New South Wales

Residency that places your practice in an observatory
Applications are open for a unique cross-disciplinary residency at Sydney Observatory, which puts a contemporary take on, and provides new…

Exit interview: Deborah Ely, Bundanon Trust
Deborah Ely has been a visionary leader, taking Bundanon Trust from a sleepy regional organisation to a national powerhouse.

New galleries forefront First Nations artists for opening commissions
There has been a rise in public art commissions that place First Nations artists forefront of new gallery builds, extending…

Creatives sought to share Sydney’s soul in 2022
Embracing a new direction, Vivid Sydney is calling for Expressions of Interest from artists keen to unleash the city’s soul…

On the future of touring
The show can’t always go on, but it can shift, pivot and be reimagined.

Regional arts audiences evolve with the pandemic
Some of regional Australia's arts venues have seen visitation grow over the past 18 months, but is it true for…

Playing our part: a regional perspective on the current arts crisis
NORPA’s Julian Louis calls on all levels of government to acknowledge the complexity and interconnected nature of the arts industry…

How playwrights test themselves against the world
Playwright Alana Valentine on the power of theatre, the importance of community and testing yourself creatively.

Exit interview: Robert Love, Riverside Theatres
After 20 years at Riverside Theatres Parramatta, Love reflects on his career and considers his future.

Rebuilding the performing arts: an economist weighs in
One of Australia's best economics brains looks at the good and bad news for the arts as a keynote at…