Visual Arts
Women writers at it again in Kibbie Awards longlist
For the first time in their 20-year history, the longlists for the Kibble and Dobbie Literary Awards were announced today.
New York’s Met lauds $1bn Cubist gift
A gift of $1 billion worth of Cubist works from cosmetics tycoon and philanthropist Leonard Lauder looks set to transform…
Competitions and grants for regional creatives
Regional creative types have a swag of golden opportunities at their fingertips this month.
Queensland & Feds fight a proxy war over arts education
What’s a Queensland Minister doing buying in to a Victorian music inquiry? Education Minister Peter Garrett has a hunch.
NSW Premier's Lit Awards shortlist announced
The NSW Premier's Literary Awards shortlist honours the country's best fiction, non-fiction, screenwriting, poetry and scriptwriting.
Kris Stewart appointed new AD of Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane Powerhouse appoints Kris Stewart as AD. He takes over in July 2013, after he takes leave of current role…
More grim news for Newcastle Art Gallery
A notion to rescind funding for the Newcastle Art Gallery has been passed.
Jane Smith to be M.A.D.E Director
Jane Smith has been chosen to bring the dynamic model and aims of the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka.
Van Gogh Sketchbooks to be published for first time
More than 100 years after Van Gogh's death, audiences will have the first chance to view his original sketches and…
Barnes & Noble battle Amazon for self-publishing spoils
Barnes & Noble have put their dukes up against Amazon by launching NOOK Press, their own self-publishing service.