Gina Fairley
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The next pivot: a digital response to disruption
The Australia Council’s new national Digital Culture Strategy aims to embed digital thinking in a whole-of-sector approach, via mentorships, residencies,…

Gutted by Government: new report shows fading optimism at a grand scale
Keeping Creative is a new report that pits state and federal government responses to COVID relief for the arts, against…

Suzanne Cotter appointed new MCA Director
Australian expat to return home to take up the helm of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia, after a 30-year…

Against the grain: the art school that’s expanding careers
The National Art School is fully independent and puts hands-on studio practice first. Their annual Open Day allows you to…

Exit interview: Rachel Kent leaves MCA for Bundanon
After shaping the MCA's curatorial vision for two decades, Rachel Kent makes the leadership shift from Chief Curator to CEO…

Stop being reactive; digital mentorship is about strategic investment
ACMI is changing the face of digital mentorship turning to the CEO’s lens, but with a non-hierarchical swagger that will…

ICYMI: the week's top arts news
Vivid postponed, public art opportunities, Byron Writers goes ahead, Chanel comes to NGV, plus more arts news.

NSW Government commits $24 million to arts, in largest permanent boost in 15 years
Minister Don Harwin has announced an additional $24 million in arts and culture program funding, guaranteeing a permanent 10% funding…

The digital pivot that yielded $2.6M is back
The Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair will again be presented online this August, demonstrating that the switch to online can be…

Vale Mandy Martin: an artist with an active conscience
Painter and environmentalist Mandy Martin leaves a great legacy and platform for commentary through her art.