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ArtPlay celebrates 20 years of inspiring children's creativity

Melbourne's ArtPlay has launched its 2024 program with 'Wild City' by Kathy Holowko, as well as celebrating 20 years of…

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How to inspire original ideas in the art classroom

Northern Territory art teacher Jemima Saunders talks about creating a culture of trust and moving beyond high school art clichés.

Left: Lavinia Fontana, ‘Mystic marriage of Saint Catherine’, 1574-77 oil on copper. NGV, Felton Bequest, 2021. Image: Supplied. Right: Artemisia Gentileschi, ‘Lucretia’, c.1630-35 oil on canvas. Private collection. Image: Supplied.
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Do you know the first female professional artists in Western history?

Lavinia Fontana, Sofonisba Aguissola and Artemisia Gentileschi sustained rewarding artistic practices with an entrepreneurial mindset.

EOIs open for Un[contained] Arts Festival 2024. Photo: Supplied. A performer wearing a light device that spans from her back like a peacock tail with vibrant colourful lights. She is standing in the middle of a road at night.
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Opportunities and awards

New grant rounds open now, ACMI welcomes new First Nations commission, biennale delegates announced and finalists of APRA Professional Development…

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This week's arts news and trending topics

We break it - you read it. This week's top Arts news stories.

Finalists announced for the 2024 Rick Amor Drawing Award. Rick Amor, 'The Dog', 1990, Collection McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery. Image: Supplied. Drawing of a dog turning its head to look behind with strong black lines and a shadowy atmosphere.
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Opportunities and awards

New commission offering $155k, Emerging Writers' Festival call-out, plus finalists of the 2024 Rick Amor Drawing Award and Peter Porter…

Young kids standing at colourful wall mural by Jean Jullien at NGV International summer festival for kids.
Education & Student News

RIFIFI: Jean Jullien for Kids heads up NGV's Kids Summer Festival

For many, the NGV's Kids Summer Festival is their first experience of the gallery. The philosophy is all about getting…

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10 tips for combining work and study in the arts

Be realistic and get organised. From timeboxing to flexible jobs, these ideas will help you find balance and reduce the…

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Education & Student News

How to get the most out of a visit to an art gallery with kids

Start young and make gallery visits a normal activity, says visual artist and lecturer in teacher education, Naomi Zouwer.

A mural featuring a Christmas Beetle on the side of the 7-eleven on the corner of Errol St and Queensberry St, North Melbourne, made by Blender Studios.
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Fun arts and crafts for kids and teens this school holidays

Egyptology, circus lessons and street art classes are some of the more unexpected creative offerings to get kids through the…

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