Gina Fairley
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Exhibition review: Wonderstruck, QAGOMA
A curated blockbuster from the basement that places interactivity central.

Regional galleries 'not sexy enough' for funding
Disproportionate funding discriminates against regional access to the arts in NSW.

Major gifts for NSW galleries before EOFY by Mordant and Medich families
Newcastle Art Gallery and Powerhouse are the winners of program-altering major gifts by the Mordant and Medich families.

The problem behind sensational damage in galleries
From the Van Gogh-inspired Swarovski chair to closures at the Louvre – damage and security staff shortages present a new…

Belly punch to craft sector lacks respect: ADC in potential freefall
The CEO of the 61-year-old craft peak body speaks out about being stripped of federal and state operational funding.

Festival review: OpenField, Berry
A regional festival that trades on being genuine.

The pros and cons of a self-directed craft education
If you can't go to art school, you may be able to carve out a career via a self-directed studio…

6 reasons why teaching art workshops can boost your own creativity
Teaching art workshops is not an add-on – they can also creatively boost your own artistic practice.

12 money tips for visual artists in a looming recession
Artists are always on a budget, but the purse strings have just been pulled tighter. Here are a few studio…

Ballet review: Manon, Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
A technically and emotionally challenging ballet that, despite its traditional staging, still asks relevant questions today.