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Pitch versus reality: can new National Collection loan scheme be as accessible as it aims to be?
Looking beyond the headlines of this major announcement, questions arise around its viability – especially for the smaller galleries it…
As Bjork departs more climate action art stars descend
Epic performances sparked by artists’ commitment to climate action are proving powerful drivers of awareness and environmental hope.
Remote Indigenous artists zooming in on photography
New work in photographic mediums is shining light on First Nations stories we don’t often get to see.
Teen takeovers in regional Australia: what’s happening outside the major cities?
It's not just the capital cities that are opening up their gallery spaces to teenagers.
Dance review: Tracker, Perth Festival
Wiradjuri director-choreographer Daniel Riley's powerful tribute to his Great-Great Uncle, Alec ‘Tracker’ Riley.
Gallery nights for under-18s: what happens when young people take over?
Far from sugar-highs for party-going teens, these gallery-going young audiences want meaningful creative connections.
How many teenagers are seeing theatre right now?
They are the core arts audiences of the future. But how many teenagers are attending theatre right now?
What’s next for flood-affected Kimberley Art Centres?
Artist displacement and prolonged access issues are among major concerns for Kimberley Art Centres navigating flood recovery.
Performance review: Bikutsi 3000, Perth Festival
An African dance show that integrates video, but the many moving parts fail to coalesce.
New arts policy quiet on gender equity: should we be worried?
The Government’s new Cultural Policy appears soft on gender parity, while some in the sector have been taking their own…