News
This week's arts news and trending topics
What's in the headlines and what arts news are people talking about this week.
First Nations display renews in vision and scope
Wurrdha Marra at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is an ever-evolving space to create new encounters with First Nations…
Vale Aboriginal artists and Elders, Mrs Marawili and Mrs Timbery
Two innovators, who changed the landscape of contemporary Aboriginal art, have died.
Strikes at Victorian universities: anger, exhaustion and a sense of injustice
With more than 70% of teaching-only staff casually employed and millions owed in "wage theft", university workers are desperate for…
New Powerhouse commission places writers in museums
In the first of a new writing series linked to its collection, Powerhouse focuses on pioneering computer programmer Ada Lovelace,…
Vale Cal Wilson
New Zealand-born, Australian adopted comedian Cal Wilson was one of the kindest and most genuine people in comedy, and will…
Opportunities and awards
Financial barriers removed for National Portrait Gallery prizes, plus winners of Design Fringe, dual champions of poetry slam and more!
Phantom’s Sarah Brightman to star in new Australian production of Sunset Boulevard
‘All right Mr DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up’: Brightman to play deranged silent picture star Norma Desmond in lavish…
Adopt an Artwork raises $30,000 for preservation at regional museum
NERAM's Adopt an Artwork program shows symbolic ownership and direct connection are key to driving donations for preservation.
A giant gumnut will define Australia to the world at Expo 2025
A gumnut-inspired design by a global design team led by Buchan has been chosen for the Australian Pavilion at Expo…