Visual Arts

Decline in operational funding poses risk to contemporary artistic practice
NAVA's message is clear: ‘stop treating art and culture as expendable and start recognising their essential role in the stimulation…

Opportunities and Awards: Bluesfest accolades, top art school and more awards
Bluesfest recognised by international award, top art school announced, $80,000 commission for mid-career visual artists, COVID mentorships, Monte Miller Awards…

Curatoriums are the new programming superpower
As the Biennale of Sydney unveils its new curatorium, we look at shifting exhibition models in a post-pandemic rethink, as…

Bridging the art/sport divide with creative energy
A new exhibition turns to themes of race, gender, technique and agency, to break down the silos of culture and…

Where cultural tourism and a national botanic art prize meet
With an eye on conservation, a new art prize in Western Australia radically reframes botanic art through a contemporary lens.…

Remote art award a real opportunity for all artists
An art award from one of Western Australia’s remotest towns is also one of the most accessible opportunities for artists…

Can technology help us empathise?
Technology doesn't have to a barrier to human connection; it can be harnessed to combat everything from mental health struggles…

Continued support for Tasmania’s arts sector
A reelected Gutwein Liberal Government will provide a 50% increase in operational funding for Tasmania’s cultural and creative organisations, says…

So you want my arts job: Freelance Arts Photographer
Daniel Boud has photographed celebrities from Flume to Cate Blanchett and Ai Wei Wei, and has worked with most major…

On the Move: Latest sector appointments and departures
Hobart’s Theatre Royal to seek new CEO, Creative Director appointed to White Night Bendigo and Geelong, Camerata appoints Executive Director,…