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Again, artists step in when politicians fail: Helping Afghanistan
George Gittoes, Ben Quilty, Luke Cornish (aka e.l.k) – they are artists who have jumped into action to lobby for…

The exhibition no one saw – artists speak on coping with closures
With so many exhibitions cancelled, ArtsHub spoke to artists about the knock-on effects of gallery closures, and the toll it's…

On leadership in the Top End with Louise Partos
‘I have done my bit. Now it needs someone to come in and grow it.’ Louise Partos transitions from 14-years…

Why Australia’s national gallery standards need a revamp
A national taskforce is going over the standards that museums and galleries adopt, ensuring best practice in our changing world.…

ICYMI: The week's arts news
Latest COVID cancellations, streaming picks this week, live music in Fremantle + more news and reviews.

Visual arts sector overlooked in COVID relief support
The National Collecting Institutions Touring program has received $1M but the visual arts sector trails well behind performing arts and…

Indigenous Arts Criticism: Breaking the silence
A recent panel speaks of soft language choices, fear, mob-led shifts in modalities and the need for greater mentorship opportunities…

Creative homeschooling: A go to list when the lesson plans fail
ArtsHub has put together this ‘easy go to emergency kit’ of creative and educational activities that might help alleviate some…

Numbers worth the risk: Doug and Matisse are on a plane for Sydney
Blockbusters – when the doors are open – are doing fantastic in COVID. We walk through the next two heading…

ICYMI: The week's arts news
Amid a sea of closures this week there's also good news, with new galleries, Auslan Creative initiatives, successful conference pivots…