Features

Why art is indivisable from life
Art is not a luxurious extra, it's a necessity, writes Johanna Knox.

Why Ned Kelly’s story has enduring artistic appeal
He bestrides the Australian cultural landscape like a colossus; the iron-clad outlaw whose name is both revered and reviled.

Exit interview: Natalie Weir, Expressions Dance Company
After 10 years as Artistic Director of Expressions Dance Company, Natalie Weir reflects on her time at the company as…

Are bricks and mortar necessary to building culture?
Australia’s cultural sector is in a building boom. A recent SAMAG panel, however, discussed the realities of mounting a redevelopment,…

How art helps us navigate the complexities of love
Two new exhibitions explore the many varied nuances of love and invite us to engage with stories that celebrate both…

In Conversation: Primavera 2018 curator Megan Robson
ArtsHub Visual Arts Editor, Gina Fairley, spoke with MCA’s Megan Robson about the current exhibition, Primavera 2018, in response to…

Creative fundraising in the regions: how you do it
A panel of experts offers five lessons in leveraging your networks and finding alternative funding streams in order to grow…

Thinking like plants: how art can help us empathise with vegetables
A diverse range of creative practitioners will use sound, dance, music and film to explore how we can listen to…

Beyond box ticking: advocating for cultural diversity in the arts
The pressing need to create culturally inclusive workplaces is detailed in a recent report released by Diversity Arts Australia.

Australia's fascination: the rise of true crime
What was once seen as a niche genre has now exploded into popular culture – at Brimbank Writer's Festival three…