals with issues before they become problems with debate,…

City of Shadows: Inner City Crime & Mayhem 1912-1948
City of Shadows holds a mirror up to Sydney back then. It tells us how much things have changed and…

How to run a fundraising event
Whether you want to raise money for your own operations, support a social goal or help the needy, effective fundraising…

Five emerging trends at Melbourne Fringe
From preoccupations with gender, sex and death to the growth of cabaret, this year’s Festival is a barometer of the…

Unveiled: This week’s program announcements
From the prehistoric past to the future of furniture design, this week's wrap of announcements features a broad range of…

Kudos: This week's winners
Dominating this week's winners was the John Fries Prize, ANTI Festival Live Art Prize, Albany Art Prize & short story…

Port Macquarie: Come out of your shell
Port Macquarie is more than beaches and colonial history: introducing one of Australia's most scenic regional culture hubs.