Australia

Opportunities and awards
Darwin Fringe call-out, plus winners of Sculpture by the Sea, and finalists of Small Press Network's Book of the Year…

A new era shaped by artists’ studio needs
What 350 free artist studios mean for the future of Australia's arts ecology. ArtsHub speaks with Artspace directors.

Affordable Art Fairs – bridging the gap between desire and affordability
A global phenomenon, the Affordable Art Fair seeks to democratise collecting art and has announced Brisbane as its next destination.

The art story behind the $180 million class action win led by Mervyn Street
A recent class action over stolen wages has brought past injustices to light. The paintings of the case’s Lead Applicant,…

Hobart to host new comedy festival in 2024
Building on Hobart’s strong local comedy scene and presented by the team behind Dark Mofo, the new festival will run…

New Ghosts take over the Old Fitz
New Ghosts Theatre, led by independent artists Lucy Clements and Emma Wright, will take the reins of Sydney’s iconic Old…

Great actors need great foundations
Chester Lenihan is living proof that pursuing a dream can lead to great things if you're willing to work.

Theatre review: Vietgone, QPAC
An inventive and genre-bending live-action theatrical cartoon that superbly captures the epic narratives of lives shaped by history.

Musical review: Dogfight, Chapel Off Chapel
What does a contemporary stage adaptation of this 90s movie about misogyny and sexual politics look like?

Exhibition review: Daniel Boyd: Rainbow Serpent (Version), Institute of Modern Art
Rainbow Serpent (Version) is Indigenous artist Daniel Boyd’s first major exhibition in Brisbane.