Visual Arts

Hello World! Promoting the Arts on the Web
CURRENCY HOUSE: Robert Reid analyses one of the most dizzying examples of the transformative power of the Internet - the…

Upload - why do we keep talking about going viral?
GETTING VIRAL: Thanks to a piece on Mumbarella many more people than perhaps ever would have this week watched some…

New Director for Campbelltown Arts Centre
CAMPBELLTOWN ARTS CENTRE: Michael Dagostino has been appointed as the new Director of Campbelltown Arts Centre.

Ross Mueller joins Geelong's Courthouse ARTS
COURTHOUSE ARTS: Geelong’s Courthouse ARTS has announced the appointment of writer / director Ross Mueller as its new Artistic Director.

Mentoring the next generation of curators
NAVA AND SIDNEY MYER FUND: The five successful recipients of the Curator Mentorship Initiative (CMI) supported by the Sidney Myer…

Groundswell - researching NSW multicultural arts
GROUNDSWELL: Groundswell and Arts NSW are seeking participants in a research program looking at the need for a peak body…

Counting down to the Sydney Writers Festival
SYDNEY WRITERS’ FESTIVAL: Once again, the Sydney Writers Festival is offering a stunning line up of some of the biggest…

Aussie film in competition at Cannes canned
CANNES FILM FESTIVAL: Reviews have been mixed after the premiere of 'Sleeping Beauty', the only Australian feature film in Official…

Federal budget: $10 million in new arts funding
FEDERAL ARTS BUDGET: The Gillard Government has delivered on its election commitment to provide $10 million over five years in…

Federal budget: $56 million for film and TV
FEDERAL ARTS BUDGET: Arts Minister Simon Crean has announced $56 million in targeted assistance for Australia's film, television and documentary…