Gina Fairley

Gina Fairley is ArtsHub's National Visual Arts Editor. For a decade she worked as a freelance writer and curator across Southeast Asia and was previously the Regional Contributing Editor for Hong Kong based magazines Asian Art News and World Sculpture News. Prior to writing she worked as an arts manager in America and Australia for 14 years, including the regional gallery, biennale and commercial sectors. She is based in Mittagong, regional NSW. Twitter: @ginafairley Instagram: fairleygina

Gina Fairley's Latest Articles

hyperreal sculpture of woman in bed in gallery setting. QAGOMA
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Exhibition review: Wonderstruck, QAGOMA

A curated blockbuster from the basement that places interactivity central.

Two small children doing art activities. Regional galleries
Opinions & Analysis

Regional galleries 'not sexy enough' for funding

Disproportionate funding discriminates against regional access to the arts in NSW.

Three people standing for portrait. Mordant major gift
News

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.

Large crowd in gallery looking at artworks. Damage
Opinions & Analysis

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…

Defunding success in the arts. Crowd gathered at exhibition opening. ADC
Opinions & Analysis

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.

Person with yellow sandshoes holding up a banner with text on it about plants. OpenField
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Festival review: OpenField, Berry

A regional festival that trades on being genuine.

three people working and chatting in a ceramic studio. North Queensland Potters
Features

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…

ceramic workshop group. art workshops
Features

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.

Artist table in studio covered with paintbrushes. Money tips for artists
Features

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…

A couple in white embrace beside a bed with heavy drapes.
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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.

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