Visual Arts
When persistence is a gallery: Bega to welcome SECCA
After repeated funding knockbacks and meddling politicians, Bega will finally open its new gallery this summer.
Why is there no minimum wage for a visual artist?
Visual artists’ incomes are precarious at the best of times, so why aren’t there laws regulating their pay and conditions?
Opportunities and awards
New First Nations public art residency and theatre practitioners training grant, over 150 Bundanon artist residents announced and standing ovation…
The cost reality of sculpture's pleasure
A first in its 24-year history, Sculpture by the Sea Bondi is encouraging people to donate what they can, to…
Redevelopment plans put Meat Market in a tight squeeze
Concerns arise over the ‘minimal consultation’ in the potential reallocation of space at one of Melbourne’s most established venues-for-hire in…
Powerhouse acquires photography archive worth $1.6 million
The Australian Centre for Photography will see new light as Powerhouse Photography returns after a 2-year hibernation.
Australia's largest sustainable public art commission
Australia’s largest sustainable public art work will be installed at Barangaroo. We spoke with the artists from the Erub about…
This week’s arts news
What's on, what's in the headlines, and the latest program releases – to put you ahead of the game this…
Focus on Ukrainian sculptors at iconic Bondi event
Sculpture by the Sea returns to Bondi's iconic sculpture walk with a showcase of Ukrainian artists.
Is social media affecting how we engage with art?
Artist Dan Bourke talks about the impact of Web 2.0 on our cognitive reading of art, pointing to childhood learning…