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Tarnanthi a catalyst for international partnerships
Sitting at the core of this month's Tarnanthi Festival are 30 newly commissioned bark paintings that are set to reshape…

13 Tips for better inclusive practice
From art criticism to language choice, disability and education - local and international leaders in the disability arts sector offer…

What does your aura say about your occupation?
A major new commission by artist Kate Mitchell will map the auras of recognised occupations, from artists to doctors to…

21 Podcasts for Visual Artists
From conversations with curators to business tips from artists, to a ballsy irreverence of art history and art news flipped…

10 career hacks from famous artists
From hoarding your privacy, to embracing your inner-child and ensuring you make durable art, some of our greatest contemporary artists…

NAVA recommends new charter of artist fees
From solo exhibitions to museum shows and public art commissions, NAVA has drafted a new charter of fees for artists…

Replacing stigma with empathy to battle mental health
This homegrown festival, The Big Anxiety, is leading the world in new practice and conversations about mental health, combining art,…

Craft as political agent
An exhibition that looks at the global trend of fusing craft with activism, Craftivism heads to Canberra’s political heart –…

A new all-woman gallery is just the tip of the iceberg
A new all-female commercial gallery has sparked renewed debate about gender parity.

The burden of responsibility as an activist
Nothing comes easy, especially with disabilities art. Three international leaders talk about the burdens and wins of activism, visibility, failure…