Visual Arts

NAS gets $18M from NSW government
The National Art School received over $18 million from the state government for critical maintenance of its 200-year old building's…

13 non-COVID buzzwords for the arts in 2020
Our language tells us a lot about who we are, so what did 2020 say, outside the trending COVID-slang?

Winners of 2020 PM's Literary Awards announced
Winners of this year’s awards featured First Nations creators including a novel about the tragedy of Wiradjuri children and a…

Calling for entries to Living Memory: National Photographic Portrait Prize
With supporting fees for all finalists, mentoring opportunities, and a remit to be inclusive in telling Australian stories, the National…

Applause: Latest funding and awards announced
AWGIE Awards presented, People's Choice winner announced for The Lester Prize, Women's Circus receives performance commission, shortlist for 2021 Victoria…

Museum wins award from the couch
The digital experience, Museum at Home, which reached 18.5 million people online, is celebrated in 2020 Victorian Museums and Galleries…

Arts industry specific loan scheme announced
Following an agreement between the Morrison Government and two major banks, Australia’s first arts and entertainment loan scheme has been…

So you want my arts job: Mona Director of Museum Concept and Vision
With an obscure title – and one totally befitting to the unique Mona brand – Elizabeth Pearce tells us about…

On the Move: Latest appointments and departures
Bundanon Trust CEO steps down, A New Approach appoints new Board, Kill Your Darlings appoints new Deputy Editor, and more.

Why you need a tree change (from the archives)
People working in the arts and creative industries are moving out of the city and finding the tree change to…