Visual Arts
Big spenders look for smart philanthropy
Top donors are every bit as engaged in the arts as creators and have their own philosophies and priorities.
New award to help artists tour Asia
A new award will recognise the important role played by Australian artists in strengthening cultural ties with Asian countries.
Coalition signals backing for arts elite
George Brandis is showing support for the controversial Melba Foundation, which was defunded after peer review.
Art Gallery’s fate hangs in the balance
While large-scale arts organisations are quietly pleased with NSW’s budget, Newcastle Art Gallery has been left in the lurch.
Shocking collapse in gaming industry
New ABS figures provide hard evidence of the scale of the collapse in the games industry but 10 companies have…
Photographer’s Gallery to open in July
Foto Riesel, Sydney’s leading camera store will host an exhibition of photographs by the thriving community of local photographers
Youth arts sector fights for the future
The defunding of Young People and the Arts Australia last year shocked the youth arts sector; now its members are…
Hearts and Minds: punters explain why Australian content rools
Research goes beyond the usual statistical breakdowns to document some conversations with Australians about local content.
Australia's richest open painting prize finalists announced
Finalists have been announced for the Bendigo Art Gallery's Arthur Guy Memorial Painting Prize.
Galleries under the cloak of darkness
The National Gallery of Victoria’s program coordinator Emily Siddons talks Friday Nights at Monet’s Garden.