Visual Arts
2021 Perth Festival amplified local artists' voices and boosted economy
The Perth Festival 2021 Impact Report confirms the public value in supporting local artists and arts organisations.
Melbourne artist Peter Wegner wins this year’s Archibald Prize, while in lockdown
As the iconic prize turns 100, a portrait of artist Guy Warren – who also turns 100 this year –…
Q&A Richard Bell: Art and activism 30 years on
On the eve of his survey exhibition at the MCA – opening on Mabo Day – ArtsHub speaks with agitator…
ICYMI: The week's top news in the arts
Premiers for WA Ballet and NORPA, Opera in Canberra, Tasmanian Aboriginal children's book, and more arts news.
Exhibition Review: A Miracle Constantly Repeated – Patricia Piccinini, RISING
Hybrid creatures beguile during RISING, as Patricia Piccinini activates Flinders Street Station.
Fremantle revealed as WA’s creative capital according to new research
According to data, 0.62% of Fremantle’s total fulltime workforce consists of visual and performing artists, compared with 0.29% for Perth…
What next for a national arts policy?
Drawing together the latest research from the Australia Council and A New Approach, Dr Jackie Bailey looks at the future…
National code of conduct for disability access and inclusion to be developed
Arts Access Australia is developing a national, self-regulatory and voluntary Code of Conduct for disability inclusivity, accessibility and equity for…
The Line Must be Drawn Here! City Gallery Wellington in crisis
The City Gallery Wellington saga may be reaching a final outcome – but it's a long way from over. Arts…
Australian art world buys into NFTs
With a new dedicated NFT gallery opening and artists launching their work in new marketplaces, NFTs seem like they're here…