Museums

Why funding arts is smart philanthropy
It's hard to argue with clean water but the best philanthropy deals with issues before they become problems with debate,…

Cultural capitals: Adelaide
In the latest in our Cultural Capitals series, we look at what Adelaide has that larger eastern states don't.

New taskforce to promote arts for successful ageing
A breakthrough in co-operation between arts, health and ageing departments will lead to improved research and services for creative ageing.

Off the rack and into the museum
You can’t buy a dress worn by Grace Kelly or the Ballet Russe off-the-rack. But you can see Collette Dinnigan…

WA arts community protests to Senate Inquiry
The Senate Inquiry into Budget cuts to Australia Council has heard fears that vulnerable communities will lose out most .

NGVs backyard takes a new spin on the floral bloom
Textiles, architecture and floral decoration collide for the 2015 Summer Architecture Commission at the NGV.

How to create a disability action plan
Diversifying both audiences and the artist base can be helped by an effective disability action plan.

Making the National Gallery more accountable
After a year of battered public opinion over provenance issues, NGA Director Gerard Vaughan opens up on the new strategic…

When is National Arts Week?
The fact that Australia does not have a National Arts Week is a glaring absence in our national calendar.

Tasmania’s Liberal Government protests Brandis arts cuts
Both the State Government and Tasmania’s artists predict devastation for the State’s cultural centre under the Budget cuts.