Celina Lei
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This week’s arts news in brief
What's on, what's in the headlines, and the latest program releases – to put you ahead of the game this…
Who will show at the Australia Pavilion in Venice 2024?
While past stats of the Australia Pavilion show certain trends, a relatively new open call format and global rethink might…
Why ‘bad’ reviews are equally valuable and how to do them well
Giving a negative review can be nerve wracking, especially for early career writers who don’t want a bad rep. But…
Festival that makes the digital a physical experience
BLEED ‘22 stages its second iteration in a hybrid model to examine what digital works can teach us about physical…
Guide to making the most of art fairs
Want to attend an art fair but don’t know where to start? Here are some tips on how to make…
Multi-arts precinct ’pixie dusted’ with largest outdoor exhibition
A sneak peak inside Abbotsford Convent’s largest outdoor, nighttime exhibition exploring our entanglements with others – both human and non-human.
Can arts funding be self-sustaining?
Inviting the sector to pitch in, new startup ArtsPay envisions the role it could have in paving the way to…
Is social media the new curators’ portfolio?
Social media platforms such as Instagram have greatly impacted the visibility of curators but can it give them some leverage…
Opportunities and awards
Bluethumb Art Prize and SBS Emerging Writers’ Competition open for entries, Queensland Premier’s Drama Award announced and more.
New piano syllabus takes elitism out of exams
The Australian Guild of Music is heralding a new era of piano and instrumental exams, making them more affordable, accessible,…