Visual Arts
Opportunities and awards
National Arts and Disability Awards open for nominations, research fellowships on offer plus winners of 2022 Fifty Squared Art Prize…
Exhibition review: Transforming Worlds, NGV International
An exhibition that looks at change and tradition - as well as COVID - in contemporary Indian art and society.
Powerful narratives showcased in First Nations exhibition
The 4th National Indigenous Art Triennial shows for another month at the NGA before touring to connect with local communities.
Faceless portraiture redefines blak/black identity
A new exhibition at Cairns Art Gallery draws international connections with Indigenous Australia when re-imagining identity and social politics.
Q&A: Jaq Gantford on winning a $75K portrait prize
Why portrait prizes are important and how to win one.
5 tips for pitching to the media
Rather than taking a blanket approach, making each of your pitches count results in a better chance at media coverage.
Points-based jobseeker system will compromise artists’ work
Changes to the JobSeeker benefit scheme starting on 1 July will unduly impact artists, argues NAVA's Leya Reid.
Vale to ceramicist Merran Esson
Ceramicist Merran Esson left her mark through a 40-year-long career and passion for making.
Making the headlines across 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…
Exhibitions review: Sea and Sky by Mostyn Bramley-Moore and Look Out by John Smith
Two artist showcasing work that highlight the resonance of nature and past ephemeral connections.