Galleries

Museum awards celebrate resilience
The 2021 Victorian Museums and Galleries Awards celebrate organisations who are propelling the creative sector.

A COVID impact report that isn’t ‘all bad’
New data shows 15% of NSW cultural venues are mildly impacted, while 70% show loss of income from closures.

$14M artwork commissioned by the National Gallery
National Gallery announces major commission of sculpture by artist Lindy Lee to mark 40th anniversary.

Landmark museums announce construction updates
Spearheading new futures, the Art Gallery of New South Wales (AGNSW), upcoming National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Contemporary, and Powerhouse…

Commercial galleries prosper against the odds
Four major commercial galleries across Australia share how they have been riding the wave of a market boom with uniquely…

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…

The real story of COVID's impact on QLD regional galleries
Museums & Galleries Queensland Rebekah Butler reveals some hidden tolls of the pandemic in her state.

63 orgs share $20M in latest RISE round
A new Australian musical based on cult 90s TV series Round the Twist is among the projects to be funded.

Are arts workers at risk in compulsory vax policies?
ArtsHub speaks with peak arts organisations about the new territory of vaccination policies, including potential legalities, insurance premiums, HR and…

Australian undercurrents: Why curators are (still) fixated on water
In case you haven’t noticed, Australia’s visual art scene is experiencing waves. ArtsHub dives into these watery synergies.